Grassi Sparkling Ribola 2021 750ml

Product Info

• Aroma: The wine is “super expressive with notes of white flowers, tangerine, and green apples with a hint of nuttiness.” -- Grassi WIne Company. Aeration unveils deeper complexities of crushed limestone, honeysuckle, and fresh citrus zest. 
• Palate: Medium-bodied and intensely vibrant. The mouthfeel features exceptionally refined, small bubbles (mousse). It displays a brilliant jolt of electric energy, balancing a very pronounced, crisp natural acidity with excellent mid-palate weight and a texturally rich framework. 
• Finish: Crisp, bone-dry, and highly elegant. It finishes with a driving chalky minerality and an enduring, clean, savory snap. 

• Viticulture: 100% Ribolla Gialla sourced entirely from the estate's Valentina's Block in Napa Valley. Grapes are night-harvested to capture pristine aromatics and high natural acidity.
• Vinification: The fruit undergoes whole-cluster pressing followed by a cold barrel fermentation with zero new oak influence. The base wine is aged in neutral barrels for 10 months.
• Sparkling Process: Crafted using the traditional method (methode champenoise). Following tirage, it undergoes secondary fermentation and remains on its fine lees before disgorgement.
• Dosage: Zero RS (Brut Nature). The bottles are topped using the estate’s private Solera barrel system, which has been maintained since 2017 to add complexity. Chemistry numbers sit at a vibrant 3.06 pH and roughly 12.6% ABV. 

• Serving Tips: Serve chilled around 8–9°C (48°F) in a traditional white wine glass rather than a narrow flute to fully appreciate its explosive, texturally driven aromatics. 
• Food Pairings: The combination of zero-dosage bone-dryness, high acid, and phenolic weight allows it to pair brilliantly across a broad culinary range:
  • Chilled seafood platters, fresh oysters, or sea scallop crudo.
  • Soft cheeses, creamy goat cheese crostini, and light charcuterie.
  • Rich, aromatic Southeast Asian or Indonesian dishes