Ceretto Langhe D.O.C. Arneis Blangé 2022

Ceretto's Blangé is a wonderful expression of the region's native Arneis grape. Vibrant and medium-bodied white, fresh and fragrant. The nose is mineral infused and intensely fruity, distinctive ripe pear and green apple. This perfume carries over to the palate, fragrant, savoury, fresh and with a persistent dry finish. 

Blangè is the white side of Piedmontese wines; the variety helped to revolutionise Langhe winemaking that was previously devoted exclusively to red grapes. It is the product of a highly distinctive region, the Roero, where there is a desire to improve varietal recognition, as well as drinking pleasure. Blangè combines sustainable practices in the vineyard with a modern take. Fruit and minerality, aromatics and balanced freshness.

Stainless steel. Harvested in two batches, one week apart, to preserve freshness. Small batch has 24 hours' skin contact for fruit flavour. Tank closed towards the end of fermentation, to seal in some CO2. 3–5 months on lees.

The "Blange" vineyard, located on the hillsides of Vezza d'Alba, was purchased in 1985 with the sole purpose of planting it with the Arneis grape. The name of the wine is derived from the French word "boulanger," or baker, as legend has it that this is where Napoleon's bakers made their camp when his armies ventured into the area.