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WhiteLangheDOC

Arveja Langhe DOC

by Prunotto · Piedmont, Italy

Appellation
LangheDOC
Type
White
Grapes
Erbaluce, Sauvignon blanc
Alcohol
13.0%
Sweetness
Dry
Colour
White
Colour depth
Light
Body
Medium-bodied
Serve at
10–12 °C
Bottled in
0.75 l
PrunottoPiedmont, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The wine comes from a small vineyard of just 2 hectares on the slopes of Piedmont. Its northwestern exposure helps preserve the freshness of the Erbaluce and brings out the bright, vivid gooseberry and green apple aromas typical of Sauvignon Blanc. Wild brambles grow along the edge of the vineyard, and their blackberries ripen at the same time as the grapes.

Vinification

The grapes are harvested by hand into baskets and gently pressed. The must is clarified by cold settling. Fermentation lasts around two weeks at no more than 18 °C.

Ageing

The wine ages for several months in stainless steel tanks at low temperatures, which preserves its clean, vibrant style.

Tasting profile

Bright, vivid gooseberry and green apple aromas. The style is clean, vibrant and refreshing.

Label / history

"Arveja" means "rosehip thickets" in the Piedmontese dialect. It refers to the wild brambles along the edge of the vineyard.