Tunella

The grapes for this full-bodied Trockenbeerenauslese dry naturally on the vine to maximise the concentration of fruit sugar and aromas. They are harvested late and fermented in barriques. Intense, shiny golden yellow colour. Vinous aroma with notes of honey and vanilla. On the palate, the Verduzzo is delicately sweet, full-bodied and powerful. It glides smoothly and full-bodied into a wonderfully creamy finish. SUPERIORE.DE

Intense ruby red with violet reflections. Fruity and, on the nose, reminiscent of fresh forest fruits and plums, enveloped by a fine taste of black pepper. Soft and elegant on the palate, very full-bodied and with a lively freshness, it delights into the final. SUPERIORE.DE

Intense and bright ruby red. Characteristic, delicately sweet aroma with hints of plum jam, tobacco, hay and coffee. On the palate, it presents itself dry and soft, spicy and harmonious with a fruity blackberry and plum component. Very concentrated and typical, this Merlot leads into a respectable finish with suptile wood spice. SUPERIORE.DE

Dark ruby with a violet sheen. Powerful, fruity bouquet of plum and wild berry, rounded off on the palate with beautiful spice and notes of black pepper. SUPERIORE.DE

Bright ruby red. Distinct, characteristic and delicate aroma of raspberries and wild berries. Dry on the palate, with a nice pleasing spiciness and a delicate bitter note, velvety and elegant on the finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"Raspberries, mushrooms, white pepper and truffles on the nose. Juicy, savory and balanced, with a medium body and powdery tannins. Tasty and fresh finish." James Suckling

This Refosco initially shows the restrained side of this grape variety before the fine scent of berries, liquorice, tobacco and flowers unfolds in the glass. On the palate, soft, caressing with finely woven tannins. A very elegant and feminine Refosco. SUPERIORE.DE

The Valmasia from the old, indigenous Malvasia Istriana grape is exceptionally interesting and full of flavour: fresh and fragrant aromas of ripe yellow fruit, full-bodied and round on the palate. SUPERIORE.DE

Pure white wine with the elegance and finesse of Sauvignon Blanc. Unadulterated, very typical aroma of sage, tomato leaves, sugar snap peas and light-coloured fruit. Straightforward flavour, beautifully balanced between freshness and spicy fullness with appropriate acidity. Simply perfect! SUPERIORE.DE

"Lime curd, grapefruit and green melon on the nose. It’s creamy, fruity and juicy with a medium body. Tasty green fruit character." James Suckling

The Ribolla Gialla has a delicate and persistent aroma of white flowers, green apples and yellow peaches. Full-bodied on the palate, the supple body reflects the characteristic features of the grape variety. The dry and spicy flavour conveys a pleasant freshness and pleasing aromatic richness. Elegant, light and flavoursome - a lively white wine. SUPERIORE.DE

"Apples, nectarines and chamomile on the nose. It’s fragrant and fruity with a medium to full body and a lightly fleshy texture. Excellent length." James Suckling

Intense straw yellow in colour, the aroma is reminiscent of freshly baked bread, acacia blossom and ripe tropical fruit. These flavours are also confirmed on the palate, the Pinot Gris is elegant and full-bodied with an extremely delicate yeasty note. A harmonious wine full of character with good length. SUPERIORE.DE

"Here's a straightforward and classic expression of the versatile Pinot Grigio grape made in stainless steel only. The 2023 Friuli Colli Orientali Pinot Grigio offers lots of sweet summer fruit, such as creamy peach and honeydew melon, over a mildly creamy texture. This wine is faithful to the taste profile that is typically achieved with this variety from Friuli. This includes an extra dose of sweetness on the finish." Wine Advocate

"Pear, apple and lemon slices on the nose, medium-bodied, fruity and creamy on the palate. Fresh." James Suckling

Fine Chardonnay with a straw-yellow colour; pleasantly fruity bouquet of pineapple and white flowers. The flavour is refined and elegant, with a slender body and convincing liveliness thanks to its freshness. For us, the perfect substitute for the white wine from Burgundy. SUPERIORE.DE

