Demarie Arneis Langhe 2021

The Demarie family is three generations strong and farming 30 hectares of land in the heart of the Langhe and Roero. Based in the town of Vezza d’Alba, the family’s hard work, expertise, and passion craft classic examples of the Roero’s special terroir of sand, seashell, and limestone. Showcasing their love for the noble Nebbiolo grape, the pride of the estate is the Roero Riserva from a vineyard in the Torion MGA planted in 1947. Some progressive offerings with innovative, natural style help to round out the estates selections. Practicing organic for over ten years, the Demarie vineyards are certified organic with the 2020 vintage

NAME: The grape is called Arneis, which translates as “little rascal.”
The name is appropriate because it is difficult to grow and pro-
duce. Only the passionate protectors of regional history grow and
produce Arneis.
CHARACTER: 100% Arneis, the wine is delicate and fresh, with sub-
tle notes of white flowers, apricot, grapefruit, and fresh herbs. This
light-bodied wine opens with time in the glass. Finish expresses a
pleasant bitterness, reminiscent of hazelnut or almond.
ENJOY WITH: Perfect for white meats and fish, prosciutto and
melon, or Caprese salad. Ideal with fresh green herbs like basil or
sage, fresh cheeses, or mild pesto dishes.
BEST RESULTS: Serve at 45-50° F, more expressive after 10 to 15
minutes in the glass
EXPRESSION
FERMENTATION & EXTRACTION: Local yeast fermentation in
temperature controlled stainless steel tanks.
ELEVAGE: Average of 4 months on the lees in tank followed by 2 to
4 months in bottle. Wine is bottled as needed, 3 to 4 bottlings
per vintage.
FINING & FILTERING: Fined with clay and lightly filtered, vegan.
SULFUR: Only added when absolutely necessary to maintain the
integrity of the wine throughout the process.
SOURCE
FARMING: Practicing organic for over 10 years, certified in 2020.
LAND: North of the Tanaro river, the soils are sandy, marl-sand-
stone, with fossilized seashell, good drainage, at the base of the
hills around 500-700 feet a.s.l. sourced from the Montebello and
Torion MGAs (crus).
VINE: Young vines within the Roero from the Demarie estate, 10-15
years old, dry farmed, Guyot.
HARVEST & PRODUCTION: Hand harvested fruit, 1250 cases.