“Bizzarro” Vino Bianco
Bizzarro is a dry, refreshing, textured and clean orange-style wine made from Arneis that has been macerated on the skins for one-and-a-half days.
Appellation: Vino Bianco
Type: White, dry
Varietal: 100% Arneis
Certified Organic
Color: Straw yellow with greenish hues.
Bouquet: Floral scents with aromatic notes.
Taste: A dry, refreshing white wine with notes of fresh pear and apricot, as well as a touch of hazelnut. Soft with a persistent finish.
Serving Suggestion: Drink it out of a large glass at 12-13º C (53-55º F).
Food Pairing: Excellent with seasoned cheeses, white meat and fish dishes. Excellent with dishes of the Cuneo cuisine and the Langhe region. Also, good with pasta served with garlic and olive oil, Calamari and Waldorf Salad. Lends itself well to appetizers and starters.
Production Zone: Priocca, Cuneo.
Vineyard: The Luèt vineyard extends for 3.7 acres. The vineyard is bio-dynamically fertilized.
Soil: Clayey with sandy veins, alkaline pH
Elevation: 250 meters (820 feet) a.s.l.
Exposure: East and west.
Vine age: 20+ years old.
Density: 5,000 vines per hectare.
Training System: Vertical trellised.
Pruning: Guyot.
Harvest: Mid-September, by hand.
Vinification: A 2.5-day maceration on the skins. Fermentation and malolactic occur in French oak barrels.
Aging: It rests on the yeasts (lees) for 6 months, then held 3 months in the bottle before release.
