White

Langhe Arneis

By Azienda Giribaldi, Langhe, Piemonte, Italy

Azienda Giribaldi Langhe Arneis

Organic Arneis from the Prato della Porta vineyard in Rodello, fermented cool and rested on its yeasts.

Tasting notes

Fairly deep straw, almost gold, with faint greenish reflections. Intense floral nose with white flowers and wildflowers, dandelion, peach, melon and passion flower. Full, soft and harmonious on the palate, with apple and clear melon.

Pairs well with

Aperitif, starters in general, fish, sushi, shellfish and delicate cheeses.

Technical details

Style
White
Denomination
Langhe DOC Arneis
Grape
Arneis 100%
Cru / vineyard
Prato della Porta
Production area
Rodello, vineyard at 430 m above sea level
Soil
Hilly ground of medium texture tending to clayey, fertile but very loose
Exposure
South-east
Vineyard planting
Certified organic vineyard of Arneis on Italian clonal material, SO4 and Kober 5BB rootstocks, modified Casarsa training, 4,200 vines per hectare
Vinification
Soft pressing and 24 hours of cold settling of the must, then fermentation at a controlled 18-20 °C for 30 days, followed by about 90 days on its own yeasts. At least two months in bottle before release.
Serving temperature
13-16 °C

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