# Vigne Sparse (Giovanni Almondo)

> White, Roero Arneis DOCG by [Giovanni Almondo](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/giovanni-almondo.md), Roero, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/giovanni-almondo-vigne-sparse).

- **Producer:** Giovanni Almondo
- **Style:** White
- **Denomination:** Roero Arneis DOCG
- **Grape:** Arneis
- **Cru / vineyard:** Vigne Sparse
- **Production area:** Montà d'Alba, Roero (CN)
- **Soil:** Three soil types across the vineyards: 1) sandy, 80% sand, 15% silt, 5% clay; 2) clay-calcareous, 35% sand, 25% silt, 40% clay; 3) acidic clay (pH 5.5), 40% sand, 30% silt, 30% clay.
- **Exposure:** East, south, west
- **Vinification:** Vinified only in stainless steel to preserve the grape's floral character; aged 6 months in stainless steel vats.
- **Serving temperature:** 8°C
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-25



## Summary

The estate's purest expression of Arneis, blended from several vineyards across the sandy, high-elevation Montà d'Alba area and raised only in steel. Certified organic (IT-BIO-015, Agricoltura Italia).

## Tasting notes

Pear, apple and acacia honey, with citrus and green hints; a lingering fruity aroma and a slightly savoury finish.