Roero Arneis DOCG
A balanced and persistent Roero wine, with mineral notes
In 1972, as a pioneer, Filippo Gallino undertook the challenge of bottling Roero Arneis, a wine now known worldwide. Let’s discover the characteristics that distinguish Roero Arneis DOCG.
GRAPE VARIETY: Arneis
PRODUCTION AREA: Roero. municipality of Canale
SOIL: Sandy clayey of light color
HARVEST: September
CULTIVATION: Traditional guyot with 8/9 fruits for plant
YELD PER HECTARE: 80 QT
VINIFICATION: White, with separation of the must from the skin before fermentation, soft pressing by pneumatic press and fermentation in steel tanks at controlled temperature
MATURATION: Steel tanks
COLOUR: Pale straw yellow with greenish reflections
BOUQUET: Citrus, chamomile, acacia, tropical fruits, peach
TASTE: Balanced, mineral, sapid, fresh and citrusy, persistent
PAIRINGS: Aperitif, appetizers, fish, white meat, light first
SERVING TEMPERATURE: 8/10° C
FIRST BOTTLING: 1972