Arveja
⏳ Drinking Window
2023 - 2026
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Fresh seafood antipasti, vegetable risotto, or young goat cheeses like Robiola di Roccaverano.
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the rolling hills of Piedmont's Langhe region, Prunotto's 'Arveja' is a brilliant expression of modern Piedmontese white winemaking, blending the native Arneis with Sauvignon Blanc. The historic Prunotto estate, which began in 1904 as a cooperative before being revitalized by Alfredo Prunotto and eventually partnered with the Antinori family, has long been a benchmark of quality in Alba. The name 'Arveja' translates to 'pea' in the local Piedmontese dialect, a playful nod to the green, fresh, and vibrant character of the wine. Cultivated in soils rich in clay and sand, the grapes undergo gentle pressing and temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel. This meticulous process preserves the delicate floral aromas of white flowers, ripe pear, and citrus, backed by a crisp, mineral-driven backbone that reflects the unique Langhe terroir.
🍾 About the Producer
Prunotto traces its origins to 1904 when the cooperative Cantina Sociale 'Ai Vini delle Langhe' was established in Serralunga d'Alba, later rescued and rechristened by Alfredo Prunotto in the 1920s. Under legendary winemaker Beppe Colla from 1956, the estate emerged as a pioneer of single-vineyard bottlings in Piedmont, famously producing the benchmark Barolo Bussia beginning with the 1961 vintage. Owned by Tuscany's Marchesi Antinori family since 1994, Prunotto stewards approximately 65 hectares across prime sites in the Langhe and Monferrato. Viticulture leverages the region's classic mosaic of calcareous clay and Tortonian marl, capturing distinctive diurnal shifts and microclimatic nuance. In the cellar, vinification balances traditional large-format cask maturation with refined contemporary precision. Prunotto's expansive portfolio is anchored by celebrated cru bottlings such as Barolo Bussia Vigna Colonnello Riserva, Barbaresco Bric Turot, and Nizza Riserva Costamiòle, complemented by classical regional expressions of Arneis, Barbera d'Alba, and Moscato d'Asti.