Roero Arneis “Luèt”
Luèt means “small wolf” in the Piemontese dialect is made from Arneis, the native grape from Roero. Luèt is made in a rich, creamy style that brings out the grape’s richness and texture.
Appellation: Roero Arneis DOCG
Type: White, dry
Varietal: 100% Arneis
Certified Organic
Color: Straw yellow with greenish hues.
Bouquet: Floral scents with aromatic notes.
Taste: Soft with a persistent finish.
Food Pairing: Seafood and vegetable appetizers, risottos, fish and white meats.
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.
Harvest: Mid-September, by hand.
Vinification: 30% maceration in contact with the skins for 2.5 days, 70% soft pressing, fermentation in steel.
Aging: 2-months in steel on the lees and 3 months in the bottle.
