The Roero is a small area located to the left of Tanaro river, equidistant from both Alba and Asti. Here some lands among which definetely the Lamiana (Teo Costa property) are particularly rich in sand an limestone marls. On these hills often extremely steep and irregular, the Arneis grape was born and gives the maximum of itself. It is an ancient autochtonous variety, for long century forgotten that is back in the spotlight in the last 20 years with excellent results. Its chacacteristics are the elegance, the delicacy and the extreme harmony.
Type of wine: white wine, good body, great for appetizers, for light
dishes and fish.
Vineyard location: Municipality of Castellinaldo, Lamiana locality.
Soil and exposure: sandy, light with good permeability. East exposure.
Grape variety: 100% Arneis
Care in preparation: grape-harvesting in crates and cold
fermentation in stainless steel vats after a light cold maceration (or
“kriomaceration”).
Alcohol content: 12.5% - Acidity 5.40 grams per litre.
Aging: 3 months in bottles.
Type of bottle: Bordelais 0,375 - 0,75 L.
Packaging: 6 or 12 - bottles cases.
Colour: faded straw-coloured yellow with marked green reflections.
Smell: floral, intense and clearly redolent of Renetta apple and of
bread crust.
Taste: fresh and slightly aromatic with a light and very typical grassy
aftertaste.
Evolution: to fully appreciate its delicate fruity vein, this wine should
be drunk within the first 2 or 3 years.
Serving temperature: 10 - 11°C
