COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2017
GRAPE
Arneis
PRODUCER
Bersano
REGION
Piemonte
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Roero Arneis Bersano 2017 is a white wine from the Roero hills in Piedmont, Italy, made from 100% Arneis grapes. The Bersano winery, established in 1907, manages extensive vineyards in the region, focusing on preserving Piedmont's winemaking traditions. The Arneis grape, indigenous to Piedmont, is known for its historically challenging cultivation, reflected in its local dialect name meaning 'grouchy' or 'naughty'. The Roero appellation is central to its production, with vineyards often situated on sandy soils that contribute to the wine's character.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Passed
Ideal temperature
10-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Arneis means 'little rascal' in Piedmontese dialect, referring to its tricky cultivation.
Fact 02
It's one of Piedmont's few indigenous white grape varieties.
Fact 03
Roero Arneis DOCG is the highest classification for this wine.
Fact 04
The grape was nearly extinct in the 1970s.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Roero Arneis typically involves hand-harvesting the Arneis grapes. Fermentation is carried out in stainless steel tanks under controlled temperatures to preserve the grape's aromatics. Following fermentation, the wine is usually aged on its lees in steel vats to develop texture and complexity. A brief period of bottle aging precedes its release to the market.
