When the games get serious, The Emperor steps in. Colli Orientali del Friuli DOC, Ribolla Gialla in purity, from a vineyard that is about 20 years old. The grapes are harvested by hand, only when it is certain that they have actually reached full maturity. Delivered to the winery, they are not immediately processed but are left in the press for at least 24 hours, with cold maceration. Only then are they softly pressed and the must fermented in steel tanks at a controlled temperature. Afterwards the wine is put into second passage French tonneaux, where it will rest for the next 10 months, during which frequent battonage is carried out. This is followed by the blending of all the barrels and, finally, the bottling. The result is a glass characterized by a very intense golden yellow colour, with aromas of citrus and flowers, where the scent of acacia stands out. All this is well integrated with elegant notes deriving from the wise use of wood. In the mouth it is fresh but full-bodied. Good structure and very long persistence.