Tunella - Valmasia Malvasia 2022
- Producer Tunella
- Blend 100% Malvasia
- Country Italy
- Region Friuli Venezia Giulia
- Appellation Friuli Colli Orientali
- UPC 850373004095
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Item# 83681-22
James Suckling
91pt
Tasting notes
Brilliant straw yellow with sparkling greenish highlights. Fresh and fragrant nose aromas of honeysuckle with fruity hints of lime and pink grapefruit, with a slight but intense sea taste. The palate fills the mouth with a silky sensation, echoing fresh herbs and a light spicy hint, with a refreshing and elegant bouquet refined by a savory mineral appeal.
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
Malvasia is one of the Friuli region’s great indigenous white varietals. The grapes are harvested at the right degree of ripeness, destemmed and gently pressed. Then a fermentation starter, prepared previously from the selected best grapes of the same variety, is added to the resulting clear, whole must. The must then ferments 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.
