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Roero Arneis DOCG Cortine

A truly unique wine. Fresh and perfect for everyday drinking, yet capable of offering pleasant surprises even after a few years in the bottle.

A very old grape variety that had almost completely disappeared by the 1970s.
It is interesting to note that in the past it was also known as “white Nebbiolo”. There were two reasons for this. First of all, it was planted among the rows of Nebbiolo because its grapes, which were sweeter and more fragrant, attracted birds, “distracting” them from the Nebbiolo, which was considered more valuable. Secondly, because, historically, small quantities of Arneis were added to Nebbiolo to make it smoother and more fragrant.

Drink it with...

Fish
First courses

You can also try it with...

Charcuterie and cheese board
Vegetables
Sushi

Info

Vineyard

Cortine, a cru (Geographical Mention) in the Roero hills, in the municipality of Guarene.

Varietal composition

100% Arneis

Harvest period

early September

Vinification and ageing

soft pressing of the grapes and fermentation at low temperatures in stainless steel tanks. The wine is bottled at the beginning of the year following harvest and is left to rest briefly in the bottle before being released for sale.

Colour

crystal-clear, straw-yellow with very subtle lime-green highlights around the rim of the glass.

Nose

elegant and floral with subtle notes of fresh, white-fleshed fruit

Taste

dry, fresh and harmonious

Serving temperature

6-8°C

Bottle sizes

0.75 litres

Vineyards

Cortine

A single plot located in the hills of the Roero, Cortine is planted with Arneis, Barbera and Nebbiolo vines. Facing west at an altitude of 350 metres, the sandy infiltrations in the marly soil give the wines clear mineral and zesty sensations on the mouth, and floral and fruity notes on the nose. The grapes grown here produce our Roero Arneis DOCG, Barbera d’Alba DOC and Langhe Nebbiolo DOC.

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