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| Community Tasting Notes (average 90.6 pts. and median of 91 pts. in 62 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by Rossodio on 4/28/2023 & rated 90 points: Drinking excellently now. (500 views) | | | Tasted by mblatino on 5/27/2022 & rated 90 points: Beatiful nose and complex taste.
Peach, stone fruit, citrus, Minerals, apples, honey, wet Stones and green herbs.
I love Roero Arneis and the Giacosa estate does it well. (1197 views) | | | Tasted by BButts on 11/1/2021 & rated 94 points: Voluptuous. (1658 views) | | | Tasted by Djfermentation on 10/15/2021 & rated 91 points: Enjoyed with Mom in Cali! (1677 views) | | | Tasted by Thomas D. on 9/3/2021 & rated 88 points: This wine bottle had either suffered from the storing conditions at the market or the Arneis from BC is in general not getting better after a few years.
N. Bit fruit, very much in the back, hints of mineral, balanced but nothing special, still interesting notes of green Gras and herbs
T. Interesting sweetness and acidity, heavy weight, spice notes, lacks the freshness of younger Arneis. Still very good, with air the wine gets more interesting (3h!) (1823 views) | | | Tasted by Neecies on 9/2/2021: Last bottle of a case, and though a bottle two months ago was fine this one showed some riper, oxidative notes. (1594 views) | | | Tasted by David J Cooper on 9/1/2021 & rated 91 points: Clear light yellow. Nice fresh nose, lilacs, pears, white peach and jasmine rice. Dry oily orchard fruit flavours and a nice dry apple lime finish. (1384 views) | | | Tasted by Neecies on 7/19/2021: Repeating my own note from 10 months ago because every word still applies: "Yellow splendor. Apple and quince fruit softly layered with minerality and sweet butter pastry. As classy an Arneis as you could ever find--blind, I'd probably guess White Burgundy." (1190 views) | | | Tasted by AllRed on 7/16/2021 & rated 88 points: Pale color. Aromas of mineral, green apple, stone and florals. Nice citrus fruit on the palate with softened but noticeable acidity. Nice. (1164 views) | | | Tasted by 560 B&W on 6/25/2021 & rated 91 points: Lovely. Hides the alcohol well. 14% (1019 views) | | | Tasted by ID on 4/26/2021: Paired beautifully with roast chicken. Insung couldn’t get enough of it, which is saying a lot. (1216 views) | | | Tasted by Pontifax on 11/16/2020 & rated 93 points: So!....lucky to find this bottle...my wine merchant got a small shipment in recently .
Bottle #2.
On nose and palate: similar notes from my April review , lots of minerality, apple , quince , chamomile , and a wonderful full, sleek body weight without being heavy.
As it warms up , notes of witbier hops , meyer lemon and barley sugar, balance the acidity....one of the best Italian whites....goes perfectly with Salmon or roast chicken. (1807 views) | | | Tasted by Zoomin Z on 10/31/2020 & rated 92 points: Tasted initially at 57° F and the wine just sang! Bowing to another’s preferences, put it in the freezer for awhile; and when tasted at a colder temp - the wine became more reticent and bitter. So, I waited for it to warm up and enjoyed essentially a beautifully balanced, oaky, high quality Chardonnay on the nose and on the early palate. The fruit was rich, and there were notes of buttery croissant and strong minerality. To me, an Arneis is all about the finish, where it gets edgier - a drier finish, with plus acidity and dry oregano - and this wine delivered! Just have to control the bitterness... This Arneis stood up to a tomato sauce and pork chops wonderfully. (1513 views) | | | Tasted by Neecies on 10/23/2020: Yellow splendor. Apple and quince fruit softly layered with minerality and sweet butter pastry. As classy an Arneis as you could ever find--blind, I'd probably guess White Burgundy. (1786 views) | | | Tasted by HEBRO 10 on 10/11/2020: Bitter. Flat (1601 views) | | | Tasted by tooch on 9/16/2020 & rated 89 points: Smells great. Spring rain, fresh floral notes, and an herbal spiciness in the nose. The palate has nice balance with refreshing floral notes, and white peaches. Yum. (1764 views) | | | Tasted by Vino Nomad on 6/26/2020 & rated 93 points: Pontifax's note below is spot on for me. Nothing to add to that, but I'll say that this was my last bottle of 2017, and I've already tried a couple 2018s. I prefer this wine younger due to the more pronounced minerality. It veers more into honeyed, baked fruit as it ages, but the minerality and intense ripe/fresh fruit really pop when this wine is young.
I love this wine and buy it every year. I should've added a note last year... would've been 94+. (1620 views) | | | Tasted by afields on 6/8/2020: My first Arneis and reminds me of Chardonnay, with baked apple and some tropical fruit, a warm earthy side too and a hint of spice as it warms. M to M+ acid, M body. Finishes slightly meaty/savory with some gingery spice. Good but not terribly memorable, average qpr. ~6+/10 (1522 views) | | | Tasted by Ubriaco di Buffalo on 4/25/2020 & rated 91 points: Lovely wine. Light color. Neutral on the nose (some light fruit, maybe quince?). Full, round mouthfeel. Flavors of quince, white plum, and honey. Hint-of-oregano finish. (1716 views) | | | Tasted by Rob MacKay on 4/22/2020 flawed bottle: Badly Corked (1763 views) | | | Tasted by Pontifax on 4/17/2020 & rated 92 points: Have not had an Arneis in some time ....
On nose:fresh Apple, quince and warm floral notes.
