Arneis
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Typically best enjoyed fresh and young, within 1 to 3 years of the vintage release, when its vibrant fruit and floral characteristics are at their peak.
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Light antipasti, grilled white fish, and fresh goat cheese.
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Hailing from the sun-drenched, sandy hills of the Roero district in Piedmont, Prunotto's Arneis is a beautiful expression of a grape that was nearly lost to history. In the local Piedmontese dialect, Arneis translates to 'little rascal,' a nod to its notoriously difficult and finicky nature in the vineyard. Historically, grape growers would plant this aromatic white grape next to Nebbiolo vines to draw hungry birds away from the more valuable red grapes, or blend it to soften Nebbiolo's fierce tannins—earning it the nickname 'Barolo Bianco.' Prunotto, a historic estate with roots dating back to the early 20th century, crafts this wine using gentle pressing and temperature-controlled stainless steel fermentation. This meticulous process preserves the grape's signature aromas of white flowers, fresh pear, and apricot, supported by a distinct mineral backbone derived from the region's ancient, marine-fossil-rich soils.
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Established in 1923 when Alfredo Prunotto acquired the cooperative 'Ai Vini delle Langhe,' the Prunotto winery is situated in Alba, in the heart of Italy's Piedmont region. Under the stewardship of the Antinori family since 1989, the estate has consistently championed the diverse terroirs of the Langhe and Monferrato hills. Prunotto balances traditional Piedmontese winemaking practices, such as aging in large oak casks, with modern precision to craft elegant, terroir-driven wines. The winery is celebrated for its exceptional single-vineyard expressions, including the Barolo Bussia and Barbaresco Bric Turot, alongside classic regional styles like Nebbiolo d'Alba Occhetti and Roero Arneis.