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Piedmont, Italy.....
Porello's first vineyards, planted with Nebbiolo, date back to the 1850s. Back then the wines were sold locally in Roero. It was during the 1930s that Cesare Porello began to increase the estate's production of wine. His sons, Riccardo and Ettore, increased the planting of vines, concentrating on cultivating vineyards that were suitable to the land. Today, Marco, Riccardo's son, is in charge. He has a degree from the Oenological School of Alba (Cuneo) and experience with vineyards in France, Bordeaux and Tuscany. The grapes are all estate grown and production is limited to ensure quality and consistency. The vineyards are planted on steep, eastern facing sandy slopes.
Tasting notes:
Straw-yellow color with greenish reflections. Balanced acidity, very well supported by a rich body and structure.
Technical notes:
The 9 acre vineyard is located in Vezza d'Alba. The Arneis is planted on steep hillsides of predominately sandy soil. The medium-small grapes are harvested and collected in perforated plastic cases. The wine is produced on a daily basis, with the grapes harvested, using the most updated technologies to ensure that everything proceeds according to the standards.
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