The Friulian winery presents a dynamic and savoury white, perfect for long, leisurely days and outdoor conviviality
May 11, 2026 — There is one wine more than any other that captures Friuli in its simplest and most authentic gesture: Friulano. Not a celebratory or constructed style, but one that belongs at the table, marks the passing of the seasons and invites a second glass. Tenuta Stella’s Friulano DOC Collio 2024 is conceived precisely with this in mind: to be a white of clear identity, approachable and finely tuned, capable of turning every occasion into an expression of its territory.
The 2024 vintage, marked by an irregular climatic pattern and significant temperature variations, required careful attention and sensitivity in the vineyard. Cool mornings and bright days slowed ripening, while encouraging the aromatic development of white grapes and preserving acidity and tension. The result is a Friulano that plays on balance: fragrant, dynamic and never excessive.
In the cellar, the approach is one of restraint: fermentation in stainless steel with indigenous yeasts, temperature control and extended ageing on the lees, shaping both structure and ageing potential. An approach that leaves room for the grape variety and for ponca, the emblematic soil of the Collio, capable of imparting a subtle yet persistent mineral note to the wine.
“Friulano is the wine that best expresses our way of working,” explains Erika Barbieri, winemaker at Tenuta Stella. “It is direct and clearly defined, yet never ordinary. With the 2024 vintage, we sought to enhance its drinkability and precision, allowing the grape variety and the territory to speak.”
In the glass, the wine opens with elegance: white flowers, violet and jasmine, followed by citrus notes of mandarin and softer hints of candied fruit and pastry. The finish recalls the characteristic almond note, a recognisable signature of Friulano. On the palate it is smooth flowing and fresh, with a delicate savouriness that lengthens the finish and invites conviviality.
Yet it is at the table that this wine finds its most authentic expression. Tenuta Stella’s Friulano 2024 is a natural partner for seasonal cuisine: perfect with raw fish, Adriatic fried seafood and light dishes such as baby squid or steamed fish, it is equally at ease alongside a great classic such as San Daniele prosciutto or fresh cheeses. It is the wine of an aperitivo that becomes dinner, of outdoor lunches and of days that stretch long into the evening.
At a time when consumers are seeking wines that are recognisable yet not complex, expressive of identity yet accessible, Tenuta Stella’s Friulano DOC Collio 2024 finds its place with ease: a contemporary white that successfully combines immediacy and depth, conceived to be enjoyed today yet remembered tomorrow.
