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Colli Orientali del Friuli DOC Merlot 2021 (750 ml.) La Tunella
The Merlot from La Tunella is made from grapes harvested at the optimal level of sugar and phenolic ripeness. The must is left to macerate and ferment in steel tanks in contact with the skins while its slow maturation takes place in French oak barrels. It is a red wine with a characteristic, sweet, and gentle aroma with notes of plum jam, tobacco, hay, and coffee. On the palate, it is dry and soft, savory, harmonious, with fruity flavors of blackberries and plums. The varietal scents are distinctly evident, resulting from careful extraction, and are perfectly blended with the aromas imparted by the French oak in which it matured. It is ideal with grilled red meats, boiled meats, stewed poultry and rabbit, roasts, and semi-aged cheeses.
- Product Category
- Red Wine
- Denomination
- Colli Orientali del Friuli DOC
- Grape variety / Raw material
- Merlot
- Vintage or Cuvée
- 2021
- Format
- 750 ml.
- Nation
- Italy
- Region
- Friuli Venezia Giulia
- Alcohol Content
- 13.5% ABV (Alcohol by Volume).
- Service Temperature
- 16° – 18° C.
- Recommended Glass
- Wide goblet with a long stem
- Collection
- La Tunella - The Classics
- Gastronomic Pairings
- Roast Meats, Stewed Meats, Red Meats, Aged Cheeses
- Allergens
- Contains sulfites (sulfites refer to sulfur dioxide that is added to wine to preserve it, thanks to its disinfectant, antioxidant, and stabilizing action)
TNL-MERLOT-2021
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La Tunella
In the lush heart of Friuli-Venezia Giulia, among the hills of the Colli Orientali del Friuli, stands La Tunella, a winery that has skillfully blended modernity and tradition. Here, the land tells ancient stories of native vines and a passion for winemaking that has been passed down from generation to generation.
La Tunella is distinguished by a production approach that, while looking to the future with cutting-edge technologies, never forgets the deep roots embedded in the Friulian territory. The grapes cultivated, such as Friulano, Sauvignon, and Refosco, are carefully selected to create wines that precisely and profoundly express the unique characteristics of this land.
Among the main labels, the Friulano and Biancosesto stand out, two wines that embody the essence of the winery. The Friulano presents a vibrant freshness and an aromatic complexity that captivates, while the Biancosesto, a skillful blend of white varieties, enchants with its elegance and enveloping structure. These wines, with their notes of ripe fruit, white flowers, and aromatic herbs, are an invitation to discover the best of Friulian winemaking.
La Tunella is a reality that embodies the perfect synthesis between tradition and innovation, a place where every bottle is a journey into the heart of Friuli. Let yourself be seduced by their labels on Vino45: an unmissable opportunity to explore Friulian whites with a touch of elegance and concentration.
Address:
Via del Collio, 14 - 33040 Premariacco (UD), Italy
Color: intense and vibrant ruby red
Bouquet: characteristic, sweet and gentle with notes of plum jam, tobacco, hay, coffee
Taste: dry and soft, savory, harmonious, with fruity flavors of blackberries and plums. Clear varietal aromas perfectly balanced
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THE WINE
The Merlot from La Tunella is made from grapes harvested at the best level of sugar and phenolic ripeness. The must is left to macerate and ferment in steel tanks while its slow maturation takes place in French oak barrels. It is a red wine with a characteristic, sweet and gentle aroma, with notes of plum jam, tobacco, hay, and coffee. On the palate, it is dry and soft, savory, harmonious, with fruity flavors of blackberries and plums. The varietal aromas, the result of careful extraction, emerge clearly and are perfectly blended with the aromas imparted by the French oak in which it matured. Ideal with grilled red meats, boiled dishes, stews of poultry and rabbit, roasts, and semi-aged cheeses.
THE COMPANY
Between past and future, perfectly integrated into contemporary life. This is how one of the most representative wineries of the entire Friuli-Venezia Giulia, and especially its Colli Orientali, could be defined. A continuously evolving story that began over fifty years ago with a small amount of bulk wine, and continues today with the construction of the new winery, a functional place for a unique production with consistent quality.
From Friulano to Ribolla Gialla, from Malvasia to Schioppettino, up to Pignolo and Picolit, passing through Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay, “Biancosesto,” and Sauvignon, there is no wine from “La Tunella” that is not worth tasting.
So let's go back to the origins, when first grandpa Min and then dad Livio Zorzettig started the agricultural business now led by brothers Massimo and Marco Zorzettig, the latter assisted by their mother Gabriella.
Currently, there are about seventy hectares of vineyards, of which 30% are planted with red grape varieties, while the remaining 70% is planted with white grape varieties. On soils composed of sandstones and marls, in a unique microclimate particularly favorable to viticulture, protected to the north by the Julian Prealps, acting as a shield against the coldest winds, and warmed by southern breezes from the Adriatic Sea, plants are cultivated that produce exceptional fruits, rich in every small nuance. Bunches that, after being harvested only at the right ripeness, are transformed in the modern winery spread over two levels and perfectly functional for all production processes: the basement houses the fermentation rooms, the drying rooms, the barrel aging room, and the aging rooms, while the ground floor hosts the warehouse and the bottling plant.
The wines labeled “La Tunella” are where history, memory, and traditions coexist with new and creative energies, giving life to a solid and intriguing range capable of spanning from classic whites and reds to blends, passitos, and single varietals: bottles that are the result of careful enhancement of the territory and all its best characteristics.