Arneis is cultived in the Roero area, on the left bank of the Tanaro river between Langhe and Monferrato. Millions of years ago salty water reached the Alps before progressively withdrawing and leaving behind huge deposits of sand. What was once a seabed has transformed into the Roero hills. Despite their proximity, the Roero is much younger than the Langhe and it certainly owes its characteristics to the Tanaro river, which diverted from its original course 250,000 years ago and flooded the southern lowlands. The climate is continental, temperate cold, with a fairly precise alternation of seasons. The diurnal swings in temperature between day and night of this area favor the concentration of the aromas and ensure that the grape has a good balance.
VINEYARD & PRODUCTION INFO
Soil composition: Sand
Training method: Guyot
Elevation: 1,017 feet
Exposure: Southeastern / Southern
Year vineyard planted: 1990
Harvest time: September
First vintage of this wine: 2006
Bottles produced of this wine: 50,000
Average Vine Age: 20 years
WINEMAKING & AGING
Varietal composition: 100% Arneis
Fermentation container: Stainless steel tanks
Length of alcoholic fermentation: 20 days
Fermentation temperature: 65 °F
Length of bottle aging: 2 months
Total SO2: 80
ANALYTICAL DATA
pH level: 3.5
Acidity: 5.6 g/L
Alcohol: 13.5 %
Dry extract: 18 g/L
Total SO2: 80
Residual sugar: 3.8 g/L
