Sfera - 'i Clivi' - Ribolla Gialla - Colli Orientali, Friuli, IT - NV

Notes from the Winery/Importer

SFERA Bianco

From the Alps to the Mediterranean, SFERA collaborates with small certified-organic farmers to bottle limited-run liters of wine.

This production of Bianco is made in collaboration with I Clivi, located in Friuli Venezia Giulia, within the Colli Orientali appellation. The vineyards lie near the Slovenian border, just 30 km from the Adriatic Sea. These historic vineyards, some up to 70 years old, thrive on soils rich in limestone and mountain sediments.

The Ribolla Gialla grape, native to this region, expresses ocean breeze freshness and pronounced minerality, balanced by a gentle, creamy texture from lees aging.

Wine Details
• Region: Friuli Venezia Giulia
• Growing Area: Colli Orientali del Friuli
• Farming: Certified organic by CSQA (#IT-BIO-021)
• Vineyard: Galea, 4 Ha
• Altitude: 200m (656 ft)
• Soil Composition: Limestone and clay

Grape Variety
• 100% Ribolla Gialla

Viticulture & Winemaking
• Vine Age: 30 years
• Vine Training: Guyot
• Harvest Date: Mid-September
• Yeasts: Native
• Vinification:
• Direct pressing of the grapes
• 14-day fermentation in steel tanks with no temperature control
• Lees aging: 6 months with weekly bâtonnage (lees stirring)
• Racking and natural sediment decantation

Technical Details
• Sulfur: 30 mg/L added at the end of fermentation + 30 mg/L before bottling
• Clarification: None
• Alcohol: 12.5%
• Annual Production: 1,200 cases