Alasia Arneis, Roero Arneis DOCG 2024

A fine example of the unusual Arneis variety native to the Roero region in western Piemonte. Once on the point of extinction but now happily resurrected.  1989 saw the official recognition of Arneis di Roero as a DOC wine. The grapes for Alasia Roero Arneis are sourced from vineyards on the Langhe hills in the Piemonte region. The vineyards have a south westerly aspect and are situated at altitudes between 200m and 300m above sea level. The vines have an average age of 20 years. The vines are grown in limestone clay soil and trained in the low Guyot trellis system. 100% tank fermented under temperature control. Aged on fine lees with gentle stirring.