Bric Cenciurio Roero Sito dei Fossili Arneis 2015
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Located in the heart of the Langhe, on the hills of the municipality of Barolo, the company takes its name from the toponym, as singular as it is ancient "BRIC CENCIURIO" or: top of the Cenciurio hill.
The vinification method is centered on respect for the raw material from which the wine derives, we try to interpret each vineyard individually by scrupulously controlling the maturation of the bunches.
The technology is accompanied by traditional methods such as following the moon phases during the wine bottling works.
The harvest is done exclusively by hand to carefully select the best bunches.
Yielding a dry and subtly scented wine, Arneis is the star white grape of Piedmont. Though the grape has been local to Roero since the 1400s, it didn’t experience real popularity until the 1980s when local demand for white wine exploded. Somm Secret—A few key Roero producers are also focusing on exploring the ageability of high quality Arneis. It is only grown outside of Piedmont to a very limited extent.
Even to this day, the Roero folklore lives on about witchcraft lurking behind its dramatic contours and obscure woods—but these stories only add to the region’s allure and charm. Actually today Roero winemakers are some of the most astute and motivated in Piedmont. While the white Arneis has attracted global attention for some time, now Roero Nebbiolo wines (elevated to the same DOCG status as Barolo and Barbaresco) are making a name for themselves. Keep an eye on any labeled with the vineyard, Valmaggiore, as Barolo producers have been investing here for years. If you’re looking for hidden gems, this is your region!