Tunella - Biancosesto - Bianco2020
WHITE WINE
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Producer
Tunella
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Blend
Friulano
Ribolla Gialla
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Country
Italy
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Region
Friuli Venezia Giulia
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Appellation
Friuli Colli Orientali
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UPC
850373004040
Reviews
James Suckling 92
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 JS, James Suckling , 2022
Gambero Rosso 3GLASSES
Awarded the Tre Bicchieri (3 Glasses) in the 2023 edition of the Gambero Rosso Wines of Italy guide.
by GR, Gambero Rosso , 2022
Vinous Media 91
The 2020 Biancosesto lifts from the
glass with a savory blend of wild herbs,
tomato leaf, crushed green apples and
a spritz of lime. It soothes with its soft
textures and supple nature, as ripe
orchard fruits and sour melon contrast
over a core of saline-minerality. The
2020 finishes with a crunchy, salty sensation and youthful tension as inner
fl orals and liquid stone notes slowly
taper off . This is very pretty, yet it will
require a short stay in the cellar to
come fully into focus. The Biancosesto
is an equal parts blend of Friulano and
Ribolla Gialla.
by RG, Vinous Media , 2023
Technical Details
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.
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.
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.