Giallo d'Arles is a Cru produced with grapes from the Giallo d'Arles vineyard in Tufo. After a long pressing of the whole bunches, the draining must, protected from oxygen, is separated from the pressing must and clarified by natural sedimentation. Fermentation takes place for 70% in stainless steel vats and 30% in new oak barrels. The yellow-gold color is typical of the Denomination, made even more intense by the short stay, during fermentation, in small oak barrels and by the complete absence of clarification. Then follows an eight-month period of Élevage on fine lees rigorously resuspended in wine. The glass has a golden yellow-ochre tending to reddish, powerful and refined but with a good structure. Characterized by a deep minerality, prevail notes of apricot and quince jam, with a full and fresh taste. The name given to the wine is a tribute to Van Gogh’s favorite color, during his time in Arles, a yellow prelude to red. Excellent wine in combination with fish dishes or with eggs and pies. To fully appreciate the style, this Giallo d'Arles should be served at a service temperature of 10/12 ºC.
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