White

Langhe Arneis

By Cascina Bongiovanni, Barolo, Piemonte, Italy

Cascina Bongiovanni Langhe Arneis

Arneis from two vineyards, about 2 hectares in all, fermented slowly in stainless steel without malolactic fermentation. 8,000 to 10,000 bottles; alcohol 12.5 to 13.5%.

Tasting notes

Colour: pale straw yellow. Aroma: delicate fruity notes of peach and pear that evolve into floral notes, with hints of anise and passion fruit. Palate: fresh and savoury, with a pleasant contrast between acidity and saline minerality.

Pairs well with

Snacks and savoury appetizers; as an aperitif, starters in general, especially fish-based.

Technical details

Style
White
Denomination
Langhe DOC Arneis
Grape
Arneis
Production area
San Pietro di Govone and Diano d'Alba (about 2 ha)
Soil
Sandy soil in Govone; mixed clay soil in Diano d'Alba
Exposure
North-east and east
Harvest
Late August to the first week of September
Vineyard planting
Low Guyot; average vine age 20 years in San Pietro di Govone, 10 years in Diano d'Alba; 4,000 vines per hectare; maximum yield about 100 quintals per hectare
Vinification
Grapes from the two vineyards are picked separately and blended during fermentation. Destemmed, the berries go to the press to separate skins from juice; fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel at about 13 C, very slow. Fine lees are kept in suspension to soften the palate and integrate acidity. Clarified with bentonite; no malolactic fermentation.
Serving temperature
8-10 C

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