# Il Sole (F.lli Massucco)

> White, Roero Arneis Riserva DOCG by [F.lli Massucco](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/f-lli-massucco.md), Roero, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/f-lli-massucco-il-sole).

- **Producer:** F.lli Massucco
- **Style:** White
- **Denomination:** Roero Arneis Riserva DOCG
- **Grape:** Arneis 100%
- **Production area:** Castagnito (CN)
- **Soil:** Calcareous and clay marls with sandy stratifications
- **Harvest:** First picking in October; second picking 30 to 40 days later (overripe)
- **Vineyard planting:** Vertical trellis with Guyot pruning, 70 q/ha (50 q early harvest, 20 q overripe)
- **Vinification:** Single vineyard picked twice: part in October and fermented in steel, the rest left on the vine another 30 to 40 days; the two wines are blended (page also mentions vinification in oak barriques for 6 months).
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-05



## Summary

Arneis picked at two stages from one vineyard and blended; 14% vol.

## Tasting notes

Pale straw yellow. Harmonious aroma of green fruit turning to sweet exotic fruit as it warms. Full, dry taste with an acidic vein and a sweet aftertaste.

## Food pairings

Cheeses, shellfish first courses, important fish main courses, sushi and sashimi; aperitif with savory snacks.