Variety
WhiteArneis
The Roero's 'little rascal' – nearly extinct in the 1960s, rescued by Vietti and Bruno Giacosa. Pear, chamomile and almond, soft in acidity.
Taste profile
Six axes — acidity, sweetness, body, tannin, aroma intensity and depth — on a 0–5 scale, based on typical style. Real wines vary by region and producer.
Typical aromas — Arneis
These 5 aromas typically define Arneis. Actual taste experience varies by region and style.
Pear
White peach
Chamomile
Almond
Hops
Arneis aroma families
These aroma categories are characteristic of Arneis. Other varieties have different focuses.
Fruit aromas are the most common and come directly from the grape, ranging from citrus through stone fruit to black berries.
Floral aromas are especially marked in aromatic varieties like Riesling and Gewürztraminer.
Herbal aromas can be finely aromatic (sage) or grassy – a stylistic feature in some varieties, ripeness indicator in others.
Key regions
Arneis is grown in the following regions of our atlas. Click to see wineries.
Wineries with Arneis
13 curated profiles in our atlas grow Arneis.
13 wineries
Bruno Giacosa
Barbaresco · Neive
Nebbiolo, Barbera, Dolcetto
Cantina Vietti
Barolo · Castiglione Falletto
Nebbiolo, Barbera, Arneis
Ceretto Aziende Vinicole
Langhe · Alba
Nebbiolo, Arneis, Moscato
Cantine Fontanafredda
Barolo · Serralunga d'Alba
Nebbiolo, Barbera, Dolcetto
Malvirà
Roero · Canale
Arneis, Nebbiolo, Barbera
Marchesi di Barolo
Barolo · Barolo
Nebbiolo, Barbera, Dolcetto
Cascina Ca' Rossa
Roero · Canale
Nebbiolo, Barbera, Arneis
Matteo Correggia
Roero · Canale
Nebbiolo, Barbera, Arneis
Castello di Neive
Barbaresco · Neive
Nebbiolo, Arneis, Barbera