| Climate |
Altitude: 200-300 m. a.s.l. Exposure: East-West. |
| Soil composition |
Sandy soil is reach in yellow, calcareous marl. |
| Harvest |
The grapes are delivered in small 20-kg crates with holes in them to facilitate aeration of the grapes. |
| Vinification |
They are immediately softly pressed to avoid the breakdown of the skins and the must obtained is stored in a steel tank at a temperature of about 8/10°C to allow static decantation and, subsequently, the removal of the coarser parts. After about 24 hours, the must is racked and brought to a temperature of 16-18 °C; the alcoholic fermentation process, which uses indigenous yeasts, is naturally triggered within a few hours Upon completion of fermentation, the wine is racked and stored at a temperature of 5-6 °C. |
| Ageing |
In stainless steel on its own fine lees which are regularly stirred into suspension until the following spring. The wine is then bottled and is released onto the market a couple of months later |
| Pairing |
Serve chilled for an excellent aperitif. Ideal with fish-based starters and with light risottos and pasta dishes. |
| On offer |
Price Fontanafredda Roero Arneis Val di Tana 2021 HK$ 159.00
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