Freisa d'Asti DOC
Superiore
Arvelé
Freisa d'Asti DOC
Superiore
Arvelé
Characteristics
Arvelè, in Piemonte dialect, means “revelation”.
The first sip of Arvelé will delight aficionados of Freisa. only the best lots of freisa go into this selection, and it then spends 8 months in small barrels of second pass. The cosequent slow oxidation and absorption of compounds from the oak have softened the tannins, deepened its rich ruby tonality, and brought out of those aromas traditional to Freisa. Wild berry fruit, raspberry, and subtle hints of blackberry and rose petals meld appealingly into subtly pungent note of vanilla and tobacco leaf. The palate is crisp and fresh,yet at the same time mouthfilling and velvet-textured.
Variety: 100% Freisa
Vinification and aging: Stainless steel, 12 months in barrique
Soil type: Grey-blue clayey marl
Altitude and exposure: 380m s.l.m. / SSE
Cultivation system: Guyot
Manual harvest
Vinification
We have selected the grapes for this very special wine from an old, almost historical, vineyard in Cornareto hill. The direct management of our vineyards allows us to drastically lower yields per hectare, thus obtaining perfect ripening of the grapes, which result almost withered.
Trought a traditional working, with frequents remix and delestages, we extract a significant amount of tannins and colour, thus obtaining a wine with an important structure, which ensures it a long evolution and longevity.
The passage in oak barrels allows a slow and optimal transfer of the oxygen, making Arvelè a creamy, rich, persistent and surprising wine, with a very long lasting.
References
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I Vini di Veronelli 2021
Veronelli87pt -
Vini d'Italia 2021
Gambero Rosso -
Vini d'Italia 2020
Gambero Rosso -
Wine Hunter Award 2020
The Wine hunter -
Guide des Vins International 2018
Gilbert & GaillardMedaglia d'Oro -
Vini d'Italia 2017
Gambero Rosso -
Vini d'Italia 2017
L'EspressoTra i 100 vini da comprare per qualità/prezzo -
I Migliori Vini Italiani 2017
Luca Maroni90pt -
CWSA 2016
Medaglia d'Oro