White

Ave

By Cascina Luisin, Barbaresco, Piemonte, Italy

Cascina Luisin Ave

100% Arneis grown in Vezza d'Alba at 300 metres, on sandy, calcareous soil with southeast exposure, fermented in stainless steel and given a short refining period in bottle.

Tasting notes

Straw yellow color with greenish reflections. Intense and persistent aroma with notes of white flowers, pear, and hazelnut. Fresh, savory, and balanced taste with a pleasant almond finish.

Pairs well with

Excellent as an aperitif, with appetizers, fish dishes, and white meats.

Technical details

Style
White
Denomination
Roero Arneis DOCG
Grape
Arneis 100%
Production area
Vezza d'Alba, 300 m altitude
Soil
Sandy and calcareous
Exposure
Southeast
Harvest
First ten days of September
Vineyard planting
Average vine age 25 years, Classic Guyot training, yield approx. 80 quintals per hectare
Vinification
Gentle crushing and light pressing, then alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel vats at a controlled temperature of 10 to 12 degrees C for 20 days. Aged in stainless steel with limited skin contact for 3 months, followed by a further 3 months refining in bottle.
Serving temperature
8-10°C
Storage
Store in a cool, dark place, away from heat sources and vibrations. Best consumed within 2-3 years.

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