VINE VARIETY: 100% Arneis.
VINEYARDS: Located within the commune of Castellinaldo, in the area “Bric Cenciurio”, that we called “sito dei fossili” because during the breaking-up of the soil, among the strata of marl, we found some fossils of leaves, fishes and grubs of dragon-fly.
Exposure: East, South-East.
Altitude: 250 m above see level.
The stumps, dedicated to this cultivation, grew with difficulty in some areas of this vineyard.The grape harvest depends on the autumn clime. We start the harvest usually during the first days in November and we continue for the following 15-20 days.
VINIFICATION PROCESS: The grapes are collected into the crates, one closed to the other, in order to complete the shriveling. The grapes are pressed and the most is decanted by nature. The “sito dei fossili” ferments and later is aged for 12 months in small oak barrels.
ALCOHOLIC CONTENT: 13,5 % vol.
SERVING TEMPERATURE: 13ºC ~15 ºC
TASTING NOTES A great dessert wine with a wide aroma with hints of pear, apple, honey, apricot and dried figs, obtained from overripe bunches attacked by noble botrytis. The color is sparkling gold yellow. The bouquet is ample with hints of pear, apple, honey, apricot and dried figs. The olfactory taste correspondence is remarkable. Sweet and soft, with a good freshness and light sour note. Of great balance and finesse. In the mouth it is persistent with hints of vanilla, tobacco and licorice.
PAIRINGS: Excellent with pastries, foie gras, cheese and chocolate.
Limited production
