ARNEIS

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Sprout: April
Flowering: May / June
Initial ripening/color change: July / August
Ripening: September
Harvest: September
Pruning system: Guyot or mixed system with one fruiting cane with 10-12 buds

Arneis is produced from the grapes of the vine variety of the same name grown in several municipalities of the province of Cuneo, on the left bank of the Tanaro River. According to legend, Tanaro was charged by Persephone with the task of separating the Roero area from the Langhe. The main element that distinguishes this area is the sandy soil. In fact, it is often said that the wines are made on the beach.

The municipalities where Arneis is produced are: Canale, Corneliano d'Alba, Piobesi d'Alba, Vezza d'Alba, Baldissero d'Alba, Castagnito, Castellinaldo, Govone, Guarene, Magliano Alfieri, Montà, Montaldo Roero, Monteu Roero, Monticello d'Alba, Pocapaglia, Priocca, S. Vittoria d'Alba, S. Stefano Roero and Sommariva Perno. The names in the procedural guideline are Roero Arneis, Langhe Arneis and Roero Arneis Spumante, made with 100% Arneis grapes and a maximum production of 7,000 liters per hectare.


Arneis in the Piedmontese dialect refers to a mischievous character, because according to legend it is a grape that is difficult to draw. In the past, Arneis was the basic ingredient of the first experiment in making vermouth and during the crisis of the world wars it was planted between the rows of Nebbiolo to keep the birds away.
This wine received the DOC label on January 31, 1989, while the DOCG is more recent and dates from December 7, 2004. As a result of the quality boost, Arneis wine is in increasing demand.

The soft and extremely permeable soils of Roero form a base of several layers of sand, a natural carpet of marl and mineral elements that, together with temperature fluctuations, help to grow the Arneis grape, with very intense aromas of ripe fruit. It has a straw yellow color, with greenish tones when young.

The typical aromas of Arneis are those of ripe apples and yellow peaches with silky skin, followed by those of white flowers, chamomile, sage and acacia, while on the palate the immediate freshness gives way to a pleasant aftertaste of nuts.

At a young age, this wine can be perfectly combined with dishes prepared with lean fish, white meat, all kinds of vegetables and soft or medium-seasoned cheeses.

Arneis, a refined wine resulting from the grape variety of the same name, grown in various municipalities of the province of Cuneo, along the left bank of the Tanaro River. According to legend, Persephone charged the Tanaro with separating the Roero region from the Langhe. The unique character of this area is determined by the sandy soil, the wines are often described as having been grown on the beach.

The municipalities that produce Arneis include: Canale, Corneliano d'Alba, Piobesi d'Alba, Vezza d'Alba, Baldissero d'Alba, Castagnito, Castellinaldo, Govone, Guarene, Magliano Alfieri, Montà, Montaldo Roero, Monteu Roero, Monticello d'Alba, Pocapaglia, Priocca, S. Vittoria d'Alba, S. Stefano Roero and Sommariva Perno. The appellations include Roero Arneis, Langhe Arneis and Roero Arneis Spumante, all made with 100% Arneis grapes and a maximum production of 7,000 liters per hectare.

In the Piedmontese dialect, "Arneis" refers to a mischievous character, due to the grape's reputation for being difficult to tame. Back in the day, Arneis served as the main ingredient for the first vermouth experiment and was even planted between rows of Nebbiolo during the World Wars to deter birds from the more valuable Nebbiolo vines. The wine obtained its DOC label on January 31, 1989, followed by DOCG status on December 7, 2004, thanks to a remarkable improvement in quality that has created a growing demand for Arneis wines.

The soft and highly permeable soils of the Roero, with several layers of sand and mineral elements, together with temperature fluctuations, create an ideal environment for the Arneis grape. It offers intense aromas of ripe fruit and presents itself with a bright straw yellow color, often with greenish tones.

The distinctive aromas of Arneis include ripe apples and yellow peaches with silky skin, accompanied by notes of white flowers, chamomile, sage and acacia. In the mouth the immediate freshness evolves into a pleasant nutty aftertaste.

This versatile wine can be perfectly combined at a young age with dishes of lean fish, white meat, various vegetables and soft to medium matured cheeses. The Arneis is a unique expression of the terroir of Roero.

 

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