
Roero Arneis is the white grape version of Roero. The DOCG is located in the Piedmont region of Italy. The terroir of Roero is known for chalky and sandy soils that yield wine with acidity and structure. It is just North of Alba. 425 hectares are designated for the Arneis grape variety. The area is named after the family that ruled over the lands in ancient feudal times. The white is required to be made of 100% Arneis and aged for eight months at the very least. The aroma of the wine is most well-known, having notes of white flowers, and flavors of apples, pears, apricots, hazlenuts, and almonds. The Roero Arneis presents with full body with a long finish.
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Manoir du Carra Beaujolais Cru Fleurie Vers le Mont is made from 100 percent Gamay.
Intense red color, subtle fruity and floral aromas of violet, berry and cinnamon. It also has a distinctive aroma of Peony and Lily flowers, typical of the "Sur le Mont" terroir. Ample in the mouth with plenty of ripe red and black fruit flavors. The structure is full and the tannins are round and elegant. Even better after a few years of cellaring.
Of the top ten Cru sites of Beaujolais, Fleurie is one of the top three. The wines show finesse, fullness, and flavor. Fleurie does age well for 3-5 years from vintage. The area was named for a Romain General named Floricum, not for the word flower in French. The size of this AOC is 875 hectares of grapes (2,161 acres) and about 180 examples of this Cru are available on the market. This Cru is known as the “Queen of Beaujolais” and the earth is slightly unusual for having blue color, due to magnesium in the soil.
Intense red color, subtle fruity and floral aromas of violet, berry and cinnamon. It also has a distinctive aroma of Peony and Lily flowers, typical of the "Sur le Mont" terroir.
It is ample in the mouth and has a lot of ripe red and black fruit flavors. The structure is full and the tannins are round and elegant.
Even better after a few years of cellaring.
Excellent with red and game meats, and cheeses.