With eight generations of wine making under the family belt, it’s no surprise their wines are impressive and this 100% Arneis is no exception. The winery is located in the on the left bank of the Tanaro River in the Roero region of the highly respected Piedmont, which by no small coincidence is the birthplace of the Arneis grape, hence thereason it flourishes so well here. It’s history in the hills of Roero dates back to 1478 and has has somewhat of a renaissance after plantings dwindled to a few hectares in the 1960’s, it is now grown as far afield as California and Australia. Arneis, quite literally means little rascal, in Piemontese.
This wine has polish, depth, complexity and appeal and should be paired with seafood, chicken, salads but will also stand up to local Piedmont specialty dishes such as vitello tonnato (veal with tuna sauce). If you’re looking for a wine with the crisp acidity of a Pinot Grigio, the elegance of a French Marsanne or Roussanne with a side serving of charm and attitude this is it!
From the enticing nose to the charming palate filled with layers of pear, peaches and apricot with secondary notes of almond and vanilla this is an absolutely delicious wine and worthy of sharing with friends- whenever that may be. The name Perste “Per Stefano” (For Stefano) is a homage to their first-born son.
It may stand in the shadows of Piedmont’s bigger reds but this is definitely not to be over looked!
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