Vietti Roero Arneis 2023
Vietti
Vietti's Roero Arneis showcases why this once-obscure Piedmontese grape has earned its own DOCG. The wine balances orchard fruit and mineral tension with real charm. It's serious enough to pair with food but refreshing enough to open on the porch.
Nose
White peach and green apple open cleanly, followed by honeysuckle, a subtle almond note, and a mineral chalkiness. There's a delicate floral lift that adds elegance.
Palate
Crisp and textured with citrus and green apple at the core. A gentle honeyed richness develops at mid-palate, balanced by bright acidity and a pleasant, slightly bitter almond finish that's characteristic of the Arneis grape.
Finish
Medium with lingering citrus, mineral freshness, and a whisper of marzipan.
- Varietal
- Arneis
- Blend
- 100% Arneis
- Vineyards
- Roero DOCG, sandy soils on the left bank of the Tanaro River
- Alcohol
- 13.5%
- Organic / Biodynamic
- No
- Skin Contact
- No
Food Pairing
Vitello tonnato or fresh burrata with white peaches
Crafted by the Krause-Vietti family at their historic cellars in Castiglione Falletto, sourcing Arneis grapes from sandy soils in the Roero hills on the left bank of the Tanaro River.
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