Nino Costa 2019 Arneis, Roero

Founded by the Costa family in 1851, this 17 acre estate lies on a hilltop overlooking the village of Montá, in the heart of the Roero region of Piedmont. Winemaker Alessandro Costa cultivates the primary varieties of the Roero primarily Nebbiolo. All of the vineyards at the Costa estate are located within 1 mile from the newly built facility, an important factor in preserving the health of the grapes during harvest.

They have adopted organic methods, using natural fertilizers, and no herbicides. Grapes for this 100% Arneis are from 16 year old vineyards situated in Montà and Canale at an altitude of 700-940 feet above sea level. The soils are very sandy and the sites are South facing. After a five day maceration in stainless steel, the free-run juice is clarified and fermented. The wine is aged on the lees for six months with batonnage. Malolocatic fermentation is blocked at 50%.

A delightful white wine with notes of hazel nut, citrus and golden apple. This was awarded the prestigious Tre Bicchieri from Gambero Rosso in 2021.