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Arneis
playProne to low acidity, Arneis should usually be consumed while fresh. The wine is also produced in a passito style from raisinated grapes. Prior to DOC regulation, this white grape was sometimes blended with Nebbiolo to temper the tannin and acidity of Barolo.
growing conditionsArneis is a vigorous vine of potentially high productivity. It is best cultivated in chalky, sandy soils that lend it structure.
origin and historyA native Piedmontese vine, Arneis originated in Roero. After approaching extinction in the early 1970s, Arneis was revived by a few producers in Piedmont who recognized its potential as a stand-alone variety.