| Arneis | |
|---|---|
| Grape (Vitis) | |
 An Arneis wine from the Langhe DOC | |
| Color of berry skin | Blanc |
| Species | Vitis vinifera |
| Also called | See list of synonyms |
| Origin | Italy |
| Notable regions | Piedmont |
| Notable wines | Roero Arneis, Langhe Arneis |
| VIVC number | 626 |
Arneis is a white Italian wine grape variety originating from Piedmont, Italy. It is most commonly found in the hills of the Roero, northwest of Alba, where it is part of the white Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita (DOCG) wines of Roero. It can also be used to produce DOC wines in Langhe.[1] Arneis (literally: little rascal, in Piemontese) is so called because it is regarded as a somewhat difficult variety to grow. It is a crisp and floral varietal, and has been grown for centuries in the region. The white wines made from the Arneis grape tend to be dry and full bodied with notes of pears and apricots.[2]
- ^ J. Robinson (ed) "The Oxford Companion to Wine" Third Edition, p. 35. Oxford University Press 2006 ISBN 0-19-860990-6.
- ^ K. MacNeil: The Wine Bible, pp. 331-333. Workman Publishing 2001 ISBN 1-56305-434-5.