# Blangè Langhe Arneis (2023)

- **Producer:** Ceretto
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Arneis
- **Region:** Piemonte, Italy
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 13.0%
- **Average price:** €19
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now
- **Serving temperature:** 11–13 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** green apple, pear, lemon, almond

## About this wine

The Ceretto Blangè Langhe Arneis is a white wine from the Langhe DOC appellation in Piedmont, Italy. Produced by the historic Ceretto family, who have been dedicated to winemaking since the 1930s and achieved organic certification in 2015, this wine highlights the potential of the Arneis grape. The producer's commitment to sustainable practices is a key aspect of their winemaking philosophy. The distinctive label design, featuring a 'B' for Blangè, was created by Silvio Coppola.

## Interesting facts

- The distinctive 'B' for Blangè on the label is a design by Silvio Coppola.
- Ceretto achieved organic certification for its vineyards in 2015.
- Cryomaceration is used to maximize aroma extraction.
- Arneis is often called 'the little rascal' due to its historical difficulty in cultivation.

## Food pairing

The wine's balanced freshness and subtle fruit notes complement lighter proteins and vegetables. Its crisp acidity can cut through richer sauces and cut through the richness of cheese, while its delicate aromatic profile harmonizes with fresh herbs and citrus.

## Wine making process

The Ceretto Blangè Langhe Arneis is produced from organically grown grapes. A significant winemaking technique employed is cryomaceration, where grape skins are kept in contact with the must at low temperatures (around 5°C) for approximately 12 hours. This process is designed to maximize the extraction of aromatic compounds while maintaining the fruit's cleanliness and delicacy. Fermentation takes place at low temperatures, followed by approximately five months of aging in stainless steel tanks on its fine lees. The grapes are sourced from Vezza d'Alba and Castellinado.