White

Mario Costa Arneis

By Mario Costa, Roero, Piemonte, Italy

Mario Costa Mario Costa Arneis

The Selezioni line white Roero Riserva from 100% Arneis, fermented in second-use French oak and aged 16 months in wood. Made only in exceptional vintages.

Tasting notes

Intense straw yellow, rich and complex on the nose, with aromas of citrus, white pepper, aromatic herbs and a delicate note of dried apricot. Soft and powerful on the palate, with vigorous acidity and a rich taste that integrates the mineral notes.

Pairs well with

Fish dishes, including elaborate ones; aged cheeses; filled egg pasta, lasagne al ragù and aubergine parmigiana.

Technical details

Style
White
Denomination
Roero Arneis Riserva DOCG
Grape
Arneis 100%
Production area
Canale, 300 m a.s.l.
Soil
Sandy, well exposed
Exposure
South-West
Harvest
By hand, late September
Vineyard planting
Counter-espalier (controspalliera) training, Guyot pruning
Vinification
Destemming, 8 hours of maceration in the press in an inert environment, then soft pressing. Ferments in second-use French oak barriques and ages on fine lees with frequent manual bâtonnage. Ages 16 months in wood and at least 18 to 24 months in bottles laid down. Made only in exceptional vintages.
Serving temperature
16 °C

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