Tamardì

Langhe Bianco DOC

“Tamardì” is a rare, old Piedmontese term once used by people here to express surprise when they come across something unexpected.

Tamardì wine is in fact the result of an unusual blend between an international grape such as Sauvignon and a native one such as Arneis. In order to satisfy our curiosity on what can be achieved with the combination of these two varieties we started cultivating a small selection of Sauvignon on the Roero hills, particularly favorable to the white grape varieties, while Arneis, had already demonstrated multiple proofs of longevity. For this reason it seemed interesting to try to make an exclusive product, since the result of this experiment is a full-bodied and rich wine, able to improve over time and satisfy the most demanding palates, especially those aimed at more complex and mature white wines.

After a careful selection of the grapes and their independent wine- making (given the different aging times, which is about a week earlier for the Sauvignon), the musts obtained are then fermented in casks where they remain in contact with their own yeasts for the following six months, with gradually less frequent bâtonnages. The passage in acacia and oak woods dosed with careful balance amplifies the structure of the wine without making it too opulent. After this period of time in wood, the “Tamardì” is bottled and then left to refine in the bottle for a further 6 months before being released.