Balbi Soprani’s Roero Arneis is sourced from sandy, mineral‑rich Roero soils that enhance the grape’s natural lift and aromatic precision. Once nearly extinct, Arneis rebounded in the 1980s as winemakers renewed interest, leading to its DOC recognition in 1989. Fermented and matured entirely in stainless steel, this example prioritizes purity, tension, and varietal typicity. Controlled temperatures preserve primary fruit, while brief lees contact adds subtle texture without compromising the wine’s linear profile.
This is a clean, focused expression, showing precise pear, stone fruit, and citrus aromatics, layered with the grape’s hallmark almond note. The palate is medium‑weighted with crisp, well‑integrated acidity and a lightly saline, mineral edge characteristic of Roero’s sandy slopes. Fruit purity is high, oak influence absent, and the finish is dry yet slightly textural.
