Description

Cascina Vengore Terre Alfieri DOCG Organic Arneis Sanrome

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Area: Piemonte/ Piedmont

Appelation: Terre Alfieri Docg Arneis

Grape Variety: Arneis

Surface Area and Location: 4.87 ha, Cisterna d’Asti

Soil: sandy and calcareous

Density: 4,280 vines per hectare

Pruning: Guyot

Harvest first ten days of September

Fertilisers: manure and green manure

Treatments: copper and sulphur

Vineyard Management: grassing

Pressing: soft, followed by cold maceration for 10-12 hours

Fermentation: 12-15 days in temperature-controlled vats at 15°C

Ageing: sur lie in steel

Organic Certification: Bio and Vegan

Tasting Notes:
Brilliant yellow colour, with fresh, minerally aromas evoking notes of white peach, citrus and grapefruit. Striking freshness and a subtle sapidity on the palate.The slight almondy note in the finish is typical of the grape variety.

Food Pairings:
Excellent as an aperitif and very good with fish and vegetarian dishes.