2025 Cascina Chicco Roero Arneis Anterisio

Started by the grandfather in the 1950s with the purchase of a 1-hectare vineyard in Canale, the Faccenda family emerged within a few decades as one of the most important wine producers in the Roero region. The choice of vineyards was therefore very deliberate: all six are located in Cru areas: Mompissano in Canale, Valmaggiore in Vezza d'Alba, and Ginestra in Monforte d'Alba.

Cascina Chicco offers red, white, and “metodo classico” wines, each of top quality: from the classic Roeros, including a red Roero and a white Roero Arneis, the “crowd-pleaser” Barbera, and the “Nebbiolo” king Barolo. The renowned “Gambero Rosso” guide has already written glowing reviews of this promising winery on several occasions.

The Arneis grapes come from the winery located in Canale, Piedmont, Italy, in the heart of the appellation. Anterisio is a small zone of Canale with a very rich history and is considered one of the most important places for the cultivation of Arneis. The soil consists mainly of clay-limestone. After evaluating the sugar and acidity levels, the optimal harvest period is determined, but it is always in the month of September. The hand-harvested grapes rest overnight in a cold room at 0-2°C. Pressing takes place the following day. Maceration is performed with the skins, which is an interesting choice for a white wine and is more labor-intensive, but it gives the wine more aroma, structure, and longevity; not to mention, the skins also contain healthy antioxidants. Temperatures are deliberately kept very cool during all operations. It takes more time, but it is precisely this (longer) time that ensures gradual ripening and always produces finer wines. After this, the wine ages in stainless steel tanks.

This Roero Anreis from Cascina Chicco has a beautiful yellow-green color with fragrant apricot and apple aromas on the nose, but after some time we also detect chamomile and herbs. On the palate, this Roero Arneis is juicy and harmonious with good structure. Alongside the one from Montaribaldi , this Roero Arneis is definitely our favorite. Elegance from Piedmont.