Arneis is a well-known Italian grape variety, local to the Piedmont region. While once only grown in Italy, you can now find Arneis in select vineyards across the world, including here in NZ. The team at Luca Bosio allowed for 36 hours of skin contact followed by a slow ferment in steel to make the most of the fruit flavours and textures found in the grapes. The wine then spends 6 months ageing on its lees before being bottled and released. The 2021 has notes of Nashi pear and jasmine with a slightly nutty finish. Drink now!
Ideal as aperitif or with fish.
13% abv. Arneis 100%.
17/20, Wine Central Tasting Panel