• Bricco Ernesto
  • Vino Bianco

    At a Glance

    • Variety: Arneis
    • Size: 0.60 ha (1.48 ac) total, with only 0.30 hectares in production and another 0.30 hectares planted in 2019.
    • Vine Age: Planted in 2015 and 2019
    • Terroir: 280m altitude (one of the highest elevations in Roero). Northern exposition. 70% sand, 20% limestone-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%). Aged another 3 months in bottles. Complete malolactic fermentation.

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