About this wine
Vineyard and terroir
The vineyards form part of the vine-growing amphitheatre surrounding Tenuta Carretta at Piobesi d’Alba. Their 21 ha lie on the sandy, calcareous soils typical of Roero. The stated yield is 75 q/ha.
Grapes
100% Arneis.
Vinification
Whole grapes undergo gentle pneumatic pressing following a 24-hour cold maceration at 10°C. Fermentation proceeds at a low temperature of 18–20°C.
Ageing
The wine remains for approximately six months in stainless-steel tanks. Contact with the fine lees, adjusted according to harvest quality, develops aromatic complexity and fullness. Ageing is then completed in bottle.
Technical data
Roero Arneis DOCG. The vineyard area is 21 ha in Piobesi d’Alba, and the first production was in 2004. Available formats are 0.375 L, 0.75 L, 1.5 L, 3 L, 6 L, 9 L and 12 L.
Tasting profile
The technical sheet describes straw yellow with golden highlights. Ripe pear, white peach, hawthorn blossom and acacia honey are joined by an exotic-fruit accent. The palate is enveloping, full and mineral, with fresh acidity and a persistent finish.
Serving and pairing
Serve at 9–11°C. It works as an aperitif and with appetizers, shellfish, molluscs, raw fish, oysters, lighter pasta and risotto dishes.
Label / history
Cayega is conceived as an expression of balance, complexity, structure and drinkability, interpreting Arneis as one of the emblematic varieties of its territory.
