Rizieri - Langhe DOC Arneis Arvia 2023

Awards

87 points Veronelli (2025)

4 grappoli Bibenda (2025)

2 bicchieri Gambero Rosso (2025)

Langhe Arneis Arvià

• Denomination: DOC
• Variety: Arneis
• Altitude and location: 350 m above sea level; west/southwest
• Soil: Calcareous-clayey and sandy veins

IN THE VINEYARD

• Port de la plante : Guyot
• Fertilization: Natural manure, green manure
• Harvest: By hand in 20 kg crates; late August/early September
• Average production: 65 hl/ha

IN THE CELLAR

• Fermentation: At 13-15 °C in stainless steel tanks, after gentle pressing of the grapes and cold static decantation of the must for 2 days.
• Aging: In stainless steel tanks on the noble yeast residue for about 3 months. This is followed by the phases of siphoning and natural clarification.

TASTING NOTES

• Color: Intense straw yellow
• Bouquet: Floral and fruity notes of acacia flowers, nectarine peach and melon.
• Palate: Sapid, fresh, fruity and mineral. In Piedmont, the word arviàis used to describe a "very lively and clever" child.

EVOLUTION AND COMBINATIONS WITH FOOD

• Evolution: It comes into its own best during the first 3 years after harvest.
• Combinations with food: Excellent as an aperitif. It pairs excellently with appetizers, risotto and pasta with vegetables, fish.