Wine Details

Cocito Lange Bianco DOC Ben Turnò

Ben Turnò means “bentornato” (or “welcome back”) in the Piedmontese dialect and refers to two very significant events in the winery’s (and Ezio Cocito’s personal) story: the reacquisition of this portion of vineyard previously leased to another vintner and the return of Ezio Cocito’s only daughter from a long period abroad.  Intense and captivating, this is an extremely aromatic expression of Arneis, with generous aromas of baked apricots, honey and Golden Delicious apples.  Some of the luster typical of the Arneis variety comes through on the palate, while the Sylvaner and Chardonnay add a lively peach-like fruitiness contrasted by subtle herbal notes and intriguing minerality.  Produced from old vines, this is a unique and enchanting wine with exceptional appeal, a new approach to Arneis.

Region:

Producer:

Cocito

Classification:

Langhe Bianco DOC

Variety:

90% Arneis, 10% Sylvaner and Chardonnay

Number of bottles produced:

5,000

Production area:

Neive

Altitude:

260-280 meters (853-918 feet) a.s.l.

Age of vines:

35+ years

Training:

Guyot

Vinification:

Fermentation in stainless steel tanks with native yeasts plus 6 months on the lees

Refining:

Two months in bottle before release

Alcohol content:

12.5%

Soil:

Complex with a significant sandy component

Harvest:

Manual harvest in late August/early September

Recent press reviews

91

Cocito Lange Bianco DOC Ben Turnò 2022

Vinous Media (91)- "The 2022 Langhe Bianco is a delicious Arneis-based white. Pear, apricot, white flowers and dried almond build nicely, with pretty, exotic notes that lift the finish. A brief period of skin contact adds gorgeous textural resonance."