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Raineri Langhe Bianco

  • Denomination: DOC
  • Grape variety: arneis and chardonnay
  • Average production: 4000 bottles; 250 cases
  • Exposure and altitude: south-west, 950 feet a.s.l.
  • Type of soil: sand and marls of clay, limestone
  • Age of vineyard and growing system: 10 year old, guyot

Farming

  • Sustainable, with grass kept short, copper and sulfur.
  • At least one green harvest in August, followed by manual selection at picking time. Grapes harvested by hand in 20kg crates.

Vinification & Aging

  • Clusters are crushed and destemmed in the cellar. Maceration on the skins for 48 hours in stainless steel vat, followed by 20-25 days of alcoholic fermentation at low temperature (12°-13°C; 53°-55°F).
  • On the lees in stainless steel for 4 months. Filtration before bottling, no fining.

Sensory characteristics

  • Color: pale yellow greenish highlighted
  • Nose: pippin apple, abbot white pear, exotic fruits, bread crust
  • Palate: crisp, bright and fresh, savory and mineral, nutty aftertaste
  • Serving temperature: 12°-14°C; 53°-57°F
  • Aging potential: 1-3 years
  • Pairing: perfect on its own or with appetizers, fish and white meat
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