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Piemonte’s Bianco

Piemonte’s Bianco

by Tom Wolf by Tom Wolf

2022 Roero Arneis

2022 Roero Arneis

Tenuta La Pergola   

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Tenuta La Pergola    Italy   |  Piedmont

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Tenuta La Pergola makes some of our most beloved weeknight reds, but it was this white wine that drew us to the azienda in the first place. Years ago, having stopped at a hole-in-the-wall trattoria for lunch near Aosta—where Italy meets France and Switzerland—Kermit ordered a pitcher of Arneis hailing from the neighboring region of Piemonte. Coming across a stellar wine in such a setting is rarer than you might think, but that time, the pitcher delivered an exemplary, honest, and pure expression of this Piemontese white grape. It was the perfect complement to charcuterie and salad at the beginning of a relaxed lunch.
    Fifteen years later, this cuvée supplies that same original charm and versatility, proving Piemonte isn’t just about red wine. This lusciously plump Roero Arneis is full of zesty flavors of grapefruit, lychee, and peach that last long after you’ve taken a sip. Pour it alongside Chris Lee’s marinated olives for an ideal summertime aperitivo.

You can find Christopher Lee’s recipe here.

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About The Region

Piedmont

map of Piedmont

Kermit’s love affair with the great reds of Piemonte dates back to the early days of his career: the very first container he imported from Italy, in fact, featured legendary 1971 and 1974 Barolos from Vietti and Aldo Conterno. Regular visits since then have seen our portfolio grow to now twelve Piemontesi estates, with a strong focus on the rolling hills of the Langhe.

Nebbiolo rules these majestic, vine-covered marl slopes, giving Italy’s most mystifyingly complex, nuanced, and age-worthy reds. When crafted via traditional production methods—long macerations and extensive aging in enormous oak botti—the powerful, yet incredibly refined Barolos and Barbarescos provide haunting aromatics of tar, raspberry, incense, tea, roses, and more. At times austere in their youth but well worth the wait, they pair beautifully with the hearty local cuisine starring veal in many forms, braised beef, pastas like tajarin and agnolotti, and of course, Alba’s famous white truffles.

Surrounded by mountains on three sides, Piemonte’s climate is continental, with baking hot summers and cold winters. Nebbiolo is only part of the story here: juicy, fruity Barberas and Dolcettos represent the bread and butter throughout the region, and other native grapes like Freisa, Croatina, and the white Arneis are also noteworthy. Value abounds in the Monferrato, while Alto Piemonte also has its share of thrills to provide.

Every corner of Piemonte is rich with tradition, especially when wine is concerned. It’s no wonder we have been singing the region’s praises for over forty years.

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Terroirs

Great winemakers, great terroirs, there is never any hurry. And I no longer buy into this idea of “peak” maturity. Great winemakers, great terroirs, their wines offer different pleasures at different ages.

Inspiring Thirst, page 312

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