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Italian Grapes

Arneis

Albariño

Arneis is an Italian white grape variety from Piemonte.

Arneis Flavors

Citrus, Apple, ripe Pear, and Apricot are typical Arneis flavors.

With hints of Flowers, Anis, Mint, and a bitter Almond aftertaste.

Lime
Lime
Apple
Apple
Pear
Pear
Peach
Peach
Apricot
Apricot
Flowers
Flowers
Mint
Mint
Almonds
Almonds

About Arneis

Arneis is common in the hills of the Roero, northwest of Alba, where it is part of the DOCG wines of Roero.

The name Arneis means "Little Rascal", and it got this name because it is difficult to cultivate.

Arneis DOC(G)

Most notable regions:

* Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita.

Wine Region Piemonte

Piemonte

Black Grapes

White Grapes

Cabernet Sauvignon

30% Barbera
15% Dolcetto
10% Nebbiolo
  1% Vespolina

Sauvignon

20% Moscato
  4% Cortese
  2% Arneis
  1% Timorasso


Red Wines

White Wines

Red Wine

Barbaresco
Barbera
Barbera Nizza
Barbera Superiore
Barolo
Brachetto
Dolcetto
Langhe Dolcetto
Dolcetto Dogliani
Freisa
Nebbiolo
Langhe Nebbiolo
Gattinara
Ruchè
Terre Alfieri
Vespolina
Nebbiolo Rosato

White Wine

Arneis
Cortese di Gavi
Favorita
Langhe Rossese
Roero Arneis
Terre Alfieri Arneis
Timorasso


Dessert Wines

Sparkling Wines

Aperol

Aperol
Campari
Cinzano Bianco
Cinzano Rosso
Brachetto d'Acqui
Martini Bianco
Martini Rosso

Sparkling Wine

Alta Langa
Asti Spumante
Moscato d'Asti
Barbera Frizzante
Brachetto Frizzante
Brachetto Spumante

Soil

Climate

Soil

Lime-Rich.
Calcareous Marl.

Soil

Cool/Mild Continental.
Hot and Dry Summers.
Cold and Wet Winters.
Rainy / Foggy Sping.


DOCG Regions in Piemonte


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