# Antico Monastero Langhe Arneis (2023)

- **Producer:** Bosio Family Estates srl
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Arneis
- **Region:** Piemonte, Italy
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 13.5%
- **Average price:** €20
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 8–10 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** jasmine, peach, apricot, almond, pear, biscuit, hazelnut

## About this wine

Antico Monastero Langhe Arneis 2023 is a single-varietal white wine from the Langhe DOC in Piedmont, Italy, produced by Bosio Family Estates. The winery, established in 1967, is a family-run operation with three generations of winemaking experience. They cultivate grapes on their estate vineyards and source from over 150 historical growers across the Langhe, Roero, and Monferrato regions. Bosio Family Estates follows a 'glocal' philosophy, emphasizing their connection to their Piedmontese heritage while maintaining an international perspective. The grapes for this Arneis are grown on clay-limestone soils in the Langhe hills at altitudes between 200-300 meters.

## Interesting facts

- Arneis is often called 'the little rascal' due to its historical difficulty in cultivation.
- Langhe is a UNESCO World Heritage site, recognized for its cultural landscape of vineyards.
- Bosio Family Estates has a 'glocal' philosophy: rooted locally, global in outlook.
- The wine is aged on fine lees for 6 months, adding complexity.

## Food pairing

The wine's medium body and lively acidity make it versatile. Its subtle fruit and floral notes complement lighter proteins and vegetables, while the balanced structure can stand up to dishes with moderate richness. The almond finish provides a pleasant counterpoint to savory elements.

## Wine making process

The winemaking process for Antico Monastero Langhe Arneis begins with 36 hours of cold skin contact at 5°C. This is followed by a 15-day fermentation in stainless steel tanks at a low temperature of 15°C, designed to preserve the wine's aromatic profile. The wine then undergoes a 6-month aging period on fine lees in stainless steel tanks. Further refinement in the bottle precedes its release to the market.