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The Pinot Grigio from the Tunella Winery

The Pinot Grigio from Cantina Tunella is a prime example of the winemaking excellence found in the eastern Friuli hills. This wine embodies the tradition and innovation of a winery dedicated to producing high-quality wines. With meticulous grape selection and attention to detail, Tunella’s Pinot Grigio offers a rich and satisfying sensory experience.t.

The Winemaking

The winemaking process of Cantina Tunella’s Pinot Grigio is meticulous and careful. The Pinot Grigio grapes, grown on marl and sandstone of Eocene origin, locally known as “ponca,” are handpicked during the first week of September. This ensures that each cluster is selected at the ideal ripeness. The whole grapes are then gently pressed to obtain a must that is cold static decanted. Fermentation occurs at a strictly controlled temperature of 16°C and lasts about 30-40 days. Further maturation involves a series of batonnage, contributing to the wine’s complexity and structure. Bottling takes place in March following the harvest.

Tasting the wine of the winery

Tunella’s Pinot Grigio showcases an intense straw yellow color, which deepens with aging. On the nose, it offers a fruity and fragrant bouquet, with notes of warm bread crust and intense aromas of acacia flowers and ripe tropical fruits. On the palate, it confirms its olfactory sensations, presenting itself as elegant and full-bodied, with moderate acidity and delicate yeast notes. It is a wine distinguished by its decisive personality and complexity.

Food Pairings

This Pinot Grigio is particularly versatile in culinary pairings. It pairs perfectly with appetizers, hams, fish, and white meats, making it an excellent choice for both meals and aperitifs. Its elegance and structure also make it ideal for solo tasting.

THE  WINERY

At Cantina Tunella, history is written with passion and dedication. We are talking about winemakers who believe in doing things well, convinced that the words of a Friulian find expression in actions. For over fifty years, they have been producing wine of excellent quality. In Spessa, in the Colli Orientali del Friuli, grandfather Zorzettig, known as Min, began creating wines that attracted friends and acquaintances with their unmistakable taste…keep reading