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Briccotondo Arneis Langhe DOC wine — Fontanafredda winery — Dionysus
WhiteLangheDOC

Briccotondo Arneis Langhe DOC

by Fontanafredda · Piedmont, Italy

AppellationLangheDOC
TypeWhite
GrapesArneis
Alcohol13.0%
SweetnessDry
ColourWhite
Colour depthLight
BodyMedium-bodied
Serve at8–10 °C
Bottled in0.75 l
FontanafreddaPiedmont, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The vineyards lie at 200–350 m above sea level, with western and eastern exposures. The soils are sandy and calcareous, with clay and marl.

Vinification

The grapes are taken to the winery in special crates immediately after harvest. There they are sorted and gently pressed to separate the pulp from the skins. The must ferments in stainless steel tanks at a low temperature. After fermentation the wine is cooled to 5 °C to prevent malolactic fermentation from starting. It is cold-stabilized before bottling.

Ageing

The wine rests on the fine lees in stainless steel tanks for 4–5 months at a low temperature. This helps preserve its aromatic complexity and full flavour.