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Ribolla Gialla

The white grape variety originates from the border region Italy/Slovenia. Synonyms are Avola, Erbula, Gargania, Garganica, Rabola, Rabiola, Rebolla, Ribolla Bianca, Ribolla Gialla di Rosazzo, Ribolla di Rosazzo and Ribuèle (Italy); Jarbola, Jerbula, Ribola Bijela (Croatia); Garganija, Garganja, Grganc, Rebula, Rebula Bela, Teran Bijeli, Zelena Rebula (Slovenia). According to DNA analyses carried out in 2020, it originates from a presumably natural cross between unknown parent variety x Gouais Blanc. However, this is based on only 12 DNA markers (see molecular genetics). Despite seemingly suggestive synonyms or morphological similarities, it should not be confused with the varieties Garganega, Pignoletto (Ribolla Riminese), Prosecco Lungo (Ribolla Spizade) or Robola. There is no relationship with the red variety Schioppettino (Ribolla Nera).

Ribolla Gialla - Weintraube und Blatt

According to one hypothesis, it is supposed to be a descendant of the famous Pucinum mentioned by Pliny the Elder (23-79). In any case, the variety was already mentioned in Friuli in 1296 in connection with the sale of a Rabola wine, in which Pope Boniface VIII was also involved. (1235-1303) was involved. The importance is attested by a ban issued by the city of Udine in 1402 against the adulteration of the vine. The writer Giovanni Boccaccio (1313-1375) mentioned it in a writing in which he railed against gluttony. It is probably the variety of the wine Reinval often mentioned in the Middle Ages. In the 14th century it was widespread in Friuli (Italy) and Istria (Slovenia). Only after the phylloxera catastrophe did the population decline sharply.

The medium-maturing, low-yielding vine is susceptible to small berries (Millerandage). It produces yellow-coloured, acidic white wines with a lemon flavour. The variety is permitted in Friuli Venezia Giulia in the DOC wines Collio Goriziano and Colli Orientali del Friuli. The area under cultivation in Italy totals 362 hectares. In Slovenia, it is cultivated under the name Rebula, mainly in the areas of Goriška Brda and Vipavska Dolina, as well as Kras and Slovenska Istra, and occupies a total of 597 hectares. A small stand is also said to exist in California's Napa Valley. In 2016, a total of 959 hectares of vines were reported, with a strong downward trend (Kym Anderson statistics).

Source: Wine Grapes / J. Robinson, J. Harding, J. Vouillamoz / Penguin Books Ltd. 2012
Images: Ursula Brühl, Doris Schneider, Julius Kühn-Institut
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