DeLaurenti Roero Arneis DOCG

Arneis is Piedmont’s native white, grown for centuries on the same hills that yield Barolo and Barbaresco. By the 1980s it had almost vanished, but a small band of growers nursed it back, and in the ’90s it re-emerged as Roero’s calling card - sometimes dubbed "Barolo bianco," though it needs no comparison to justify its place at the table.

This bottling comes from the sandy slopes of Santo Stefano Roero. It pours a bright straw yellow. The nose suggests fresh fruit and white flowers. On the palate it’s crisp and poised, with stone-fruit flavors giving way to a clean, mineral finish, typical of the Roero landscape.

Think of Arneis as a lively alternative to Sancerre or a Pinot Grigio with more nerve. Chill it lightly and pair with shellfish, grilled trout, or a simple roast chicken. It’s the sort of everyday white that makes summer meals feel complete.