Roero white wines: not only fruit
Roero, unlike Langhe, where practically every centimeter of the land is planted with vines, has woods and orchards. Its landscape can also be found in a particular geological formation: the Rocche.
The soil is very sandy, so Roero has different types of wine from Langhe.
Roero is also known for producing quality white wines based on the native Arneis grape variety. The Roero Arneis, a dry white, DOCG. Despite what people say about white wines for aging, we often find wines made from full-bodied and important Arneis grapes that live well for a few years. They get an even better character from it. Then, less well-known and less widespread, Roero Bianco is another type of white wine produced in the area, which can be made from pure Arneis grapes or blended with other white varieties such as Moscato, Favorita, and Chardonnay.
Roero white wines are generally fresh and fruity, perfect with fish dishes, fresh cheeses, and light dishes. The Controlled and Guaranteed Designation of Origin (DOCG) guarantees the quality and origin of the wines produced and appreciates them for their freshness and elegance.
Roero Arneis wine is one of the most excellent wines of Roero, produced in 19 municipalities. Did you know that in the Piedmontese language, the term Arneis indicates an extroverted, sunny, and friendly person? Roero Arneis wine is white, dry, and very aromatic, even though it is not on the list of aromatic wines. It has a bouquet of aromas such as sage, lime, flowers, grass, and white fruits. Being a white wine, it is pretty high in alcohol by volume (between 12.5% and 14% vol.) and, therefore, excellent in matching with stuffed pasta, vegetable dishes, and fish. Piedmontese white wine Roero Arneis is also very popular as an aperitif accompanied by a board of cold cuts and cheese…
In Roero, white wines are very particular and appreciated. Just think, this wine was called Favorita because it was the favorite white berried grape of king Vittorio Emanuele II. The same grape in Liguria is called Vermentino and Pigato, even though, in the glass, it will have peculiar characteristics because it belongs to Roero wines.