Arnot Roberts Ribolla Gialla 2022

Wine Type: White (Skin-Contact / Orange)
Vintage: 2022
Bottle Size: 750mL
Grape Variety: 100% Ribolla Gialla
Appellation: Vare Vineyard – Napa Valley AVA
Country: United States
Region: California – Napa Valley (Oak Knoll District)
Producer: Arnot-Roberts
Winemakers: Duncan Arnot Meyers & Nathan Roberts
Vineyard: Vare Vineyard, dry-farmed and organically grown
Soil: Alluvial gravel and clay loam
Aging: 10 days skin contact; aged in neutral oak for 10 months
Farming: Organic (practicing)
Alcohol: ~12.5%

Tasting Note:
This is one of California’s most compelling and singular white wines. Sourced from the legendary Vare Vineyard, the 2022 Ribolla Gialla is textured, structured, and quietly powerful. Aromas of citrus pith, chamomile, almond skin, and beeswax lead into a savory, slightly tannic palate with notes of orange peel, crushed herbs, and saline minerality. It’s a wine that defies category—firm yet bright, cerebral yet deeply satisfying. An unforgettable expression of an ancient Friulian grape, rooted in California soil.

Food Pairings:
Ideal with grilled shrimp, saffron rice, braised leeks, or herbed chicken. Also excellent with aged cheese, miso-based dishes, or wild mushroom risotto.

About the Producer:
Founded in 2001, Arnot-Roberts is a benchmark producer in California’s new wave—championing site-specific wines made with restraint, balance, and a deep sense of place. Duncan Arnot Meyers and Nathan Roberts source from old vines, cool sites, and often overlooked varietals like Ribolla Gialla, treating them with minimal intervention and maximum respect. Their Ribolla from Vare Vineyard is among the most sought-after examples of skin-contact white wine in the U.S.