| Rating | 94 |
| Style | White |
| Variety | Ribolla Gialla |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Appellation |
Napa Valley Napa County North Coast California USA |
| ABV | 11.5% |
| Price | $49.00 |
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| Reviewed By | |
| Reviewed | 2025-08-20 |
Perfect For
Dinner Parties, Drinking Outside the Lines, Wine And Cheese Night
Drink If You Like
Friulano, Pinot Gris / Grigio , Ribolla Gialla
Matthiasson Wines Ribolla Gialla 2022 Review
Inspired by the stunning skin-contact wines of Italy’s Friuli, Steve and Jill Matthiasson planted seven rows of the beloved Friulian variety Ribolla Gialla into their own Napa vineyard in 2006. With the goal of reproducing Italy’s greats, they treated the grapes as they would in the old country with methods like whole cluster fermentation, open top punchdowns (exposure to oxygen to enhance depth and color), and neutral barrel aging. The result is an amazing example of central European white wine — but made on the West Coast. The wine is a deep amber color with aromas of honey, ginger, orchard fruit, and apricots. The palate is robust with intense fruit, spice, and pepper notes. Grippy tannins make this an ideal orange wine for protein pairings.
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