Arneis (Italy)
Arneis is an Italian grape from Piemonte in northern Italy.
Typical Flavors
 Lime |
 Apple |
 Pear |
 Peach |
 Apricot |
 Flowers |
 Mint |
 Almonds |
Citrus, Apple, ripe Pear, and Apricot are typical Arneis flavors.
Hints of Flowers, Anis, Mint, and a bitter Almond aftertaste.
Profile
Arneis is fresh and fruity with medium acidity:
| SUGAR | Dry | ||
| BODY | Light | ||
| FRUIT | Medium | ||
| ACIDITY | Medium | ||
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Food Pairing
 Aperitif |
 Antipasti |
 Vegetarian |
 Grilled Vegetables |
 Olive Oil |
 Asparagus |
 Fish |
 Seafood Pasta |
 Spaghetti |
 Risotto |
 Chicken |
 Turkey |
In Piemonte Arneis is served with Antipasti, Fish, Pasta, Asparagus and Vegetarian dishes.
On the Ligurian coast it is often the preferred wine with white fish.
Pairing Suggestions
Excellent Pairings:
Aperitif.
Italian Antipasti.
Vinaigrettes. Asparagus. Fennel.
Salads. Waldorf Salad.
Seafood Pasta with Garlic.
Plain Fish. Calamari.
Cheese Sauces. Pasta with Cheese.
Cheese Risotto with Hazelnuts.
White Meat. Chicken. Turkey.
Chicken in Citrus Sauce.
Cooked or Cured Ham.
Veal and Pork in Creamy Sauce.
Cheese:
Creamy Cheese. Feta. Brie. Camembert. Mozzarella.
Soft Cheese. Asiago. Emmental. Gouda.
Piemonte Spesialities:
Spaghetti alla Carbonara.
Kale Pesto Tortellini (in Herbs, Nuts, and Cheese Sauce).
Chicken in White Wine Sauce.
Spaghetti with Garlic and Olive Oil.
Bagna Cauda (Vegetables in Warm Anchovy and Olive Sauce).
Risotto Primavera (Asparagus, Peas, Zucchini).
Ligurian Spesialities:
Grilled fish with Lemon and Basil.
Vitello Tonnato (Cold Veal topped with thick Tuna Sauce.
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The Ideal Glass
A Tulip Shaped glass is the best choice for a dry white wine.
It guides the wine to the center of your mouth, avoiding the sides, where acidity is less pleasant.
A smaller bowl also helps to serve smaller quantities, and keep the wine cold.
Remember to hold the glass by the stem!
Arneis DOC(G)
The name Arneis means "Little Rascal" because it is difficult to grow.
Most notable regions:
- Roero DOCG * (2004)
- Terre Alfieri DOCG (2020)
- Langhe DO
* Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita.
Piemonte (Piedmont)
Piemonte has been an important wine province since Roman times. The area is influenced both culturally and climatically by the Alps in the north, and the Ligurian coast in the south.
Red Wines:
Barbaresco
Barbera
Barbera Superiore
Barolo
Brachetto
Dolcetto
Nebbiolo
Nizza
Gattinara
Ruchè
Terre Alfieri
Vespolina
White Wines:
Arneis
Cortese di Gavi
Favorita
Langhe Rossese
Roero Arneis
Terre Alfieri Arneis
Timorasso
Rosé Wines:
Sparkling:
Piemonte
Nebbiolo (the power of the Barolo and Barbaresco) is the most famous grape of Piemonte, followed by the red grapes Barbera and Dolcetto.
For whites, Cortese and Arneis are the most popular grapes.
For dessert, the off-dry, sparkling Moscato d'Asti is the queen.
The most important wine regions are:
- Asti (Barbera d'Asti)
- Langhe (Nebbiolo, Barolo, Barbaresco, Barbera di Alba, Dolcetto, Roero)
- Monferrato (Barbera del Monferrat, Nizza, Cortese di Gavi)
- North (Gattinara, Ghemme)
Piemonte has 17 DOCG regions:
- Alta Langa (Metodo Classico)
- Asti (100% Moscato)
- Barbaresco (100 %Nebbiolo)
- Barbera d'Asti (Min 90% Barbera)
- Barbera del Monferrato (Min 85% Barbera)
- Barolo (100% Nebbiolo)
- Brachetto d'Acqui (100% Brachetto)
- Gavi (100% Cortese)
- Dogliani Superiore (100% Dolcetto)
- Ovada Superiore (100% Dolcetto)
- Diano d'Alba (100% Dolcetto)
- Erbaluce di Caluso (aka Caluso)
- Gattinara (Min 90% Nebbiolo)
- Ghemme (Min 85% Nebbiolo)
- Nizza (100% Barbera)
- Roero (100% Arneis)
- Castagnole Monferrato (90% Ruchè)