# Gioca (Rabino)

> White, Roero Arneis DOCG by [Rabino](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/rabino.md), Roero, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/rabino-roero-arneis-docg-gioca).

- **Producer:** Rabino
- **Style:** White
- **Denomination:** Roero Arneis DOCG
- **Grape:** Arneis 100%
- **Production area:** Canale (CN), Roero; hills Bricco Novara, Val Capun, Ca' di Carli and Bricco Renesio
- **Soil:** Medium mixture (medio impasto)
- **Exposure:** South
- **Harvest:** Early September, hand-picked into crates
- **Vineyard planting:** Vines planted in 2011; eco-sustainable farming
- **Vinification:** A blend of the estate's best selected grapes. Destemmed and pressed, then fermented with natural yeasts in temperature-controlled steel at 15 °C for about 25 days, with batonnage until spring. At least 5 months in bottle.
- **Storage:** Aging potential: 2 / 3 years
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-08



## Summary

Roero Arneis DOCG from 100% Arneis planted in 2011, a selection of the estate's best grapes with batonnage on the lees. 13.5% alcohol, about 2,500 bottles; ageing potential 2 to 3 years.

## Tasting notes

Pale straw yellow with greenish reflections. Fresh fruit such as peach, apple and banana on the nose. Complex structure, with fresh, soft acidity, harmonious and sensual on the palate.

## Food pairings

Fish dishes, fresh starters and aperitifs; also vegetable dishes, white meat and cheeses.