2023 Bruno Giacosa Arneis Roero

The Bruno Giacosa 2023 Roero Arneis will be a smaller release due to fruit that was damaged during a hailstorm the first week of July. Nonetheless, this wine remains salty, mineral-driven and bright with citrus and white peach. It is executed in stainless steel only. Perhaps this vintage is a little thinner in terms of mouthfeel, but it draws to a close with lingering acidity. Bruna Giacosa recommends giving it a little oxygen before you drink it. This white wine is always a great value buy. (ML)

The 2023 Bruno Giacosa Roero Arneis serves is the definitive benchmark for Roero Arneis. Bruno Giacosa achieved international fame for Arneis through his dedication to terroir-driven winemaking while establishing himself as a master of Barolo and Barbaresco. I love Arenis stone fruit character: pear and white peach scents followed by chamomile and almond notes with beautiful subtle herbal undertones and stony mineral elements. Arneis is grown in the beautiful hills of Roero, just outside the Langhe area where the soil is rich in sand which helps produce wines with elevated aromatics and refined structure. The 2023 Bruno Giacosa Arneis serves both an aperitivo wine and pairs well with crudo seafood pasta, light poultry dishes and creamy cheeses. This is the best way to try a top producer without breaking the bank, it is for sure I must have wine.