# Roero Arneis (Cornarea)

> White, Roero Arneis DOCG by [Cornarea](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/cornarea.md), Roero, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/roero-arneis-2024-cornarea).

- **Producer:** Cornarea
- **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
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-04



## Summary

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.

## Food pairings

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.