Description
Tenuta La Pergola was founded in 1903 by her grandfather Tony, who initially grew grapes for personal use, and became a full-fledged producer in the 1980s. Alessandra Bodda runs the familial estate, farming thirty hectares of indigenous Piemontese varieties with the help of her son Emanuele, and daughter, Martina. In 2001, the winery moved to its current location in Cisterna d'Asti. The sandy and clay soils of the Roero and Monferrato, where their vineyards are situated, give softer wines than the marl-dominated terroirs of the neighboring Langhe, creating aromatic wines that are a true pleasure to drink. The Bodda family upholds traditional methods in the vineyard and cellar to create wines that express their regional terroir. The estate focuses on native grape varieties, including Barbera, Nebbiolo, Dolcetto, Freisa, Brachetto, and Arneis. The pergola training system, a natural and historic method for cultivating vines on steep hills, was once common in the region and is a natural part of their history. Tenuta La Pergola practices sustainable farming and hand-harvests their grapes, a practice that allows for careful selection and greater control over the quality of the fruit. 100% Arneis, vinified entirely in stainless steel, with no malolactic fermentation. Aged in stainless steel sur lies for 3 months. Fresh and floral, with aromas of stone fruit and melon, complemented by notes of fresh chamomile. The palate is pleasantly dry with flavors of apricot, grapefruit and a hint of almond. Fresh, soft, and well-balanced with crisp acidity, and a clean and lingering finish.
