White Wine Tunella Biancosesto 2019. The family-run Tunella winery in the eastern hills of Friuli have built a stellar reputation for their crisp and elegant wines over the last few decades. The estate was originally founded by local farmer Min Zorzettig, but it wasn’t until the 1990s that his children and grandchildren totally renovated the winery and began to focus on premium production with a strong focus on the stunning local terroir. Their vines are planted on hillside terraces which act as a suntrap and are cooled in the evenings by breezes from the nearby Adriatic Sea. The soils here are known locally as ponca”, a rare mixture of marl and sandstone which helps to create white wines with remarkable elegance and fragrance. This white is a complex blend of Friulano and Ribolla Gialla which are pressed and fermented slowly in 30 litre Slavonian oak casks. The wine is left to mature on the lees over the winter and bottled when the family deem it ready for release. Acacia blossom, vanilla, and hints of ripe stone fruit immediately burst out of the glass, while the first sip reveals a medium body, well-rounded texture and lingering tropical fruit flavours.
2019
White Wine Tunella Biancosesto 2019
White Wine Wine Soul Manoella Douro Branco 2019. Wine & Soul was founded by husband and wife Sandra Tavares da Silva and Jorge Serodio Borges who both previously worked as winemakers for top Portuguese wineries like Niepoort and Vale Dona Maria. In 2001 they purchased an old port lodge and began their own wine label by buying in top quality fruit from the Pinhão Valley. In 2003 they were able to acquire their own vineyard in the valley which is planted with 76 year old vines of over 35 different local varieties. This deliciously refreshing white wine comes from the couple’s Quinta da Manoella estate. The vineyard is planted with 52 year old vines of the Gouveio, Viosinho, Rabigato and Códega do Larinho on a north-facing slope which helps to preserve plenty of refreshness and aromatics in the fruit. Once harvested the grapes are carefully pressed and the must is fermented in stainless steel tanks. The young wine is then aged on the lees for 6 months to add polish and complexity. The result is a vibrant medium bodied white wine bursting with ripe peach, citrus and delicate floral notes. On the palate there is a bright streak of acidity and well-rounded texture which make this a great match for fresh seafood, fish and creamy cheeses.
2019
White Wine Winiveria Kisi 2019. Winiveria is the winery of the beautiful Chateau Mere resort, one of Georgia’s first agritourism. Founded by George Piradashivili in the early 2000s in the village of Vardisubani, they are now one of Georgia’s most famous wine tourism destinations. Winiveria produces a wide variety of Kakheti wines, in limited quantities, both in European and traditional style with native grape varieties such as Kisi, Khikhvi, Kakhetian Mtsvane, Rkatsiteli, and Saperavi. The grapes come from local vines aged between 20 and 25 years.
2019