Allergic-Info: This wine can contain sulfites
yr. 2010 Falstaff:
95 of 100 Points.
"Falstaff" has rated the wine "Gravner Ribolla Venezia Giulia IGT" from the vintage 2010 on 01.09.2020 with 95 of 100 points.
"Funkelndes Bernstein. Duftet in der Nase nach Harz und Bienenwachs, dazu Akazienhonig und gebratene Kastanien. Am Gaumen nach gerösteten Mandelsplittern, unerhört salzig und saftig, hallt sehr lange nach."
yr. 2009 Falstaff:
97 of 100 Points.
"Falstaff" has rated the wine "Gravner Ribolla Venezia Giulia IGT" from the vintage 2009 on 01.03.2020 with 97 of 100 points.
"Clear amber. Opens in the nose again with savoury notes of resin and beeswax, in addition, however, also caper and ripe apricot, very multilayered. Mouth-filling on the palate, very rich, voluminous and polished, fine savoury notes of botrytis, full drive on the finish."
yr. 2011 Falstaff:
94 of 100 Points.
"Falstaff" has rated the wine "Gravner Ribolla Venezia Giulia IGT" from the vintage 2011 on 01.03.2020 with 94 of 100 points.
"Bright, rich amber. Multilayered nose with notes of dried orange peel, apricot, cigar tobacco and savoury resin. On the palate very powerful, in the background tender tannin makes itself noticeable, still seems quite restless, on the finish luxuriant alcohol."
yr. 2003 Falstaff:
93 of 100 Points.
"Falstaff" has rated the wine "Gravner Ribolla Venezia Giulia IGT" from the vintage 2003 on 01.03.2020 with 93 of 100 points.
"Rich, dark amber. Very distinctive nose, aromas range from latte to minced meat to concentrated beef broth to soy sauce. Umami. Very powerful throughout, clearly noticeable tannin, on the finish, however, dominant high alcohol."
yr. 2003 Tom Cannavan:
97 of 100 Points.
"Tom Cannavan" has rated the wine "Gravner Ribolla Venezia Giulia IGT" from the vintage 2003 on 01.01.2019 with 97 of 100 points.
"(2019) Bottled only in magnum, this is the special Riserva from 1915 and 1950 vineyards. One year in amphora, six years in barrel, then six more years ageing in bottle before release. Gorgeous, glowing gold. Nutty, lots of ripe apricot fruit, both fresh and dried, and an ash and tobacco lift, but very elegant as well as concentrated. Fabulous, endlessly long, complex and youthful."
yr. 2002 Tom Cannavan:
96 of 100 Points.
"Tom Cannavan" has rated the wine "Gravner Ribolla Venezia Giulia IGT" from the vintage 2002 on 01.01.2019 with 96 of 100 points.
"(2019) Six months of skin contact for this vintage. A slightly darker, hint of amber hue. Wonderful nose, all coffee and cream and a gentle, damp leafy character, the touch of briar and oxidation fitting beautifully with the picture. On the palate so bone dry and salty, like a fragrant meat stock broth, then that lovely lemony acid and pure mineral salt finish."
yr. 2007 Tom Cannavan:
96 of 100 Points.
"Tom Cannavan" has rated the wine "Gravner Ribolla Venezia Giulia IGT" from the vintage 2007 on 01.01.2019 with 96 of 100 points.
"(2019) Very smooth, but immediately involving nose, with a slightly purer, less Botrytis character than the 2008, but lovely purity of fruit here, as well as the complex phenolic characters from the skin contact. Apricot and orange, marmalade-like quality of bittersweetness, delicious, the fruit almost nectarine like, but of course wrapped in more complex earth and salt flavours, spices too."
yr. 2009 Tom Cannavan:
96 of 100 Points.
"Tom Cannavan" has rated the wine "Gravner Ribolla Venezia Giulia IGT" from the vintage 2009 on 01.01.2019 with 96 of 100 points.
