For the past four generations, the Vietti family has been producing wine in Castiglione Falletto, a small medieval village located in the centre of the Langa region of Piemonte, and more specifi cally the designated region for the cultivation of vines for the production of Barolo.
Vietti is very much a family run entity. Over recent years Luca Currado-Vietti has gradually taken over the winemaking direction from his father Alfredo, and Luca’s brother-in-law Mario Cordero responsibility for sales and marketing from Luca’s mother Luciana. Luca’s wife Elena Penna assists with administration and public relations. Each family member is closely linked to the overall objective, to produce the highest quality wines, whilst retaining respect for the traditions of the specific appellations, and focussing on achieving the best results from specific vineyard sites.
Terrain
The grapes are selected from vineyards located in the centre of the Roero area, in Santo Stefano Roero. The vines average 25 years of age and are planted at an average density of 4.500 to 5.000 vines per hectare on calcareous-clay soils with sandy elements.
Grape Variety: Arneis 100%
Alcohol: 13.0%
Method: The grapes are crushed, pressed and clarifi ed. The alcoholic fermentation occurs in stainless steel autoclave at lower temperatures (12 - 14 degrees Celsius) to preserve some natural CO2 from the fermentation. There is no malolactic fermentation which preserves acidity and freshness. lees stirring is carried out for 3 months and the wine is held in stainless steel tanks until bottling around the end of January-beginning of February.
Tasting Notes
Colour: Very pale straw.
Bouquet: Fresh and racy, with notes of green apples, white peach and white flowers.
Palate: Refreshing and intensely fruity with hints of almonds, the palate is marked by crisp acidity and a fine underlying minerality.
Service: Do not overchill, serving at 10 degrees Celsius. In Piedmont, Arneis is served as an aperitif but the tight palate structure and excellent acid balance, make it a wonderful accompaniment to pasta and white meats, in particular veal an pork.
Cellaring: Up to 2 years. Vietti Arneis is best consumed young, to appreciate its freshness and fruitiness.
Winemakers: Luca Currado-Vietti
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