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March 25 - Matteo Correggio Roero Arneis 2008 - the ViniCode™

Matteo Correggio, Roero Arneis, Piedmont, Italy, 2008

Grapes: Arneis
appearance - bright, clear
color - pale yellow
aroma - moderate
flavors (smell + taste)
sweetness - dry.
acidity - defined.
oak/toast - burnt wood.
fruit/floral - lemon, honeysuckle.
earth/spice - mineral.
body - medium.
alcohol - 13%.
tannins - .
serving notes - remove from the refrigerator and allow to stand for 15 minutes before serving. 

For our Perfect Pairing of Matteo Correggio Roero Arneis and Dried Fruit Risotto click here.

March 23 - Bruno Giacosa Roero Arneis 2008 - the ViniCode™

Bruno Giacosa, Roero Arneis, Piedmont, Italy, 2008

Grapes: Arneis
appearance - bright, clear
color - pale yellow
aroma - subtle
flavors (smell + taste)
sweetness - dry, slight sweetness.
acidity - round.
oak/toast - burnt wood.
fruit/floral - orange, honeysuckle.
earth/spice - chalk.
body - light.
alcohol - 12.5%.
tannins - .
serving notes - remove from the refrigerator and allow to stand for 15 minutes before serving. 

For our Perfect Pairing of Bruno Giacosa Roero Arneis and Thai Style Grilled Fish click here.

March 03 - Mauro Sebaste Roero Arneis 2009 - the ViniCode™

Mauro Sebaste, Roero Arneis, Piedmont, Italy, 2009

Grapes: Arneis
appearance - bright, clear
color - pale yellow
aroma - subtle
flavors (smell + taste)
sweetness - dry, slight sweetness.
acidity - round.
oak/toast - .
fruit/floral - golden delicious apples.
earth/spice - mint.
body - medium-light.
alcohol - 13%.
tannins - .
serving notes - remove from the refrigerator and allow to stand for at least 15 minutes. opens up as it warms.

For our Perfect Pairing of Mauro Sebaste Roero Arneis and Pasta with Tuna and Capers click here.

February 12 - Cornarea Roero Arneis 2007 - the ViniCode™

Cornarea, Roero Arneis, Piedmont, Italy, 2007

Grapes: Arneis
appearance - bright, clear
color - pale yellow
aroma - moderate
flavors (smell + taste)
sweetness - off-dry.
acidity - defined.
oak/toast - .
fruit/floral - golden delicious, pineapple, apricot.
earth/spice - mineral.
body - medium.
alcohol - 13%.
tannins - .
serving notes - remove from the refrigerator and allow to stand for at least 15 minutes. opens up as it warms.

For our Perfect Pairing of Cornarea Roero Arneis and Baked Sea Bass click here.