About this wine
Vineyard and terroir
The Nebbiolo component comes from 1 ha in the Ginestra cru and is complemented by a small selection of the finest Barbera of the year. Average vine age is 20 years for Nebbiolo and 40 years for Barbera. Yield is 37 hL/ha.
Grapes
90% Nebbiolo and 10% Barbera. The wine balances Nebbiolo's structure and character with the softness and elegance of Barbera.
Vinification
Nebbiolo and Barbera are fermented separately to preserve the expression of each variety. The components are also matured separately and blended before bottling.
Ageing
The technical sheet specifies 16–18 months in French oak barriques. The wine page gives a shorter period of 12 months in French barriques before blending and bottling.
Technical data
Production comprises 4,500 standard bottles and 500 magnums. Harvest begins from 10 October onward and is carried out by hand.
Label / history
First produced in 1981, Arte was conceived as an expression of experimentation and curiosity while retaining a connection to the estate's origins. Its identity rests on the balance between two contrasting but complementary varieties.
