Ribolla Gialla Selezione 2010 Damijan Podversic

Ribolla Gialla Selezione 2010 – Damijan Podversic

A wine of patience, power, and purity

Ribolla Gialla Selezione 2010 is one of Damijan Podversic’s most iconic expressions, made from old vines on Monte Calvario farmed biodynamically. The balanced vintage allowed for healthy grapes, perfect for extended maceration and long aging—a true ode to time and terroir.

In the cellar: time, silence, transformation

Hand-harvested grapes undergo de-stemming and are fermented spontaneously with native yeasts in open oak vats, macerating with their skins for up to 90 days. The wine matures in large barrels for 3 years, followed by 2 more years in bottle. No filtration, no fining, and minimal sulfite additions. The result is a wine that speaks of the land with wild energy and depth.

Tasting: resin, citrus, structure, salt

In the glass it shows a deep amber color. Aromas of candied orange peel, resin, dried herbs, hot stone, and chestnut honey swirl gently. The palate is textured and firm, with gripping tannins, vibrant citrus acidity, and a long, salty finish. Meditative yet food-friendly.

Technical sheet

• Vintage: 2010

• Grape: 100% Ribolla Gialla

• Vineyard: Monte Calvario

• Vinification: spontaneous fermentation, skin contact for 60–90 days

• Aging: 36 months in large barrels + 24 months in bottle

• Filtration/Fining: none

• SO₂ added: <30 mg/l

• Production: limited

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Damijan Podversic – The Visionary of Collio

A story rooted in vision

Damijan Podversic began winemaking in the late 1980s, deeply influenced by natural wine pioneer Josko Gravner. He reclaimed abandoned vineyards on Monte Calvario in the heart of Friuli’s Collio region. Together with his wife Elena, he crafts artisanal wines that reflect their environment and tradition.

Vineyard philosophy

Farming is strictly organic and biodynamic, with no chemicals, no irrigation, and very low yields. Soils are composed of ponca, a marl sandstone that imparts minerality and structure. The vineyard is treated as a living, breathing ecosystem, nurtured in balance with lunar cycles.

In the cellar

Spontaneous fermentations occur with indigenous yeasts. Whites undergo prolonged skin maceration, producing bold, structured and age-worthy orange wines. No filtering, no fining, and only minimal sulfites at bottling. These are authentic, expressive wines, shaped by nature and time.

Iconic wines

Among Damijan’s most renowned labels: Ribolla Gialla, Malvasia, Nekaj (Friulano), Kaplja (white blend), Prelit (red blend), and Pinot Grigio. All are expressive, textural, and layered with vibrant energy.

Winery Facts

• Region: Collio, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy

• Vineyard size: ~8 hectares

• Grapes: Ribolla Gialla, Malvasia, Friulano, Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon

• Farming: Organic, biodynamic (uncertified)

• Winemaking: Wild fermentation, long macerations, large barrels

• Philosophy: Non-interventionist, unfiltered, unfined