Tomasella Pinot Bianco

Classification of Wine   Friuli DOC GravesVarietal: 100% Pinot BiancoVintage: 2017Vineyard Designation: Veneto FriuliSoil: Fine alluvial soils mixed with stone and rockPruning: GuyotYield: 120 q/hectareABV: 12.5%Sulfites: 95 mg/lAcidity: 5.12g/lResidual Sugar: 3.7g/l Winemaking Manually harvested at optimum phenolic ripeness, 50% of the white grapes undergo soft pressure and 50% undergo 10 hours of cryomaceration; fermentation at a constant tempera-ture of 16° - 18° C, and complete malolactic fermentation 8 months in steel vats on the fine lees followed by 3 months of bottle aging. Tasting Notes Light yellow straw color, with grassy tinges.Inviting fruity aromas, with a delicate nose of apples, pears and apricots. Full round, soft silky texture on the palate, with a merg-ing of summer fruit. Delightful flavors extending into a subtle, yet long finish and perfect balanceAn excellent all round go to white wine, and is particularly suited to medium strength cheeses, varied first courses,