Tasting Notes – Rocca Felice Roero Arneis

Wine: Rocca Felice Roero Arneis 2019

Quality Designation: DOCG

Grape: The wine is produced using Arneis grapes.  Arneis is a white grape. This grape has a very strong flavor and because of this intense flavor it was originally planted near Nebbiolo grapes to attract the birds away from the more important Nebbiolo grapes.  It is sometimes blended with Nebbiolo to soften Nebbiolo which has given rise to the name Nebbiolo Bianco.

Color: pale gold

Aromas:  floral, lemon, apple, pear, peach

Flavors:  stone fruit, mango, sweet orange

Body: Medium +

Alcohol:  13%

Acid: Medium

Sweetness: Dry

Tannins: None

Balance:  Nicely balanced with fresh fruit and acidity

Serving Tips:  40º to 45º F, in a white wine glass, do not decant

Aging:  up to 2 years, drink while young

Food Pairings:  creamy pastas, chicken, turkey, fish, asparagus, vegetable dishes

Winery Notes:  The winery is in the Roero subregion of the Piemonte wine region in northwest Italy.

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