White

Roero Arneis

By Cornarea, Roero, Piemonte, Italy

Cornarea Roero Arneis

The estate's flagship, from the Arneis vines the family planted on Cornarea hill in the 1970s. The name Arneis means 'little rascal' in Piedmontese.

Tasting notes

Straw yellow. Intense, distinctive nose of white flowers, pear, peach, pineapple and passion fruit. The same notes return on a full, harmonious palate with great structure and persistence. Savoury, mineral finish thanks to the magnesium in the soil of Cornarea hill, blending with the fruit.

Pairs well with

Aperitif, hot and cold starters, flavourful first courses such as risotto with saffron, Parmesan or asparagus, pasta with pesto or mushrooms; medium-aged cheeses such as Robiola di Roccaverano; white meats and fish: seafood, oysters, shellfish risotto, sushi and sashimi.

Technical details

Style
White
Denomination
Roero Arneis DOCG
Grape
Arneis 100%
Production area
Cornarea hill, Canale (Roero)
Soil
Prevalently sand and clay, rich in magnesium
Exposure
East, south-east, north-east, west
Vineyard planting
11.5 ha, planted 1975-1977; Kober 5BB rootstock; 4,000 vines per hectare; trellis with Guyot pruning; 80-85 quintals per hectare; average altitude 280 m
Vinification
Crated grapes go whole into the press without destemming. Gentle pressing with a low-pressure air press. The must ferments in temperature-controlled autoclaves, and the whole process including bottling takes place in a controlled environment, which allows a light or no clarification. Particular care is taken to avoid too much sulphur dioxide.
Serving temperature
10-12 °C

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