Living the Sophistication of the Bastìe Collection of Tenute Tomasella

There is something deeply gratifying about uncorking a bottle of wine that offers itself as a tale to be shared. In Italy where history and nature are wed in the most romantic of fashions the craft of winemaking is never so much about the grape. It is about place tradition and the meticulous quest for perfection.

This is particularly true of the Bastìe Collection by Tenute Tomasella. Containing two outstanding wines the Bastìe Rosso Merlot Friuli Grave DOC and the Bastìe Bianco Friulano Friuli Grave DOC this flagship range is the essence of a great borderland between Veneto and Friuli Venezia Giulia. For wine lovers who enjoy wine not just as a drink but as an experience these bottles guarantee a journey through a distinctive terroir infused by sustainability and craftsmanship.

A Land Where Nature Determines the Mood

Imagine a vineyard whose ground seems to tell stories of ancient rivers and mountain breezes. Such is the landscape against which Tenute Tomasella's vineyards stretch across Veneto and Friuli Venezia Giulia a landmass renowned for diversity and character.

Here the pedo-climatic conditions are distinctive offering winemakers a palette of balance and complexity. Bastìe Collection was born out of a desire to showcase this richness in its most honest expression. The result is not only wine but the authentic expression of place one that bears witness to cool nights warm days and the centuries of accumulated wisdom of the land.

Interweaving Bastìe Rosso with Care and Patience

Bastìe Rosso Merlot Friuli Grave DOC is not just a red wine. It is a result of respect for nature and uncompromising commitment to quality. The way of winemaking begins with rigorous selection. Only the best Merlot grapes are selected carefully thinned and then handpicked to be flawless.

Sustainability is not a buzzword in this case but an underlying philosophy. From vineyard to cellar every step is taken to reduce environmental impact. Following harvest the grapes are subjected to prolonged skin maceration at controlled temperatures to release deep color and subtle flavors. Aging is a test of patience with time being spent in oak barriques and then twelve months in stainless steel and a whopping sixty months in bottles.

This technique produces a wine of outstanding richness. On the nose it provides ripe red fruit dried plum spice hints coffee moss and rosemary. In the mouth it is full-bodied and lengthy with a sapid structure that will render it a perfect match for red meat game and mature cheese. It is a wine that encourages reflection but one that is generous enough to complement any celebration.

Bastìe Bianco as a Study in Elegance

Where Bastìe Rosso is a declaration of power and structure Bastìe Bianco Friulano Friuli Grave DOC is its elegant whisper. This white wine is a testament to the other side of the region highlighting the freshness and aromatic subtlety achievable with Friuliano grapes when handled gently.

All aspects of Bastìe Bianco are subtle. The wine production starts with 24 hours of cryomaceration a process that keeps the aromas of the wine intact along with imparting structure. The wine undergoes gentle pressing followed by barriques fermentation where the wine is subjected to malolactic fermentation for extra roundness.

Maturation also occurs in casks and barriques with a further twelve months in stainless steel and sixty months in bottles to ensure the flavors come together exquisitely. The final product is a wine of breathtaking aromatic depth. Dried apricot is among the exotic fruit notes welcoming the nose along with wildflowers vanilla and balsamic undertones. On the palate it is balanced smooth and refined creating a taste that is both real and indulgent.

Bastìe Bianco is ideal for those special occasions when you need something different and thoughtful. It goes well with seafood courses and aged cheeses and even with the simplest of things like fresh bread and good company.

The Philosophy of Tenute Tomasella

What brings these two wines together is not just their shared terroir, but also a philosophy of quality sustainability and authenticity. Tenute Tomasella has dedicated itself to practices that take nothing from the earth and leave the earth and its health intact for generations.

Hand harvesting is not nostalgia, but respect and accuracy. Agronomic practices that are sustainable reduce environmental footprint without sacrificing the health of the vines. In the cellar, attention to detail is exact such that each bottle is able to tell a story without sacrificing or taking shortcuts.

This is a winery that does not equate luxury with extravagance but with the luxury of being able to make thoughtful deliberate decisions. Each sip of the Bastìe Collection will remind you that excellence is the product of patience intention and harmony with nature.

A Pledge for a Sustainable Future

Tenute Tomasella's vision for being green doesn't stop at the vineyard. The estate is gradually changing over to organic practises and has a deadline of 2026 to complete the task. This isn't a matter of certification but a fundamental conviction that the land has to be cared for and not exploited.

The winery does also have a beekeeping-forest oasis that focuses on biodiversity. This is an environmental commitment that understands that a healthy environment is not just a consideration for great wine but for the health of the community as a whole.

Innovation enters the scene as well. Tenute Tomasella uses cutting-edge technology such as the hybrid robot Icaro X4 that applies UV-C light to shield vines from main pathogens reducing the use of pesticides by a great extent. It is a policy that combines tradition and innovative ideals demonstrating that sustainability and excellence can and should go hand in hand.

A Call to Savor and Contemplate

For the wine lover, the Bastìe Collection is more than a few bottles to hide away in a cellar. It is an invitation to sit back and enjoy the craftsmanship and the connection to a part of Italy where nature, culture, and history meet in a glass. Whatever of the powerful structured Bastìe Rosso or the elegant perfumed Bastìe Bianco you drink you are sipping the product of generations of expertise and commitment to the future. These are not wines that just accompany the meal, they enhance it. They are not wines that just mark special occasions they help to create them. In a time that so often prioritizes convenience and speed Tenute Tomasella is a reminder that the best in life are worth waiting for. So fill a glass share it with someone who can appreciate beauty and raise a toast to authenticity sustainability and the lasting enjoyment of fine wine.

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