Piedmont, with its sub-regions Langhe and Roero, is one of Italy's most famous wine-growing regions. It is best known for its red wines from the Barbera, Dolcetto and Nebbiolo grape varieties. But there are also some wonderful white wines like Cortese, Timorasso and Arneis, the so-called "white Barolo".
Arneis is one of over 500 autochthonous Italian grape varieties that was almost extinct when it was rediscovered in the 1980s. It is considered one of the most important grape varieties in the region and is one of the oldest grape varieties in Italy. It is mainly cultivated in the provinces of Cuneo, Asti and Alessandria.
In the past, Arneis was an important variety for the production of sweet wines. Since the 1980s, however, the production of dry white wines from Arneis has become established. Today, some excellent winemakers have succeeded in making Arneis one of the best dry white wines in Italy - first and foremost Bruno Giacosa, Vietti and Ceretto, whose wines we have had firmly in our range for years.
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