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Key regions
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Pairings
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Synonyms
Arneis is a white grape variety, and it traces back to Piedmont, Italy.
Structurally it lands at medium body, no tannin, medium-high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
Look for pear, apricot, hazelnut and floral.
In the cellar it meets unoaked.
The regions that matter for it are Roero, Langhe and Terre Alfieri.
In the vineyard it is marked by early ripening, low vigour and a preference for warm.
Watch for the synonyms: Bianchetto and Nebbiolo Bianco.
At the table it suits spaghetti with garlic and olive oil, calamari and waldorf salad.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Food pairings.
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Spaghetti with garlic and olive oil
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Calamari
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Waldorf salad
Also labelled.
Bianchetto, Nebbiolo Bianco.
Bottles to look for.
- Angelo Negro Serra Lupini, Roero Arneis DOCG, Italy
- Bel Colle Roero Arneis DOCG, Piedmont, Italy
- Beni di Batasiolo Roero Arneis DOCG, Piedmont, Italy
- Bricco Ernesto Bianco, Piedmont, Italy
- Bruno Giacosa Roero Arneis DOCG, Piedmont, Italy
- Cascina Chicco Anterisio Roero Arneis DOCG, Italy
- Cascina Luisin Ave, Roero Arneis DOCG, Italy
- Ceretto Blange Langhe Arneis, Piedmont, Italy
Arneis: common questions
01.What does Arneis taste like?+
Arneis tastes of pear, apricot, hazelnut and floral. Structurally it lands at medium body, no tannin, medium-high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Arneis from?+
Arneis originates in Piedmont, Italy.
03.Where is Arneis grown?+
The key regions for Arneis are Roero, Langhe and Terre Alfieri.
04.What food pairs with Arneis?+
Pour it with spaghetti with garlic and olive oil, calamari and waldorf salad.
05.What else is Arneis called?+
Arneis is also labelled Bianchetto and Nebbiolo Bianco.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Italy.