Arneis is a white grape variety from Piedmont. Although difficult to grow, due to which it was virtually extinct, Arneis is capable of producing interesting white wines showing stone fruit, pear and almond notes.
“Lightly fragrant nose of pear, white blossom and almond. Crisp, clean and zesty palate. Pretty, and well made, but a simple and undemanding floral white. Very appealing aperitif style with impressive regional character.”
Based in the steep hills of Mango in the province of Cuneo, Marco and Cinzia continue the work of Marco’s father Elvio, who worked tirelessly to promote Moscato d’Asti, and in particular his local terroir of Gramella.
Cantina Sociale Vinchio-Vaglio is a co-operative cellar located on the boundary between Vinchio and Vaglio. It services around 200 members, with around 70% of the production given over to Barbera. The million bottles produced represents around 25% of the company’s total production.
The Demarie family have been producing wines at Vezza d’Alba, in the heart of the Roero region, for three generations. Today the company is known for good quality artisan wines from the local varieties of Piedmont, and in particular, for their trust in the local Arneis grape.
