Le Madri Roero Arneis DOCG 2018
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Italy / Piedmont
The Arneis grapes come from Roero, a small hillside area on the left bank of the Tanaro River, directly across from the Barbaresco zone on the right bank. The soil is rich in calcareous marl and sand with traces of clay. Fruit is hand harvested and soft pressed, then undergoes controlled temperature fermentation to maintain the grapes’ fragrance.
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Blue Lifestyle
2018 vintage
Harvest Note
The start to the 2018 growing season in Piedmont was characterized by constant rainfall, which led to a cooler spring. This delayed the bud break by 20-25 days. Mid-summer saw strong hailstorms, damaging areas in Barbaresco & Roero. Summer concluded with a wide array of weather patterns – beautiful days with warm temperatures turning to cooler temperatures and thunderstorms. These factors led to a decline in quantity but the quality of the grapes did not suffer.
Tasting Note
Intense straw yellow with brilliant green hues. On the nose it presents yellow fruit with predominant notes of peach, tropical fruits and acacia flower. In the mouth it has a soft, persistent attack with a enjoyable savory finish.
Technical Data
GRAPES: 100% Arneis
APPELLATION: Roero Arneis DOCG
PH: 3.20
ACIDITY: 5.90 g/l
ABV: 12.5%
AGING: Refinement: 3 months is steel on fine lees
MALOLACTIC FERMENTATION: No
RESIDUAL SUGAR: 1 g/l
Unique Selling Points
- An intensely aromatic Arneis from the classic growing zone in Piedmont
- Unoaked, to showcase the grapes’ fragrance
“We believe in the perfection of the grapes in the vineyard: terroir, experience, timeliness, studied interventions vine by vine.”
Michele Chiarlo, Winemaker
About the Grape
Arneis
Arneis has a light, clean, spring flower character and good acidity. Arneis wines are usually charming, with aromas and flavors of citrus, peach and almonds.
