Tunella - Pinot Grigio 2023
- Producer Tunella
- Blend 100% Pinot Grigio
- Country Italy
- Region Friuli Venezia Giulia
- Appellation Friuli Colli Orientali
- UPC 850373004002
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Item# 83678-23
James Suckling
90pt
Tasting notes
Intense straw yellow evolving into a richer yellow with aging. Fruity and fragrant nose evoking aromas of warm bread crust and intense perfume of acacia blossom and ripe tropical fruit. The palate echoes the nose and is elegant, full-bodied with moderately acidity and delicate hints of yeast. A wine with a decisive character.
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
The grapes are harvested at the right degree of ripeness, destemmed and gently pressed. 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 in stainless steel vats at a precisely controlled temperature (16° C) for approximately 30 to 40 days. The maturation continues in stainless steel vats, during which time also a lengthy series of batonnage processes is carried out at set intervals to produce a well-rounded and full-bodied wine, with a delicate bouquet. After a long sur lie aging process, bottling is deferred until the month of February.
