White

Il Sole

By F.lli Massucco, Roero, Piemonte, Italy

F.lli Massucco Il Sole

Arneis picked at two stages from one vineyard and blended; 14% vol.

Tasting notes

Pale straw yellow. Harmonious aroma of green fruit turning to sweet exotic fruit as it warms. Full, dry taste with an acidic vein and a sweet aftertaste.

Pairs well with

Cheeses, shellfish first courses, important fish main courses, sushi and sashimi; aperitif with savory snacks.

Technical details

Style
White
Denomination
Roero Arneis Riserva DOCG
Grape
Arneis 100%
Production area
Castagnito (CN)
Soil
Calcareous and clay marls with sandy stratifications
Harvest
First picking in October; second picking 30 to 40 days later (overripe)
Vineyard planting
Vertical trellis with Guyot pruning, 70 q/ha (50 q early harvest, 20 q overripe)
Vinification
Single vineyard picked twice: part in October and fermented in steel, the rest left on the vine another 30 to 40 days; the two wines are blended (page also mentions vinification in oak barriques for 6 months).

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