In the glass
Aroma: white flowers, citrus, melon, almond
Palate: citrus, mineral, almond
A straw-yellow, dry, medium-bodied Arneis with fresh floral, citrus and melon aromas, mineral and almond notes, fresh acidity and notable persistence.
What it pairs with
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Vitello tonnato
Arneis's citrus and almond lift the cold veal and tuna. -
Fritto misto
Fresh acidity cuts the fried fish and vegetables. -
Trout with herbs
Mineral, floral Arneis frames freshwater fish.
How to serve Vietti Roero Arneis
Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
- Serve at 8-10°C. Cellar temperature (8-10°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a smaller all-purpose white glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Vitello tonnato, Fritto misto, Trout with herbs. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Vietti was among the producers who helped revive Arneis, the white grape of the Roero, from near-extinction in the late 1960s.
- 1967 — Vietti bottles one of the first modern Roero Arneis wines
Facts
- Producer
- Vietti
- Grapes
- Arneis (100%)
- Classification
- Roero Arneis DOCG
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- EUR 18 to 30 at retail
- Drinking window
- 1 to 4 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1967
Frequently asked about Vietti Roero Arneis
What does Vietti Roero Arneis taste like?
On the nose, white flowers, citrus, melon, almond. On the palate, citrus, mineral, almond. Structurally medium-bodied, low tannins, medium acidity with a long finish. A straw-yellow, dry, medium-bodied Arneis with fresh floral, citrus and melon aromas, mineral and almond notes, fresh acidity and notable persistence.
When should I drink Vietti Roero Arneis?
Drink 1 to 4 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Vietti Roero Arneis?
Vitello tonnato is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Fritto misto and Trout with herbs. Arneis's citrus and almond lift the cold veal and tuna.
What grapes are in Vietti Roero Arneis?
The blend is Arneis (100%). The wine is classified as Roero Arneis DOCG.