Marka: La Tunella

Lalinda



Production Zone: D.O.C. Friuli Colli Orientali
Grape Variety: 33% Friulano 33% Malvasia Istriana 33% Ribolla Gialla
Growing System: Traditional Friuli single inverted with a plant density of 5,000 vines per hectare
Harvest time: The second week of September
Vinification: Friulano, Malvasia Istriana and Ribolla Gialla are the three native Friulian varieties par excellence. The whole grapes, harvested together, are lightly pressed and then a fermentation stock, prepared previously from the selected best grapes of the same varieties, is added to the resulting clear, whole must. The must then ferments slowly in 500 litre French oak tonneaux. Once fermentation is completed, the wine is matured further in oak tonneaux, during which time a lengthy series of batonnage processes is carried out to produce a well-rounded and full-bodied wine, with a delicate bouquet. The wine is then bottled in early summer but only after a further period of resting and maturing in the bottle is ready to be presented to the consumer.
Availability: In the autumn one year after the harvest.
Indicative values: Total acidity 6.0 g/L; alcohol 13.50% by vol.
Colour: Straw yellow with a lively greenish reflections.
Notes on flavour and bouquet: An unmistakable bouquet, with notes typical of the variety, with a refreshing whiff of the sea to the nose, and the broad mineral base. Against a sweet floral background intersect hints of hawthorn, Renette apple, white flowers and citrus. It begins densely and lively in the mouth with a deceptive softness and good persistence, velvety and complementary in the broad salty and flavoursome finish that is, at the same time fresh and all-embracing.
Serving Temperature: 8 - 10 °C
Serving Suggestions: A white with a broad range of serving possibilities given the pleasantness and freshness it expresses. This is a great wine in fish cuisine: going well with sushi- style fish, tuna tartar and spaghetti with clams. It is also worth trying with baked fish.