Varietal: Arneis
From: Roero, Piemonte, Italy
Taste and Critical Acclaim: The 2021 Vietti Roero Arneis is a white wine produced in the Roero region of Italy. This dry, elegant white is made from the Arneis grape, which is indigenous to the region. It has a bright, fresh aroma of white flowers and citrus, with a light, crisp palate of peach and pear flavors. The finish is mineral-driven and balanced, with a hint of almond.
RP 92 Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
Versatile, absolutely fresh and breezy, the Vietti 2021 Roero Arneis is a pleasure to drink. It delivers aromas of citrus, honeysuckle and fragrant pear with a hint of latex or whey (like you might taste in fresh mozzarella) that I adore. The wine ages on the fine lees to obtain its shiny texture. Try pairing this bottle with an insalata caprese made with heirloom tomatoes. Best After 2022
Pairing: This wine pairs well with a variety of dishes, from light salads to creamy pastas. It also pairs nicely with seafood and grilled vegetables, making it a great option for summertime meals (see zucchini recipe below). For a special occasion, try pairing the Vietti Roero Arneis with a creamy risotto, roasted chicken, or a light fish dish. This wine is sure to bring a delightful and unique flavor to any meal.
Zucchini Panzanella
By Eric Kim
About. The history of the Vietti winery traces its roots back to the 19th Century. Only at the beginning of the 20th century, however, did the Vietti name become a winery offering its own wines in bottle. Patriarch Mario Vietti, starting from 1919 made the first Vietti wines, selling most of the production in Italy. His most significant achievement was to transform the family farm, engaged in many fields, into a grape-growing and wine-producing business.
Then, in 1952, Alfredo Currado (Luciana Vietti’s husband) continued to produce high quality wines from their own vineyards and purchased grapes. The Vietti winery grew to one of the top-level producers in Piemonte and was one of the first wineries to export its products to the USA market.
Alfredo was one of the first to select and vinify grapes from single vineyards (such as Brunate, Rocche and Villero). This was a radical concept at the time, but today virtually every vintner making Barolo and Barbaresco wines offers "single vineyard" or "cru-designated" wines.
Alfredo is also called the "father of Arneis" as in 1967 he invested a lot of time to rediscover and understand this nearly-lost variety. Today Arneis is the most famous white wine from Roero area, north of Barolo. Setting such a fine example with Arneis, even fellow vintners as far away those on the west coast of the United States now are cultivating and producing Arneis!
With 35 hectares of vineyards, Vietti expects to not only increase production, but having greater control over the vineyards, looks to continually improve from a qualitative perspective. It is poised to excel well into the 21st Century.
