Tenute Tomasella Chardonnay 2022

Chardonnay might be a relative newcomer to the vineyards between Venice and Trieste, but it's settled in pretty well - especially when it comes to making fresh, zippy styles like this. Here we've got melon and citrus on the nose, almost like a fruit salad with a bit of warm apple thrown in. No oak, just clean, pure fruit flavours with a streak of minerality and a bright, zesty finish. A dependable, easy-going wine with plenty of appeal, it's fresh, effortlessly enjoyable, and a fail-safe choice.

An 'any occasion' white if ever there was one, this is spot on with lighter fish or chicken dishes - fresh and zesty enough to lift the flavours without muscling in on the main event.

Right on the border between Friuli and Veneto, Tenute Tomasella has been quietly making good, unpretentious wines since 1965. It’s a family-run outfit with 30 hectares of vines encompassing the best of both regions, which means their wines have a bit of Friuli's crisp elegance and a touch of Veneto's warmth. It's a pretty decent location for a vineyard, all things considered, for making some interesting wines.