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2023 Bricco Ernesto Bianco Piedmont, Italy
$74.00
Variety: Arneis
Size: 0.60 ha (1.48 ac)
Vine Age: Planted in 2015 and 2019
Terroir: 280 m altitude (one of the highest elevations in Roero), north-facing, 70% sand, 20% silt, and 10% clay soil.
Viticulture: Organic (certified, 1990), biodynamic practices.
Vinification: De-stemmed, short maceration on skins, 2.5-4 week ambient yeast fermentation and aging for 9 months in amphorae (50%) and larger barrels (50%), full malolactic conversion, aged for an additional 3 months in bottles.
Specs
- Country Italy
- Region Piedmont
- Style White Wine
- Producer Bricco Ernesto
- Farming Practices Organic, Biodynamic
- Grapes Arneis
- Food Pairings White Sauce, Fresh Seafood, Meaty Fish, Roast White Meats
- Characteristics Flexes w/ Food, Orchard Fruit, Tropical
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