# Vigne di Hortensia (Pietro Rinaldi)

> White, Langhe DOC Arneis by [Pietro Rinaldi](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/pietro-rinaldi.md), Alba, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/pietro-rinaldi-vigne-di-hortensia).

- **Producer:** Pietro Rinaldi
- **Style:** White
- **Denomination:** Langhe DOC Arneis
- **Grape:** Arneis 100%
- **Cru / vineyard:** Vigne di Hortensia
- **Production area:** Madonna di Como, hamlet of Alba
- **Soil:** White marl with clay and limestone
- **Exposure:** East
- **Vineyard planting:** Guyot pruning; yield of 8000 kg/ha
- **Vinification:** Draining and soft pressing, fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats at 10-12°C. Fermented with its noble sediments ("sour lees") for 2-3 months, pumped over weekly so the natural yeasts give more aroma, then racked off, filtered and bottled.
- **Serving temperature:** 6-8°C
- **Storage:** Gives its best in its first 3 years.
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-25



## Summary

Vigne di Hortensia is Pietro Rinaldi's Langhe DOC Arneis from Madonna di Como, fermented on its lees for 2-3 months.

## Tasting notes

Bright straw yellow. Intense nose of white flowers, citrus fruit and chamomile. Fruity with a typical almond note in the finish, nice mineral notes, very pleasant.

## Food pairings

Starters and pasta dishes, fish and crustaceans thanks to its mineral, dry character; also a good aperitif.