Three Expressions of Ribolla Gialla from Tenuta Stella

Ribolla Gialla is one of those quiet grapes. It is not flashy or bold with loud aromas, but quietly confident and mineral-driven. Native to Friuli Venezia Giulia in Italy’s northeast corner (and known as Rebula just across the border in Slovenia), Ribolla Gialla is an ancient white variety with wines that are light and crisp, with delicate floral and mineral notes and that unmistakable bright acidity that makes them so food-friendly. It’s a grape that thrives on transparency, and with Tenuta Stella, I got to see just how expressive it can be. During a virtual tasting, we tasted three versions of Ribolla Gialla: still, sparkling, and Riserva - the same grape, three very different personalities....