Petite Arvine - Gerald Besse

The Petite Arvine from the wine-growing region of Valais shows in the glass in dense golden yellow. To the nose, this Gerald Besse white wine reveals all sorts of oranges and lemons. As if that were not already impressive, join by the expansion in stainless steel still lime.

On the palate opens the Petite Arvine of Gerald Besse wonderfully aromatic, fruity and balanced. On the palate, the texture of this punchy white wine presents wonderfully crisp, silky and melting. In the finish, this white wine from the wine-growing region of Valais finally inspires with beautiful length. Once again, hints of lemon and orange appear. In the reverberation, mineral notes of the soils dominated by clay and sand are added.

Vinification of Gerald Besse Petite Arvine

The basis for the powerful Petite Arvine from Switzerland are grapes from the Arvine variety. In Valais, the vines that produce the grapes for this wine grow on soils of clay and sand. After the grape harvest, the grapes are taken to the press house by the fastest route. Here they are selected and carefully crushed. Then fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures. After its end, the Petite Arvine can harmonize further for several months on the fine lees.

Recommendation for Petite Arvine by Gerald Besse

This white wine from Switzerland is best enjoyed well chilled at 8 - 10°C. It is perfect as a companion to spinach gratin with almonds, fruity endive salad or omelet with salmon and fennel.

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