Arneis is an autochthonous white variety which is well-suited to the Piedmont area. In traditional local culture, the name Arneis is given to someone who is an extrovert, a bit of a rebel, original but with a certain charm. Roero Arneis entices with notes of fresh pear, peach and apricot. The taste is fruity with a touch of creaminess and subtle scent leads into a lively, o-dry nish. It pairs well with fish-based dishes.
Variety: 100% Arneis.
Vineyards: located in the Roero area, a sub-region in the south of Piedmont. Manual harvest.
Winemaking: the hand-picked grapes are soft-pressed and then follow temperature-controlled alcoholic fermentation. It ages on the lees for 3 months in steel tanks.
Alcohol content: 13,5% vol.
Tasting notes: intense straw yellow colour. Nose is very fruity with notes of peach and pear. The taste is elegant and fruity
with a peculiar savoury finish.
Pairing: ideal with both vegetable and fish-based dishes.