Italian Grapes
Arneis
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 |
 Apple |
 Pear |
 Peach |
 Apricot |
 Flowers |
 Mint |
 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:
- Roero DOCG * (2004)
- Terre Alfieri DOCG (2020)
- Langhe DO
* Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita.
Region Piemonte
Black Grapes |
White Grapes |
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Soil |
Climate |
Lime-Rich. |
Cool/Mild Continental. |
DOCG Regions in Piemonte
- Alta Langa (Metodo Classico)
- Asti Spumate (100% Moscato)
- Barbaresco (100 %Nebbiolo)
- Barbera d'Asti (Min. 90% Barbera)
- Barbera del Monferrato Superiore
- 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
- Gattinara (Min 90% Nebbiolo)
- Ghemme (Min 85% Nebbiolo)
- Moscato d’Asti (100% Moscato)
- Nizza (100% Barbera)
- Roero (100% Arneis)
- Ruchè di Castagnole Monferrato (90% Ruchè)
- Terre Alfieri (Arneis and Nebbiolo)