Arneis (阿内斯)
May 6th, 2008 | By Daniel | Category: Wine Grapes & Styles (釀酒葡萄和作風)
Arneis
Wine Style:
This is a light-bodied dry wine from the Piedmont region.
Flavors:
Origin:
Piedmont in Italy
Found:
Italy and Australia
Arneis means “rascal” in Italian, and is so named for its ability to beguile the most patient winemakers. It is a white wine grape that originated (and is still primarily grown) in the Roero hills of Italy’s southern Piedmont, just north of Alba. Once nearly extinct, Arneis has made a comeback in recent years and is seen in Asian wine circles.
The wine received DOC status in 1989 and production has risen gradually as consumers have come to appreciate its distinctive apricot and tangerine aromas. It can produce very good wines with perfumy characteristics of apples, pears, and a hint of licorice.
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Further Reading:
CA-Italia.com
Vinodiversity
Epicurious
Appellation America
Kobrand