Terre Alfieri DOCG Arneis

d.o.c.g DM 07.03.2014

The “Terre Alfieri” denomination of controlled origin unites the areas located in the “Comunità collinare Colline Alfieri”  Association and those of the “Unione dei Comuni Roero tra Tanaro e Castelli” Association of Municipalities.

Consequently the production zone comprises part of the territory in the municipalities of Antignano, Celle Enomondo, Cisterna d’Asti, Revigliasco, San Damiano, San Martino Alfieri, Tigliole in provincia di Asti e parte dei comuni di Castellinaldo, Govone, Magliano Alfieri and Priocca.

Terre Alfieri Arneis, when released for sale, presents the following characteristics:

Colour

More or less intense straw yellow, sometimes with golden nuances.

Bouquet

Delicate, fragrant and sometimes floral.

Flavour

Dry, pleasantly bitter.

Minimum total alcohol content by volume: 11.5%;

Minimum total acidity: 5 g/litre;

Minimum sugarfree extract: 15 g/litre.