Ronc Marin, Ribolla Gialla
⏳ Drinking Window
2023 - 2026
🍷 Vintage Profile
The 2023 growing season in Friuli Colli Orientali was characterized by a cool, wet spring followed by erratic summer heatwaves and late-season rain, requiring vigilant vineyard management to maintain vine health. Despite these climatic challenges, early-ripening white varieties like Ribolla Gialla retained crucial natural acidity, which is essential for crafting precise sparkling wines. For this 2023 Charmat method bottling, the cooler harvest conditions preserved bright lemon-citrus and white floral aromatics while keeping alcohol levels moderate and fresh. Marketed for immediate consumption, this sparkling wine is at its peak freshness in 2026 and should be enjoyed over the next 1–2 years.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
prosciutto di San Daniele, vegetable tempura, grilled sea bass
✨ Technical Specifications
The 2023 vintage of this sparkling Ribolla Gialla captures the vibrant energy of Friuli's signature white grape, a variety with deep historical roots in the region dating back to medieval times when it was celebrated by Venetian nobility. Grown in the marl and sandstone soils of northeastern Italy, the grapes for this vintage benefited from a growing season that balanced warm summer days with cool alpine breezes, preserving the grape's naturally high acidity. Crafted using the Charmat method to emphasize its fresh, primary fruit character, this sparkling wine showcases the delicate floral and citrus notes typical of the variety, combined with a fine, persistent perlage that brings the historic terroir of Friuli to life.
🍾 About the Producer
Ronc Marin is a dedicated sparkling and still wine line crafted by Azienda Agricola Tenimenti Civa, established by entrepreneur Valerio Civa in February 2016. Located in Bellazoia di Povoletto within the Colli Orientali del Friuli, the estate sits framed by the Julian Prealps where marly-arenaceous flysch soils (locally known as ponca) and diurnal Alpine breezes yield intense aromatic purity and vibrant natural acidity. Focused centrally on championing the indigenous Ribolla Gialla variety alongside native and international grapes, Tenimenti Civa employs advanced, temperature-controlled stainless steel vinification alongside precision Charmat-Martinotti sparkling methods. Under the Ronc Marin marque, the estate highlights pristine sparkling expressions including the Ronc Marin Ribolla Gialla Spumante Brut Millesimato and Extra Dry Millesimato, characterized by refined floral perfume, crisp citrus nuance, and crystalline mineral tension.
🍇 Grapes
Ribolla Gialla