"(2019) Lovely burnished gold colour. Such complex tobacco and briar and sweet damp earth. The palate is so powerful and grippy, an amost Fino-like intensity but different flavour profile. Some lemon rind, but red wine or even Cognac-like in its dry vinous character and grip and quite magnificent as the toast and earthiness pushes through."
yr. 2008 Tom Cannavan:
95 of 100 Points.
"Tom Cannavan" has rated the wine "Gravner Ribolla Venezia Giulia IGT" from the vintage 2008 on 01.01.2019 with 95 of 100 points.
"(2019) Orange peel and spices, nuttiness, salts and fragrant tobacco spices. The palate has huge presence and grip, a touch of toffee and sour lemon, the bitter character so grippy and fascinating, a touch of Botrytis evident, finishing with such spicy intensity."
yr. 2001 Tom Cannavan:
94 of 100 Points.
"Tom Cannavan" has rated the wine "Gravner Ribolla Venezia Giulia IGT" from the vintage 2001 on 01.01.2019 with 94 of 100 points.
"(2019) Verging on brown, deep colour with a russet touch. Lots of caramel and spice, almost minty, with the dried fruits in the background. In the mouth it has spices and lovely leafiniess, mellow but still so tangy, so vibrant in terms of acidity and the fruit that is definitely still there."
yr. 1990 Tom Cannavan:
91 of 100 Points.
"Tom Cannavan" has rated the wine "Gravner Ribolla Venezia Giulia IGT" from the vintage 1990 on 01.01.2019 with 91 of 100 points.
"(2019) From the pre-amphora period, made in a mix of 80% new and older barriques. No skin contact. Plenty of orange and even peachiness, a little bit of age showing, a touch of oxidation, but the colour still so youthful. The waxy, old parcel string and brown paper quality is intriguing and there is genuine fruit sweetness at the core of this still. Perhaps not in perfect condition, but still very good."
yr. 2007 Vinum Wine Magazine:
18 of 20 Points.
"Vinum Wine Magazine" has rated the wine "Gravner Ribolla Venezia Giulia IGT" from the vintage 2007 on 01.12.2017 with 18 of 20 points.
"Bernsteinfarben, im Bouquet Noten von kandierten Orangen Nüssen und Aprikosen. Vielschichtig und finessenreich zugleich, ein grosser Wein aus einem guten Jahrgang. Ribolla Gialla teilt sich übrigens rund die Hälfte ihrer genetischen Eigenheiten mit Heunisch Weiss, einer Rebsorte, die einst über weite Teile Europas verbreitet war und Gemeinsamkeiten mit vielen Reben (unter anderem Chardonnay) aufweist. Eine andere Rebsorte, die eng mit Ribolla Gialla verwandt scheint, ist Gewürztraminer. Beide können als Eltern der Ribolla Gialla im Friaul angesehen werden."
yr. 2009 Vinum Wine Magazine:
18 of 20 Points.
"Vinum Wine Magazine" has rated the wine "Gravner Ribolla Venezia Giulia IGT" from the vintage 2009 on 01.12.2017 with 18 of 20 points.
"Überaus elegantes Bouquet nach Honig, Blüten und Aprikosen; sehr geschmeidig am Gaumen, gut und lang. Voller Eleganz, mineralisch, schmelziger Abgang. Kann man mit Gersten- und Bohnensuppe kombinieren, mit Eintöpfen, Pasta mit Fleischsugo, mit weissem Fleisch wie Hühnchen, Kaninchen oder Wildgeflügel. Passt auch zu japanischer Tempura."
yr. 2007 Wine Enthusiast:
93 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Gravner Ribolla Venezia Giulia IGT" from the vintage 2007 on 01.01.2016 with 93 of 100 points.
"This amber-hued wine is Josko Gravner's calling card, and it not only helped kickoff Italy's orange wine movement, but it put the native grape Ribolla Gialla on the map. Delivering dried apricot, orange zest, saline, resin, ginger, anise, dried herb, nut and a blast of smoky mineral, it has an extreme character. While it's not for everyone, it's an impressive effort that combines structure, restraint, depth and complexity. Serve only slightly chilled. Drink through 2027."
yr. 1998 Tom Cannavan:
96 of 100 Points.