Wonderfully fresh and classic Friulano with aromas of white peach, herbs and green apple slices, fine fruit on the palate, slightly salty-mineral and with lively, well-integrated acidity. SUPERIORE.DE

Exceptional Trockenbeerenauslese: Aromatic and sweet, Noans, a cuvée of Sauvignon, Riesling and Traminer, is redolent of yellow-fleshed fruits and offers an expansive, balsamic taste experience. SUPERIORE.DE

Pinot Gris with an intense straw-yellow colour with golden-copper reflections, which can be traced back to the historic Ramato process: Here, the mash remains in contact with the skins for approx. 10 hours. Broad, fruity bouquet with sweet notes of blackberry, pear and ripe apricot, delicate hints of almond blossom. Harmonious, dry and full-bodied on the palate. Medium-long, slightly mineral finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"This has a pale copper color and hints of honey and white strawberries to the apple and peach aromas. It’s medium-bodied, creamy and fruity with plump, soft, ripe stone fruit." James Suckling

Tunella has packed a lot of character into this savoury white: ColMatiss is a Sauvignon Bianco from a cru vineyard planted in the 1980s, which is matured on the fine lees in Slavonian oak barrels. On the nose, it has diverse and detailed aromas of exotic fruits such as lychee and grapefruit, elegant herbal notes of sage and mint, as well as mineral hints that provide depth. A fascinatingly delicate spiciness on the palate, flavours full of character and a lively acidity that enlivens the compact structure and makes you want to drink the next glass. SUPERIORE.DE

"Sparkling straw yellow with light green notes. Inviting nose with fine notes of grapefruit, sage and gooseberries, some pickled peach. Good weight on the palate, spreads out with fine fruit, beautiful sage flavour, grapefruit on the final." Falstaff

"The Tunella 2022 Friuli Colli Orientali Sauvignon Colmatìss offers a soft and creamy expression of the grape. Its broad textural base is accented by aromatic highlights of exotic fruit, papaya and tomato leaf. Indeed, the plump texture of the mouthfeel is what sets this Sauvignon Blanc apart." Wine Advocate

"A fragrant, creamy Sauvignon with flavours of guava, grapefruit, green mango and vanilla. It is medium to full-bodied, creamy and delicious, with rich lemon curd and guava notes on the finish." James Suckling

Ribolla Gialla is one of the great indigenous white wines of Friuli. ColdeBliss is a selection from a cru vineyard and is of impeccable quality. Elegant and intense aroma, floral and fruity at the same time. Exquisitely aromatic on the palate, with an almost everlasting variety of flavours and a supple, delicate body. Fresh, elegant, slightly spicy and a long finish. SUPERIORE.DE

Schioppettino is an old Friulian grape variety from which this wonderful, medium-bodied wine is made. Smells of red berries, herbs and liquorice. Fresh, floral and fruity notes on the palate, mineral and long. SUPERIORE.DE

"Attractive aromas of dark cherries, licorice, dried rosemary and wet stones, following through to a medium body with a solid and velvety tannin structure. Smooth and balanced." James Suckling

The Biancosesto is a true Friulian made from equal parts of the local Ribolla Gialla and Friulano grape varieties. Fresh, citrus-fruity aroma with hints of apple and pear, accompanied by a full-bodied, harmonious and pleasantly dry flavour. A refined interpretation of down-to-earthness with a beautiful arc of tension. SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright olive green with straw yellow colour. Juicy citrus fruit on the nose, elderberry, juicy pink peach, rose petal, grapefruit, pomegranate, inviting. Fresh, juicy, clear on the palate, with well-defined fruit, full of tension and accessible, pure drinking pleasure." Falstaff

"Perfumed, elegant nose with citrus blossom and menthol, rich on the palate with candied fruit." Decanter

"This bright white features juicy pineapple, passion fruit and lychee notes accented by hints of grated ginger, ground cardamom, vanilla and white blossoms. Well-knit and lightly chalky in texture, with a focused, mineral-driven finish." Wine Spectator

