The 2023 Quealy Turbul Ribolla Gialla is a distinctive Mornington Peninsula skin-contact white made from one of Australia’s rarer plantings of Ribolla Gialla. The wine shows mandarin oil, blood orange and ripe apricot alongside yellow florals, fresh thyme, woody herbs and subtle earthy spice. Its extended skin contact gives it a deeper, more savoury personality than a conventional white, while the cool maritime climate preserves bright acidity and freshness.
On the palate, it is full-bodied, powerful and beautifully textured, with vibrant acidity balancing layers of citrus peel, apricot, quince and ripe orchard fruit. Mandarin and blood orange are joined by fresh herbs, floral notes and a nutty, savoury character that develops as the wine opens. Fine phenolic grip provides structure and gives the palate a gently chewy texture, while a subtle mineral and saline thread adds tension and length. The finish is dry, long and persistent, with lingering citrus, herbs, spice and savoury mineral notes.
Ben’s Recommendation:
At Wine More Cellars, this is an excellent choice for adventurous white-wine drinkers who enjoy skin-contact wines with texture, complexity and savoury depth. It is a wine that rewards time in the glass, and decanting can help reveal its layers of fruit, herbs and spice. Best enjoyed over the next 5–8 years. Serve lightly chilled with grilled whiting, roast chicken with thyme, mushroom risotto, grilled eggplant with tahini, seared scallops, or aged hard cheeses.