"Tom Cannavan" has rated the wine "Gravner Ribolla Venezia Giulia IGT" from the vintage 1998 on 01.01.2016 with 96 of 100 points.
"(2016) From magnum, and the grapes from an 80-year-old vineyard for the Riserva. A dark colour, with some Botrytis notes and a beautiful vinous nose, a touch of coffee and meat stock. The sublime texture and limpid clarity of the wine is just stunning, Huge length. lots of developed coffee and toast, and endless depth and length in the poised, crystal-clear finish. Price is for a magnum."
yr. 2006 Tom Cannavan:
94 of 100 Points.
"Tom Cannavan" has rated the wine "Gravner Ribolla Venezia Giulia IGT" from the vintage 2006 on 01.01.2016 with 94 of 100 points.
"(2016) Still very much tobacco/amber colour. An ethereal nose, gentle apple skin and waxy lemon, the subtle chalk and light earth of Botrytis in this vintage. There's a cashmere softness to this but still such a wonderful natural concentration."
yr. 2006 Vinum Wine Magazine:
16 of 20 Points.
"Vinum Wine Magazine" has rated the wine "Gravner Ribolla Venezia Giulia IGT" from the vintage 2006 on 01.12.2013 with 16 of 20 points.
"Sehr klares Bernstein. In der Nase Quithte, feuchter Keller, getrocknete helle Früchte, Orangenschale und dunkel gebackenes Brot. Verändert sich mit Luft recht schnell und die würzigen Komponenten treten in den Vordergrund. Am Gaumen gehaltvoll, weich, und von einer geballten Ladung Gerbstoff geprägt. Im Abgang frisches Pfannenkaramell. Braucht Luft!"
yr. 2005 Wine Enthusiast:
94 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Gravner Ribolla Venezia Giulia IGT" from the vintage 2005 on 01.01.2013 with 94 of 100 points.
"Amfora's copper-ornage color is completely unique in the wide world of contemporary wine. There's a luminous brightness to the wine's appearance that defies its many years of age. Matured in clay amphorae, this pure expression of Ribolla Gialla delivers a softer approach than Gravner's Breg (a white blend) and amazingly intense aromas of resin, pine nut, caramel, graham cracker and candied fruit. Firm structure and determined flavors mark the long close. You can drink it now or hold 10 more years."
yr. 2003 Wine Enthusiast:
93 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Gravner Ribolla Venezia Giulia IGT" from the vintage 2003 on 01.01.2009 with 93 of 100 points.
"There's no other wine like this in the world, and it won't appeal to everyone. Anfora is matured in ceramic amphorae for seven months in a throwback to ancient winemaking techniques to achieve a deep golden color and penetrating aromas of resin, caramel, chestnut honey and cola. The firmstructure could match that of a mature red and the wine imparts resinous, almost syrupy density."
yr. 2008 Revista de Vinhos:
18 of 20 Points.
"Revista de Vinhos" has rated the wine "Gravner Ribolla Venezia Giulia IGT" from the vintage 2008 with 18 of 20 points.
"Aromas florais, notas de cogumelos, de chá, de mel. Na boca é ainda mais desafiador. Concentrado, intenso, vibrante, com um delicioso toque cítrico e um final longo e arrebatador. Um vinho glorioso. AL Consumo: 2017-2020"
yr. 2006 Revista de Vinhos:
18 of 20 Points.
"Revista de Vinhos" has rated the wine "Gravner Ribolla Venezia Giulia IGT" from the vintage 2006 with 18 of 20 points.
"Âmbar, seco, longo, puro, intenso, rico, vivo. Impossível ficar indiferente. Um vinho para emocionar. AL Consumo: 2017-2020"
yr. 2009 Wine Spectator:
95 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Gravner Ribolla Venezia Giulia IGT" from the vintage 2009 on 01.08.2019 with 95 of 100 points.
yr. 2011 Robert Parker The Wine Advocate:
95 of 100 Points.
"Robert Parker The Wine Advocate" has rated the wine "Gravner Ribolla Venezia Giulia IGT" from the vintage 2011 on 01.08.2019 with 95 of 100 points.
