Ribolla Gialla offers a super fresh and classically wrapped interpretation of a varietal that is often more widely seen and celebrated on the Slovenian side of the border (and even deeper into eastern Europe.) A brisk and focused nose of lime, bosc pear, white flowers, chalky mineral and crushed stone dazzles, as the palate delivers dimensions and persistence that seem to far outweigh the wine’s modest price tag. The gorgeously oily/nutty roundness one would expect from Ribolla is here, wedged into place by plum skin, yellow orchard fruit, acacia and more of that distinctly pear character. There is a reason that the Rapuzzis rank among Italy’s most iconic wine families!