Great Italian White!
2022 Ceretto Lange Arneis Blange....$18.99Ceretto was among the first famous Barolo houses to recognize the potential of the local Arneis variety, and their rendition remains among the best of the breed. To be fair, smaller and lesser-known growers of Arneis in the appellation of Roero produce wines that are every bit as good, but this will be easier to find, and the 2022 vintage is very fine (thanks in part wise use of a screwcap closure). Arneis from better producers is often better two or three years after the vintage, and this wine is a case in point. Very subtle floral notes get this off to an appealing start, and the fruit flavors remind me of newly ripe peaches (though this could be because I happen to know that Roero grows famously great peaches—ones that are so good that they threaten vineyards now planted to Arneis or Nebbiolo).
Rated 92/100 Michael Franz, The Wine Review Online
This is fresh and floral with notes of lemons, pears, chamomile, jasmine and chalk. Medium-bodied with juicy acidity and vivid, citrusy character. Flavorful finish. Drink now.
Rated 90/100 James Suckling
About the grape:
Arneis is a white grape variety native to Piedmont, Italy, particularly the Roero and Langhe regions. Known for producing aromatic, medium-bodied, dry white wines with flavors of pear, peach, citrus, almond, and floral notes, Arneis can also show minerality and subtle herbal tones. The name “Arneis” roughly means “little rascal” in the local dialect—reflecting its reputation as a challenging grape to grow due to its low acidity and susceptibility to disease.
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