Roero Arneis DOCG 2020 Fratelli Moscone

Description

The wine-making tradition of Fratelli Moscone traces back to 1877; with brothers Sara and Marco Moscone currently the youngest generation of this family.
Grandpa Angelo Moscone was one of the handful of producers that in the 50s  formed the “Terra del Barolo” consortium, insisting on cultivating here Nebbiolo grapes even when nobody wanted to do it anymore, following the dire post-war situation in Italy.
They own 18 hectares of vineyards in the most outstanding areas of Monforte d’Alba,  five of which in the renowned Bussia cru.

Arneis (from Piedmontese dialect “little rascal”) is such a difficult grape to grow that it almost disappeared in the 1900, after been cultivated for centuries in the region.
Luckily it endured, and today we are able to taste this dry, structured and full body wine. The Arneis from the Roero area in Piedmont are the most prized and refined.

It matches rich, creamy pasta or rice dishes as well as white meats. Drink cold within 3 years.