Everything About Arneis Grape
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Arneis Description
Origin: Piedmont region, Italy.
History: Arneis is an ancient white grape variety native to Piemonte, Italy, with references dating back to the 15th century. Despite its rich history, Arneis faced the brink of extinction in the 1960s and 70s, relegated to the sidelines as Piedmont’s red wines, like Barolo and Barbaresco, took center stage. Its savior came in the form of visionary winemakers like Alfredo Currado of Vietti and Bruno Giacosa.
Appearance: Small to medium-sized berries with a greenish-yellow hue, growing in compact clusters.
Growing Traits: Arneis is a tricky grape for growers, with low yields and a susceptibility to diseases like powdery mildew. It also loses acidity rapidly once the grapes become ripe. Rather than a slow decline as the sugars go up, arneis will hold quite intense acidity only for it to plummet over a few days.
Food Pairing Arneis's medium body and moderate acidity make it an excellent match for seafood dishes, particularly shellfish like scallops and shrimp. It also pairs well with light pasta dishes, risotto, and white meats such as chicken or turkey. Its subtle fruit flavors complement soft cheeses and salads with citrus-based dressings.
Body
Sweetness
Tannin
Acidity
Alcohol
Medium-bodied with a smooth and rounded texture, offering a harmonious and balanced mouthfeel. Predominantly dry, with minimal residual sugar, focusing on fresh and crisp flavors. Negligible tannin levels, characteristic of white wines, contributing to its clean and approachable profile. Moderate acidity, providing a balanced and gentle freshness without being overly sharp. Moderate alcohol content, typically ranging between 12% and 13.5%, making it suitable for various occasions.
Pear 
Apricot 
Almond 
Chamomile 
Herbal Arneis wines are characterized by flavors of pear and apricot, complemented by notes of almond and chamomile. Subtle herbal undertones add complexity, all balanced by moderate acidity and a smooth finish.
Regions
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Italy
•Piedmont (Roero DOCG, Langhe DOC)
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United States
•California (Sonoma County)
•Oregon (Willamette Valley)
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Australia
•Tasmania
•Victoria
•New South Wales
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New Zealand
•Gisborne
Notable Wines and Producers
Roero Arneis DOCG
•Vietti
•Bruno Giacosa
•Ceretto
Langhe Arneis DOC
•Marchesi di Gresy
•Domenico Clerico
Arneis FAQ
Piedmont region, Italy.
Arneis has a body level of 3 out of 5. Which means that Arneis is Moderate bodied.
Arneis has a dryness level of 1 out of 5. Which means that Arneis is Dry.
Piedmont region, Italy.
Arneis is grown in Italy (Piedmont (Roero DOCG, Langhe DOC))United States (California (Sonoma County), Oregon (Willamette Valley))Australia (Tasmania, Victoria, New South Wales)New Zealand (Gisborne).
Arneis wines are characterized by flavors of pear and apricot, complemented by notes of almond and chamomile. Subtle herbal undertones add complexity, all balanced by moderate acidity and a smooth finish.
Arneis's medium body and moderate acidity make it an excellent match for seafood dishes, particularly shellfish like scallops and shrimp. It also pairs well with light pasta dishes, risotto, and white meats such as chicken or turkey. Its subtle fruit flavors complement soft cheeses and salads with citrus-based dressings.
Arneis wines are characterized by flavors of pear and apricot, complemented by notes of almond and chamomile. Subtle herbal undertones add complexity, all balanced by moderate acidity and a smooth finish.