Grape variety

100 % Arneis.

Vineyard location

Grapes come from a vineyard in Alba.

Grape harvest

Mid-September

Vinification

The hand-picked grapes are collected in small baskets, then gently de-stemmed, crushed and chilled. They are submitted to a 48 hour cold maceration, when the contact between the skins and the must allows it to enhance its aromas, colour and sapidity. At the end of the maceration process the must is separated from the skins and carries out a low temperature fermentation.

Ageing

Arneis is kept in stainless steel tanks on its fine lees along 5 months from alcoholic fermentation, with no addition of sulphites. It is bottled in spring with the utmost care, so as to preserve its freshness and longevity. The amount of sulphites in a bottle is lower than 90mg/L, well below the legal limit of 200mg/L.

Organoleptic properties

The color is intense straw yellow with golden highlights. Aromas of pear, yellow peach and grapefruit combine with notes of honey and saffron during the aging process. On the palate it is rich and fruity, sapid (this being the main feature of Arneis), with mineral hints and a long lasting aftertaste.

Pairings

Excellent as an aperitif, it is best served with row seafood and fish starters, vegetables, cheeses and lean meat. Ideal with spring first courses with vegetables and tomato or with main courses based on lean meat and fish, its gastronomic pairings have no limits.

Serving temperature

Between 11° and 13°C. It can be fully appreciated up to 4-5 years after harvesting.

Annual bottle production

Around 4000 bottles.