Roero is a very old zone, situated above the Tanaro River , in soils more suited to white grape varieties, such as the classic Arneis grape. 

ABBONA ROERO ARNEIS D.O.C

Grapes: 100% Roero Arneis

Vineyard: Marziano Abbona owns the vineyard, a  2.5 hectare vineyard on the historic and coveted hill, San Michele. The altitude is 450 meters with an exposition that is south-west. The vines are about 20 years old.

Harvest: In September by hand

Yield per hectare: 70 quintals per hectare

Vinification: In stainless steel at 28 °C under temperature controlled conditions. There is a

7 day maceration period on the skins. After malolactic fermentation, the wine

is racked and filtered.

Acidity: 5.5

Alcohol: 13% by vol.

Color: Straw yellow with greenish reflections.

Bouquet: Seductively aromatic with hints of tropical fruits and acacia flowers.

Taste: Generously full bodied with delicate fruit nuances. Its finish is long and

persistent with a touch of bitter almond.

Foods: Excellent with seafoods, shellfish and egg dishes

Enologist: Beppe Caviola

 The wine is very unusual, being very prettily floral on the nose, quite complex with nice acidity and firm, dry structure.