On palate: ALL of the above flavours enhanced, in addition to clean gravelly minerals , but the body is round and full flavoured , no sharp edges here, clean complex herbal notes, as well as a ghost of chamomile and a note of Witbier hops( of all things) come to the fore as it warms up.....Giacosa is a noted producer, and his Arneis is a cut above the others.....went well with Dover sole this evening. (1813 views) | | | Tasted by rmalloy on 4/7/2020 & rated 92 points: I love this wine. It offers flavors of honeyed pears followed by bitter hops. It is deep, rich, and complex. It can be enjoyed on its own but also pairs well with food due to the lively acidity. The best arneis I've ever tasted. (1681 views) | | | Tasted by bensony on 4/4/2020 & rated 91 points: The 2017 Roero Arneis is transparent deep straw in color with golden hues. On the incredibly aromatic and somewhat earthy nose, the wine emits aromas of white peach, golden apple, stone fruit, lemon zest, grass, white florals (especially lily), saline minerality, and cream. Once in the mouth, the wine displays notes of pear, peach, dried pineapple, lemon, stone fruit, white and yellow florals, honey, beeswax, almond, white peppery spice, slate, and mineral. This is medium-bodied and bone-dry with vibrant medium acidity and a crisp mouthwatering finish.
100% Arneis; 14% ABV (1445 views) | | | Tasted by Neecies on 4/4/2020: Best bottle so far--the relationship between fruit and acidity is perfection right now. (1343 views) | | | Tasted by aquacongas on 4/3/2020 & rated 89 points: blind
i the nose less aromatic but in the palate a bit bitter and herbal, not precise but after half hour getting rounder and more focussed. Missing length. 89-90 (1494 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
| By James Suckling
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IMPORTANT: Please read this guide to ensure that you are cataloging your wine correctly.
Links: Ken Vastola's fabulous guide to Giacosa labels
WINES OF THE WINERY "AZIENDA AGRICOLA FALLETTO"The grapes are grown in the winery’s own vineyards and vinified in their cellars. These wines are sold with a label bearing the wording: "Azienda Agricola FALLETTO"– di Bruno GiacosaArneisArneis a white grape variety indigenous to the Roero area of Piedmont.
Arneis, meaning "Little Rascal," was discovered in Roero in the 17th century, it wasn't until the 1980's that this grape was viewed as true quality when a few championing winemakers from Roero began increasing plantings and focusing on make quality wine. Before that, it was often called, "white nebbiolo" and was planted to distract birds from taking the Nebbiolo grapes and also blended into the Nebbiolo wines. Today there are 700 hectares of Arneis planted in Roero and more in Langhe.
A typical Arneis will be medium bodied, with medium acidity, and contains notes of notes of white peach, pear, and other stone fruits, citrus, and a distinct minerality, especially when grown on sandy soils. Best examples can age and develop nutty character, but many are meant to be consumed within three years.
Official designations:
Roero Arneis DOCG: Min 95% Arneis, min 11% abv.
Roero Arneis Spumante DOCG: Min 95% Arneis, can be made at any sweetness level, min 11.5% abv.
Langhe Arneis DOC: Must be 85% Arneis
Arneis is also grown in cooler climate areas such as Oregon.
More links:
Varietal character (Appellation America)
The Freshmaker (PA Vine Co)Italy Italian Wines (ItalianMade.com, The Italian Trade Commission) | Italian Wine Guide on the WineDoctorPiedmont Vignaioli Piemontesi (Italian only)
On weinlagen-infoAlba Consorzio di Tutela Barolo Barbaresco Alba Langhe e Roero
Alba is a town and comune of Piedmont, Italy, in the province of Cuneo. It is considered the capital of the hilly area of Langhe, and is famous for the white truffle, peach and wine production. Piedmont is in the Northwestern region of Italy, bordering France and Switzerland. Piedmont is predominantly a plain where the water flows from the Swiss and French Alps to form the headwaters of the Po river. The major wine producing areas are in the southern portion of the region in the hills known as the "Langhe". Here the people speak a dialect that is 1/3 French and 2/3 Italian that portrays their historical roots. Their cuisine is one of the most creative and interesting in Italy. Nebbiolo is the King grape here, producing Barolo and Barbaresco. In addition, the Barbera and Dolcetto are the workhorse grapes that produce the largest quantity of wine. Piedmont is predominantly a red wine producing area. There are a few whites made in Piedmont, and the Moscato grape produces a large volume of sweet, semi-sweet and sparkling wines as well. RoeroRoero DOCG was established in 2005 and includes the following wines:
Roero DOCG: Min 95% Nebbiolo, aged min 20 months with 6 months in barrel, min 12.5% abv.
Roero Riserva DOCG: 100% Nebbiolo, aged min 32 months with 6 months in barrel, min 12.5%abv.
Roero Arneis DOCG: Min 95% Arneis, min 11% abv.
Roero Arneis Spumante DOCG: Min 95% Arneis, can be made at any sweetness level, min 11.5% abv.
Roero is located in the northwest corner of the Langhe region of Piedmont next to the city of Alba in the province of Cuneo. The official winegrowing area runs from the north bank of Tanaro and runs along the river between the areas of Bra and Govone. There are 23 villages in Roero, with Canale being the largest. Each area may contain more or less sandy soils; not all areas are deemed suitable for winemaking.
In 2014, Roero was named a Unesco World Heritage site.
Soils: An ancient sea, called the Golfo Padano, once covered the area of Roero in its entirety. As a result, many fossilized marine creatures and large amounts of sediment are still found in the soils. The soils are primarily sand with limestone mixed in, in certain areas, and/or clay.
Climate: Roero has a cold and temperate climate with harsh, cold winters filled with snow and an unpredictable spring and autumn, which can be very wet. Summer is hot, but can be humid.
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