Collio Bianco Edi Keber 2021

Edi Keber Collio Bianco represents a purely artisanal expression at the qualitative pinnacle of the appellation. It is a blend of the territory's three most emblematic indigenous grape varieties: Friulano, Malvasia Istriana and Ribolla Gialla. Driven by the passion and enthusiasm of those who love their land and their business, Edi Keber and his son Kristian cultivate in accordance with the dictates of organic and biodynamic agriculture with one goal in mind: to show the world the noble winemaking aptitude of the Zegla hill, on the border between Italy and Slovenia. All of the grapes from Keber's 12 hectares of vineyards are destined for this unique, superlative label.

Edi Keber's Collio Bianco is made from a blend of Friulano (70 percent), Malvasia Istriana (15 percent) and Ribolla Gialla (15 percent), grown following organic and biodynamic farming principles. The vineyards are located in cru Zegla on soils rich in ponka (also called flysch), a peculiar soil type consisting of alternating layers of limestone marl and sandstone. After harvesting, the grapes are vinified entirely in concrete tanks, where the wine matures for more than a year before being bottled and released on the market.

In the glass, winemaker Edi Keber's Friulian Collio Bianco wine shows a lovely bright straw yellow color. Intriguing and complex is the olfactory range, characterized by intense fruity and floral notes of white peach, cedar and magnolia that blend with pleasant hints of almond and vivid mineral sensations. Savory and juicy palate, soft and sapid, with a warm and remarkably long finish. A very versatile artisanal white in food-wine pairing, and an ideal choice with both land and seafood dishes.