I'm usually a red wine drinker, except for Champagne of course... and a nice white in the Summer. I love a nice Sancerre, Muscadet, Gavi di Gavi, Greco di Tufo.... etc. etc.
But here's a relatively new discovery: Bruno Giacosa Roero Arneis 2007. (pronounced: roh-EHR-oh ahr-NAYZ) If you're in the NYC area, PJ Wines has it for a great price of $25.99. (vs. Wine.com for $35.99!)
I was never very familiar with this DOCG region, since Piedmont is known mostly for its reds. The region is in the Roero hills to the north and east of Alba in southeastern Piedmont. It was granted its own DOC designation in 1985. The Roero Arneis white is made with 100% Arneis grapes.
The nose displays pear, peach and papaya scents with a hints of jasmine, minerals, honey and a dash of fresh hay. The palate features pear, orange zest and minerals that merge into white peach and finishes with delicate spice and florals. It's elegant and refreshing and pairs well with summery dishes like poached or grilled fish, crab cakes and chicken paillard.
Robert Parker has called the wine "One of the most glorious dry white wines made in Italy". Of this vintage, the Wine Advocate calls it a "knockout" with "gorgeous inner sweetness in its ripe apricots, peaches and flowers".
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