Tunella - Sauvignon Colmatiss2020
WHITE WINE
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Producer
Tunella
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Blend
100% Sauvignon Blanc
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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
850373004064
Reviews
James Suckling 91
Green mango, lime curd and passion fruit on the nose. Some sage and tomato leaf, too. Medium-bodied with a fruity, creamy and flavorful palate. Drink now.
by JS, James Suckling , 2022
Vinous Media 92
The 2020 Sauvignon Colmatiss is airy
and refreshing on the nose, combining
the variety’s rich and intense citrus and
wild herbal tones with a cooling whiff
of sweet smoke. This washes across
the palate with silky textures and ripe
lemon-tinged orchard fruits. The 2020
fi nishes with outstanding length and a
chalky mineral sensation that lingers,
all while keeping the mouth watering
for more. The balance here is beautiful.
Well done.
by EG, Vinous Media , 2023
Technical Details
Description
The White Cru, Colmatìss Sauvignon is a single vineyard wine that comes from three small distinct plots located in Cividale del Friuli from vines planted in the 80's. Strictly following the Friulian winemaking tradition, the must obtained after a gentle crushing undergoes fermentation and ages sur lie in big Slavonian oak barrels with frequent bâtonnage.
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
Pale yellow and brilliant greenish hues. Truly rich aromatic with elegant green and fruity notes: sage, mint, yellow peaches and lychees are combined with exotic fruits and grapefruit laying on a mineral basis. The intriguing palate with flavors enhanced by a delicate salty sensation is well combined with the lively acidity crossing the compact structure inviting for another sip.
Vinification
Harvested at the right degree of maturation, the grapes 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 refine 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.