Tre Monti Thea Bianco 2016 (750ml) Petite Arvine

Tre Monti Thea Bianco 2016 (750ml) Petite ArvineAzienda Agrcola Tre Monti traces its origins back to the early 1960s with the inspiration of Sergio Navacchia and of his wife Thea, who for years was the real driving force behind the winery until her death in 1989. A turning point came in the 1980s, the result of a revolution that began in the vineyards and carried over into the cellar. Close relationships were established with the best talent in the Italian wine world: a youthful Francesco Spagnolli

lingering acidity

The lack of intense heat resulted in one of the latest seasons on record and the wines made display elegance

reveals a lively gold hue to go with pretty peach and tart pineapple-like fruits as well as white flowers and a hint of chalky minerality

with great character and finesse

This 100% Barbera proved them wrong as it expresses the depth for which Santo Stefano is known while still retaining Barbera's signature fruit

Aged sur-lie for 11 months with frequent battonage through primary fermentation

Flavourful

citrus fruits and pan brioche

there are hints of the rich black fruits that are likely to develop as the wine matures

an area known for the quality

This is a fabulous Costa Russi

chocolate and tobacco which builds and concentrates on the palate