The February 2017 Internet-Only Auction Part 4
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Lot 516
Estimate: $50
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"Origin and Soil: Vineyards in the townships of Monteu Roero, Montaldo Roero, Monta', and Vezza d'Alba with sedimentary soils of thee Pliocene epoch, rich in calcareous clay and sands. Taste: straw yellow in color with greenish highlights, intense floral and fruity aromas, well structured with a balanced acidity and a long finish. Serve, at a temperature of 10° centigrade (50°Fahrenheit), with antipasti and all types of fish dishes. Vintage: the Arneis grape were healthy with a fine concentration of sugars, acidity, and aroma. The bunches, picked into small packing cases, were given a soft pressing and the must then given a static settling at cool temperatures to separate the juice form its impurities. The must fermented for fifteen days at a maximum temperature of 18° centigrade (64° Fahrenheit). The wine was aged at low temperatures in stainless steel tanks for several months before bottling."
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