FRIULANO LA TUNELLA 2019
Although Tunella is a reality with a well-established history, they have never abandoned the obsessive attention that distinguishes every small winemaker when working in his vineyard. The company philosophy is “to do little to do better”: only in this way can we offer something of excellent quality and at the same time absolutely unique and personal.
Like Ribolla Gialla, it is one of the great Friulian white indigenous grape varieties. Harvested at the right degree of ripeness, the grapes are de-stemmed and softly pressed. The free-run must thus obtained, clear and intact, is added to a fermentation foot previously prepared with the best selected grapes of the same vine. It is then subjected to a slow fermentation in stainless steel tanks at a strictly controlled temperature (16 ° C) which lasts for about 30-40 days. The aging continues in steel where there is also a long series of batonnage at a scalar frequency, in order to obtain a complex, structured and delicately perfumed wine. We will wait until February for bottling.
The Friulano has a bright straw yellow color, with elegant greenish reflections. It is a great wine with a finely harmonious, floral and fruity aroma, with a typical note reminiscent of bitter almond, pear, wild flowers, acacia. The taste is soft and velvety, moderately acid, dry and well structured. The incredibly persistent finish is characterized by the typical and unmistakable hint of bitter almond that enhances the typicality of the grape.
It goes well with lean appetizers, cold cuts, broths, dry pasta, fish and white meats. Excellent pairing with San Daniele ham.
CHARACTERISTICS
Denomination: Colli Orientali del Friuli DOC
Grape varieties: Friulano 100%
Region: Friuli Venezia Giulia (Italy)
Alcohol content: 13%
Bottle size: 75 cl Bottle
Vinification and Aging: Fermentation at controlled temperature for 30-40 days; it follows a few months in steel to refine
Perfect to drink with: Warm Fish Appetizers, Ham, Risotto with vegetables, White meat, Pasta with white fish