WINE NEWS /
Roero DOC Promoted to DOCG
The small area of Roero, located north of Barolo and
Barbaresco in Piemonte, was awarded a DOCG denomination a few weeks ago. This
new designation, the highest available in the official Italian system,
will replace the DOC that was previously applied to Roero wines.
The Rosso and Rosso Riserva are made primarily from Nebbiolo, though
a small fraction may come from the local white grape Arneis, and
are often boldly fruity with notable oak.
Also included under the Roero DOCG are still and sparkling Roero
Arneis. This delightful pure varietal white wine is the product of
the indigenous grape of the same name, which was practically extinct
until Alfredo Currado of the Vietti estate revived it in the late
1960’s. Roero Arneis is generally a medium-bodied wine with
characteristic verdant and floral notes, fresh tart apples, and an
occasional hint of a sparkle even in still bottlings. Arneis was
very well received when it reappeared on the market and is now made
by many great producers, including Malvirà, Giacosa, Ceretto,
and Fratelli Brovia.
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