Tunella - Biancosesto - Bianco

2020
Producer
Tunella
Blend
0% Friulano
0% Ribolla Gialla
Country
Italy
Region
Friuli Venezia Giulia
Appellation
Friuli Colli Orientali
UPC
850373004040
Other
Verified Stock
83676-20/6PK
Product Ratings
James Suckling 92pt

Lemon blossom, lychee, pear, papaya and melon on the nose. Fruity and aromatic with a medium to full body and a gently oily texture. Juicy, fruity and flavorful. Drink now.

by James Suckling, 2022
Vinous Media 91pt

The 2020 Biancosesto lifts from theglass with a savory blend of wild herbs,tomato leaf, crushed green apples anda spritz of lime. It soothes with its softtextures and supple nature, as ripeorchard fruits and sour melon contrastover a core of saline-minerality. The2020 finishes with a crunchy, salty sensation and youthful tension as innerfl orals and liquid stone notes slowlytaper off . This is very pretty, yet it willrequire a short stay in the cellar tocome fully into focus. The Biancosestois an equal parts blend of Friulano andRibolla Gialla.

by Vinous Media, 2023

Estate

Three Generations, One Family History: In the far eastern edge of Friuli-Venezia Giulia in Northeastern Italy sits Tunella, one of the iconic wineries from Colli Orientali that is celebrated for crafting world-class wines. The Tunella winery carries an air of stylishness reflective of the voguish culture of northern Italy.

Vinification

Friulano and Ribolla Gialla are the two native Friulian varieties par excellence. The whole grapes, harvested together, undergo a cold maceration process at 4° C for about 36 hours, being gently crushed afterwards. The must obtained is then let to cold-settle statically and additioned with a indigenous fermentation yeast prepared in advance (3-4 days before) with the best grapes selected from the same grape variety. It is then allowed to ferment slowly and to re ne sur lies at controlled temperature with frequent batonnages in big (30lt) Slavonian oak barrels. Only after a suitable resting and maturing period in the bottle the wine is ready to be presented to the consumer.

Tasting notes

Straw yellow with bright greenish highlights. A wine of great substance, with a re ned and elegant bouquet of custards, vanilla and acacia blossoms, intermingling with the vivacious fresh notes of fruit and white owers. The palate opens with a delicate, full character, which is both supple and sapid at the same time. The distinguishing characteristics of its individual varieties stand out in its persistent finish, with a slight almond note from the Friulano and the fresh sensations of the Ribolla.