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.
Ribolla