Do you know that the Piedmont region in Italy is also well-known for white wines?
Let me introduce you to Arneis, the most widely planted white grape in Roero, a province that lies between the cities of Bra and Alba, where the sandy soils make fantastic white wines. Long time ago this white grape was really planted with the aim of attracting birds and bees away from the red grapes; but within the incoming years its quality became better and it is now known as a perfect white wine.
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| City of Bra. (picture: Davide Papalini) |
Arneis is a low acidity grape that is difficult to be cultivated as it has a tendency to over ripe if it is harvested after the month of September. A medium bodied white wine, with peach, apple and citrus flavors with a hint of bitterness on the finish that might taste like grapefruit.
Also known as Barolo Bianco or White Barolo, it has been used to soften the natural harshness of the Nebbiolos too.
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| Serralunga D'Alba, Piedmont (picture: Flickr) |
Arneis is usually fermented in stainless steel barrels for five months and aged on oak barrels giving the opportunity to produce more full bodied white Arneis with aromas of almonds, apricots and peaches.
Drink it while it is young so that you could enjoy its freshness and match it with starters, shellfish, chicken and any buttery or spicy sauces.
Great wine for summer!
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