A stunning sampler mix of Italian white wines with a fresh, aromatic character to serve over summer. These varietals are lesser known to NZ but will no doubt make waves amongst local Sauv and ‘Gris drinkers. Priced amazingly thanks to us importing Luca Bosio direct and chopping out any distributor mark-up.
Langhe Arneis DOC 2021 Arneis is a well-known Italian grape variety, local to the Piedmont region. While once only grown in Italy, you can now find Arneis in select vineyards across the world, including here in NZ. The team at Luca Bosio allowed for 36 hours of skin contact followed by a slow ferment in steel to make the most of the fruit flavours and textures found in the grapes. The wine then spends 6 months ageing on its lees before being bottled and released. The 2021 has notes of Nashi pear and jasmine with a slightly nutty finish. Ideal as aperitif or with fish. 13% abv. Arneis 100%.
Gavi di Gavi DOCG 2021 The Gavi DOCG is in Piedmont, in the northwest of Italy. The area is known for its rich, mineral soils leading to wines with a real flinty and zesty nature with intense acidity. The 2021 from Luca Bosio is made to drink young and fresh and is best served with seafood or a crisp summer salad. 13% abv. Cortese 100%.
Langhe Favorita DOC 2020 Favorita is a lesser-known white grape variety, mostly grown in the Piedmont region and the Langhe. Usually made as a ready to drink, table wine there have been some expressions made more recently with the ability to age, developing a minerality and integrated fruit flavour. Luca Bosio ferment their Favorita in steel before giving it time on its lees to enhance the complexity. Notes of citrus fruit and jasmine are most obvious. 13.5% abv. Favorita 100%.