Case of 6

Medium Bodied Red/ *Rare Grape/ *Oak

Grape variety: Freisa

Description: Arvelè, in Piemonte dialect, means “revelation”.
The first sip of Arvelé will delight aficionados of Freisa. only the best lots of freisa go into this selection, and it then spends 8 months in small barrels of second pass. The consequent slow oxidation and absorption of compounds from the oak have softened the tannins, deepened its rich ruby tonality, and gently call out those aromas traditional to Freisa: wild berry fruit, raspberry, and subtle hints of blackberry and rose petals which gracefully meld with notes of vanilla and tobacco leaf. The palate is crisp and fresh, yet at the same time mouth-filling and velvety.

‘We have selected the grapes for this very special wine from an old, almost historical, vineyard in Cornareto Hill. The direct management of our vineyards allows us to drastically lower yields per hectare, thus obtaining the perfect ripening of the grapes.’

The time spent in the oak barrels allows a slow and optimal transfer of the oxygen, making Arvelè a creamy, rich, persistent and surprising wine, with a very long lasting finish.

From its inception in 1983, Cascina Gilli has dedicated their care and attention to the indigenous grape varieties of their region.

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