The Wine :
The 2nd vintage of the latest addition to the Vietti portfolio sees a white from the eastern most border of the Piedmont region. The Timoraso grapes are selected from different vineyards located in Monleale (Alessandria Province) along the eastern border of Piedmont, with a south-east and south-west exposure and a clay-limestone soil. Fermentation lasts 4 weeks and occurs partly in ceramic and partly in wooden and stainless-steel casks. It does not undergo malolactic fermentation. Its aged for 10 months in ceramic, wooden and stainless-steel casks, on fine lees maintained in suspension with batonnage. A clear, intense yellow colour with green hues. Pear and peach fruit scents. Aromas, of acacia and hawthorn flowers with typical honey notes. On the palate it is dry, warm, soft and very well balanced, without edges. It has a long lingering finish with a good acidity.