Aurin nomeranza (cru)
The Aurin nomeranza (cru) lies on the northernmost hilltop, bordering the Arcagna nomeranza (cru). The soil is classic Ventimiglia Flysch, here in one of its most typical forms: the traditional ‘sgrutto’, rock that crumbles into a sandy, free-draining soil. The vines are surrounded by unspoilt pine woods and Mediterranean scrub and enjoy a breathtaking view over the Nervia valley.
Identity card
Soil type
Ventimiglia Flysch.
Details
The unit consists of turbidite sequences of alternating grey-brown sandstones and pelites. The formation is made up of coarse graded sandstones and fine sandstones in banks and beds, with silty-sandy and silty-clayey interbeds; clayey-marly and occasionally calcareous-marly levels are present.
Geological age
Eocene (Upper Bartonian–Lower Priabonian).
Average slope
60%.
Altitude
400-450 m.
Exposure
East.
Plantings
Varieties and planting year
Rossese di Dolceacqua, 1965 and 1994.
Rootstocks
Rupestris du Lot, Paulsen 1103.
Training systems
Bush vine (alberello), spurred cordon.
Curiosities
History
On the summit lie the ruins of an ancient Ligurian hill fort (castellaro) dating from the 7th century BC. The name probably comes from the Roman Aurinius family, who owned the estate in the first centuries AD.