# Mario Costa Arneis (Mario Costa)

> White, Roero Arneis Riserva DOCG by [Mario Costa](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/mario-costa.md), Roero, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/mario-costa-roero-riserva-mario-costa-arneis).

- **Producer:** Mario Costa
- **Style:** White
- **Denomination:** Roero Arneis Riserva DOCG
- **Grape:** Arneis 100%
- **Production area:** Canale, 300 m a.s.l.
- **Soil:** Sandy, well exposed
- **Exposure:** South-West
- **Harvest:** By hand, late September
- **Vineyard planting:** Counter-espalier (controspalliera) training, Guyot pruning
- **Vinification:** Destemming, 8 hours of maceration in the press in an inert environment, then soft pressing. Ferments in second-use French oak barriques and ages on fine lees with frequent manual bâtonnage. Ages 16 months in wood and at least 18 to 24 months in bottles laid down. Made only in exceptional vintages.
- **Serving temperature:** 16 °C
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-05



## Summary

The Selezioni line white Roero Riserva from 100% Arneis, fermented in second-use French oak and aged 16 months in wood. Made only in exceptional vintages.

## Tasting notes

Intense straw yellow, rich and complex on the nose, with aromas of citrus, white pepper, aromatic herbs and a delicate note of dried apricot. Soft and powerful on the palate, with vigorous acidity and a rich taste that integrates the mineral notes.

## Food pairings

Fish dishes, including elaborate ones; aged cheeses; filled egg pasta, lasagne al ragù and aubergine parmigiana.