CONVERSATION WINE

Arime is the ancient name for the Island of Ischia and means "land of fire".
The only wine in the world made from grapes overripened on the vine and gradually harvested by hand, resulting in multiple harvests and a long fermentation that streches across three seasons. Defying the norm, it is not particularly sweet, which allows its natural aromas and flavors to fully express themselves. It is without a doubt a kind of wine that distinguishes itself from all others, and represents the uniqueness and charm of the Island of Ischia.

VINEYARDS OF ORIGIN Pastino, Montecorvo. The grapes used to make Giardini Arimei are grown on terraced, tufaceous and slightly acid soils. The vineyards face the south-west and are characterized by a well ventilated, Mediterranean climate.
TOTAL VINEYARD AREA 4.0 ha; 9.9 ac 
TRAINING SYSTEM Bilateral spurred cordon
NUMBER OF VINES PER HECTARE 7,700 (3,117 per acre)
GRAPES 40% Biancolella, 30% Forastera, 10% Uva Rissa, 10% San Lunardo and 10% Coglionara
VINIFICATION Maceration of overripe grapes on the skins that are progressively added to the fermenting wine
ALCOHOLIC FERMENTATION In oak tanks
MALOLACTIC FERMENTATION Complete
MATURATION In oak barrels for 12 months
AGING IN THE BOTTLE At least 5 months
ALCOHOLIC CONTENT 16,00
RECOMMENDED FOOD PAIRINGS Aged and herbed cow's milk cheeses, dry pastries
SERVICE TEMPERATURE 14-16°C; 57-61°F
BOTTLE SIZES AVAILABLE 0.50 L