Region: Oslavia, Collio, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy (IGT Venezia Giulia)
Grapes: 100% Ribolla Gialla
Body: Medium to full
Notes: Deep amber and transcendent. Dried apricot, saffron, beeswax, walnut, orange rind, and a long, grippy, tannic finish with breathtaking mineral depth. One of the most important natural wines in the world — in a perfect drinking window.
Pairing: Rich fish dishes, roasted pork, aged hard cheeses, charcuterie, or a quiet evening with nothing to distract from what's in the glass.
Gravner Ribolla Venezia-Giulia Bianco is produced by Josko Gravner at his legendary estate in Oslavia on the Slovenian border of Friuli-Venezia Giulia — a winery confirmed as an exceptional and historic landmark in the world of wine, described by visitors as "a must visit" and "top winemaker." Gravner is one of the most important and influential figures in the history of modern wine: after years of conventional winemaking, he abandoned everything in the early 1990s to return to ancestral Georgian methods — fermenting 100% Ribolla Gialla in buried clay amphora with extended skin maceration of up to six months, followed by years of aging in large Slavonian oak casks before release. The 2016 vintage has had nearly a decade of development and is drinking at an extraordinary peak of complexity and integration. Zero additions, no filtration. Imported by Rosenthal Wine Merchant (RWM). This is not just a bottle of wine — it is a piece of history that changed how the world thinks about white wine.
Region: Oslavia, Collio, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy (IGT Venezia Giulia)
Grapes: 100% Ribolla Gialla
Body: Medium to full
Notes: Deep amber and transcendent. Dried apricot, saffron, beeswax, walnut, orange rind, and a long, grippy, tannic finish with breathtaking mineral depth. One of the most important natural wines in the world — in a perfect drinking window.
Pairing: Rich fish dishes, roasted pork, aged hard cheeses, charcuterie, or a quiet evening with nothing to distract from what's in the glass.
Gravner Ribolla Venezia-Giulia Bianco is produced by Josko Gravner at his legendary estate in Oslavia on the Slovenian border of Friuli-Venezia Giulia — a winery confirmed as an exceptional and historic landmark in the world of wine, described by visitors as "a must visit" and "top winemaker." Gravner is one of the most important and influential figures in the history of modern wine: after years of conventional winemaking, he abandoned everything in the early 1990s to return to ancestral Georgian methods — fermenting 100% Ribolla Gialla in buried clay amphora with extended skin maceration of up to six months, followed by years of aging in large Slavonian oak casks before release. The 2016 vintage has had nearly a decade of development and is drinking at an extraordinary peak of complexity and integration. Zero additions, no filtration. Imported by Rosenthal Wine Merchant (RWM). This is not just a bottle of wine — it is a piece of history that changed how the world thinks about white wine.
What is natural wine?
Natural wine is wine made with minimal intervention from the winemaker, using organically or biodynamically grown grapes and without the addition of chemicals or additives such as sulfites. The result is a wine that is unique, expressive, and often has a more complex and nuanced flavor profile than conventional wines. Natural wine is also often associated with sustainable and ethical farming practices, making it a popular choice for those interested in environmentally friendly and socially responsible products.