π Arneis
A white grape from Piedmont, Italy; the main grape of the Roero area.
Arneis is a white wine grape from Piedmont, Italy. Its main home is the Roero area north-west of Alba, on the left bank of the Tanaro river. It is also grown in the Langhe and in the Terre Alfieri zone. The grape's dialect name is sometimes translated as "little rascal" or "capricious": the vine is hard to grow, prone to disease and uneven crops. It was once even planted among rows of Nebbiolo so that birds would peck the Arneis berries and leave the Nebbiolo alone. Today the grape has been revived and its wines are respected. The wine is pale, fresh and dry, with notes of pear, flowers and almond and a light bitterness. Acidity is moderate and the body medium. The best wines of the Roero Arneis zone are protected as a designation of origin. Arneis is served chilled as an aperitif, and also with fish, vegetables and light snacks. It is usually drunk young, within two or three years of harvest.
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Frequently asked questions
Where does Arneis grow?
In Piedmont, Italy, mainly in Roero, and also in the Langhe.
What does "Arneis" mean?
The word is sometimes translated as "little rascal": the vine is hard to grow.
What wine does Arneis give?
Pale, dry wine with notes of pear, flowers and almond and a light bitterness.
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