In the glass
Aroma: yellow apple, white pepper, bitter almond, honeysuckle, hay
Palate: green apple, almond skin, lemon pith, saline finish
Edi Keber's monovarietal-rejecting flagship: a single Collio Bianco blend of Friulano, Ribolla Gialla and Malvasia Istriana as the only wine the estate releases (since 2010). Yellow apple and white pepper aromatics over a saline finish.
What it pairs with
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San Daniele ham
Air-cured Friulian ham finds a peer in the wine's bitter almond and saline edge; the regional pairing. -
Frico con patate
Friulian Montasio and potato cake echoes the wine's almond skin; high acidity scrubs the cheese fat. -
Roast chicken with sage
Yellow apple and hay aromatics meet the roast bird; medium body holds the dish. -
Aged Pecorino Sardo
Sheep's-milk crystal salt mirrors the saline finish; honeysuckle notes lift the cheese tang.
History
In 2010 Edi Keber decided to release a single bottling, the Collio Bianco tradition-style blend (Friulano + Ribolla + Malvasia), arguing that the Collio DOC's identity is the blend itself rather than individual varieties. The estate releases no monovarietals.
- 2010 — Edi Keber switches to a single Collio Bianco bottling
Facts
- Producer
- Edi Keber
- Grapes
- Friulano (70%), Ribolla Gialla (20%), Malvasia Istriana (10%)
- Classification
- DOC Collio
- Oak
- Vinified in large Slavonian oak vats with extended lees ageing; bottled at around 18 months
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- EUR 20 to 32 at retail
- Drinking window
- 2-10 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2010
- Organic
- ORGANIC CERTIFIED
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Edi Keber Collio Bianco
What does Edi Keber Collio Bianco taste like?
Yellow apple, white pepper, bitter almond, honeysuckle and hay on the nose; green apple, almond skin, lemon pith and a saline finish on the palate. Medium-bodied with high acidity and a long finish.
Why does Edi Keber only make one wine?
In 2010 Edi Keber decided to release only the Collio Bianco blend, arguing the Collio DOC's identity is the field blend (Friulano + Ribolla + Malvasia) itself rather than monovarietals. The estate now releases no single-variety wines.
When should I drink Edi Keber Collio Bianco?
Drink between 2 and 10 years from vintage. The wine ages well for the price; almond aromatics deepen from year 3 onwards.