Azienda Agricola Tiberi, Umbria, Italy
Grapes: Trebbiano
Vintage: 2020
 
Situated in northern Umbria, near the picturesque village of Monte Petriolo, Tiberi is a fourth generation family winery tended to by Cesare Tiberi and his grandchildren Federico and Beatrice. Spanning less than 4 hectares, Tiberi’s small plots celebrate native red and white grape varieties including Gamay del Trasimeno, Ciliegiolo, Grechetto, Trebbiano and San Colombana on soil that is mostly rocky marl and brushed by dry Mediterranean winds. 
 
Tribulato is a sparkling wine produced from Trebbiano grapes. This white ferments in stainless steel containers and in the spring following the harvest it spontaneously ferments in the bottle with indigenous yeasts. It has an intense straw yellow color, with slightly orange reflections. On the nose the aromas are reminiscent of dried fruit, bread crust, honey and spices. The sip is taut and straight, with a nice acid boost.