# Cortine (Piazzo Comm. Armando)

> White, Roero Arneis DOCG by [Piazzo Comm. Armando](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/piazzo-comm-armando.md), Alba, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/piazzo-comm-armando-cortine).

- **Producer:** Piazzo Comm. Armando
- **Style:** White
- **Denomination:** Roero Arneis DOCG
- **Grape:** Arneis 100%
- **Cru / vineyard:** Cortine
- **Production area:** Cortine cru, Roero hills, municipality of Guarene
- **Soil:** Marly soil with sandy infiltrations
- **Exposure:** West-facing at around 350 m altitude
- **Harvest:** Early September
- **Vinification:** Soft pressing of the grapes and fermentation at low temperatures in stainless steel tanks. The wine is bottled at the beginning of the year following harvest and rests briefly in the bottle before release.
- **Serving temperature:** 6 to 8°C
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-26


## Summary

A single-vineyard Roero Arneis from the Cortine cru in Guarene, planted on marly soil with sandy infiltrations that give the wine its mineral, zesty character.

## Tasting notes

Colour: crystal-clear, straw-yellow with subtle lime-green highlights. Nose: elegant and floral, with subtle notes of fresh, white-fleshed fruit. Taste: dry, fresh and harmonious.

## Food pairings

First courses, fish; also good with charcuterie and cheese board, vegetables and sushi