"I like the undertones of crushed stone in the grapefruit and gooseberry flavours. It's bright, creamy and citrusy, with a medium body and a lively, zesty finish." James Suckling

"The Tunella 2022 Friuli Colli Orientali Biancosesto emphasises its modernist style with a very rich and creamy texture that comes from ageing in large Slavonian oak barrels. The blend consists of equal parts Friulano and Ribolla Gialla, and the fruit benefits from marl and sandstone soils that develop freshness and sweet concentration. This wine is complex and rich with ripe fruit, apricots and pears. It is a 360-degree expression with an extra dose of opulence to finish." Wine Advocate

Pignolo reveals an enticing bouquet of roasted coffee beans, leather, smoke and spices. The incredibly complex aromatics of the rare grape variety are repeated on the palate with good structure and harmony. A wine without equal, especially when it comes to Pignolo. SUPERIORE.DE

"A rich and very ripe pignolo that does not overpower with its rusticity. Blackberries, dried dark cherries, sweet spices and chocolate. Rich and full-bodied on the palate with sweet fruit and ample, nicely chewy tannins. Nice restraint for a pignolo." James Suckling

L'Arcione Rosso, an elegant Friulian cuvée of Pignolo and Schiopettino, reveals a variety of aromas ranging from earthy to exotic on the nose. It is a highly expressive wine full of lively fruit and extraordinary complexity, its purity and race are breathtaking. This selection should be savoured at leisure! SUPERIORE.DE

"A perfumed red displaying aromas of raspberries, bark, orange rind and violets. It’s medium-bodied and firm on the palate with chalky tannins. Crushed-walnut character coming through at the end." James Suckling

Picolit is the king grape of Friuli. Noble sweet Spätlese with a bright clear and golden yellow colour that tends towards amber with increasing maturity. Opulent nose of honey, candied fruits and apricot jam. Its residual sugar is never broad, but plays in an aristocratic way with the well-integrated acidity and makes this fine dessert wine seem delicate, even feminine. A wine for meditation, but just as good with selected desserts or foie gras. SUPERIORE.DE

The Biancosesto is a true Friulian made from equal parts of the local Ribolla Gialla and Friulano grape varieties. Fresh, citrus-fruity aroma with hints of apple and pear, accompanied by a full-bodied, harmonious and pleasantly dry flavour. A refined interpretation of down-to-earthness with a beautiful arc of tension. SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright olive green with straw yellow colour. Juicy citrus fruit on the nose, elderberry, juicy pink peach, rose petal, grapefruit, pomegranate, inviting. Fresh, juicy, clear on the palate, with well-defined fruit, full of tension and accessible, pure drinking pleasure." Falstaff

"Perfumed, elegant nose with citrus blossom and menthol, rich on the palate with candied fruit." Decanter

"This bright white features juicy pineapple, passion fruit and lychee notes accented by hints of grated ginger, ground cardamom, vanilla and white blossoms. Well-knit and lightly chalky in texture, with a focused, mineral-driven finish." Wine Spectator

"I like the undertones of crushed stone in the grapefruit and gooseberry flavours. It's bright, creamy and citrusy, with a medium body and a lively, zesty finish." James Suckling

"The Tunella 2022 Friuli Colli Orientali Biancosesto emphasises its modernist style with a very rich and creamy texture that comes from ageing in large Slavonian oak barrels. The blend consists of equal parts Friulano and Ribolla Gialla, and the fruit benefits from marl and sandstone soils that develop freshness and sweet concentration. This wine is complex and rich with ripe fruit, apricots and pears. It is a 360-degree expression with an extra dose of opulence to finish." Wine Advocate

L'Arcione Rosso, an elegant Friulian cuvée of Pignolo and Schiopettino, reveals a variety of aromas ranging from earthy to exotic on the nose. It is a highly expressive wine full of lively fruit and extraordinary complexity, its purity and race are breathtaking. This selection should be savoured at leisure! SUPERIORE.DE

"A perfumed red displaying aromas of raspberries, bark, orange rind and violets. It’s medium-bodied and firm on the palate with chalky tannins. Crushed-walnut character coming through at the end." James Suckling