Antica Cascina Roero Arneis SRU Riserva
Antica Cascina Roero Arneis SRU Riserva
Classification of Wine:
White Still Wine, Roero Arneis DOCG
Barolo Denominazione di Origine Controllata Garantita
Varietal: 100% Arneis
Vintage: 2020
Vineyard Designation: Canale d'Alba Piedmont
Soil: Sandy soil with alkaline PH
ABV: 13.5%
Sulfites: 90 mg/l
Wine Maker: Daniela Olivero
Winemaking:
25 year old vines, Espalier-Guyot system, harvested by hand in small 20 kg baskets. Mid-September. Destemming with cold maceration in contact with the skins with dry ice for 24 hours (cryo-maceration). Then racking with soft pressing. Slow fermentation between 6° and 15° C degrees to guarantee the preservation of the aromas. Aged in steel tanks for 10 months at low temperature with frequent Batonage. This Reserva is not ready for the market until 16 months after harvest
Tasting Notes:
Brilliant intense straw yellow color, bouquet of white flowers, white currants, with notes of pineapple, pear and citrus fruits. With evolution, sensations reminiscent of sage and mint become noticeable. On the palate, a decisive, solid and warm attack, with a long finish characterized by a pleasant mineral note.
Pair with Piedmontese appetizers, first courses with vegetable sauces, fish risottos, grilled fish. Also with main dishes of Shrimp and Seafood lasagnas.
Service temperature: 11-13°C, 52-55 °F
Zero residual certification in process. Natural wine.
TOC rating 95 points