What kind of wine is Roero Arneis DOCG 'Le Madri' 2024 - Michele Chiarlo?

The Roero Arneis DOCG 'Le Madri' 2024 - Michele Chiarlo is a Piedmontese white wine originating from the heart of Roero, in the province of Cuneo, an area characterized by sandy hills with ancient marine origins. These unique features impart a fresh, elegant, and mineral profile to the wines. Made from 100% Arneis grapes, an indigenous Piedmontese varietal, "Le Madri" offers a modern interpretation of the region's winemaking tradition, presenting a lively, fragrant, and highly drinkable wine.

Vintage details

The 2024 vintage in Roero was marked by balanced climatic conditions: a regular spring favored uniform flowering, while a warm but not excessive summer allowed the grapes to ripen slowly, maintaining an excellent balance between sugars and acidity. The result is a particularly harmonious and fragrant Arneis, rich in varietal aromas.

Vinification and aging

The grapes are hand-picked and carefully selected. The vinification of Roero Arneis DOCG 'Le Madri' 2024 - Michele Chiarlo takes place in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures for approximately two months, a choice that preserves all the fruit's fragrance and aromatic purity. This is followed by a brief aging period in the bottle for another two months, during which the wine harmonizes and develops greater finesse. No wood is used, in order to enhance the freshest and most mineral aspect of the varietal.

Tasting notes

Color

Visually, it presents a bright straw yellow color, with greenish reflections that highlight the wine's youth and freshness.

Nose

The bouquet is delicate and immediate, with aromas of white peach, pear, and wildflowers. Slight citrus notes emerge, along with a mineral nuance reminiscent of the sand and limestone of its terroir of origin.

Taste

On the palate, "Le Madri" surprises with its balance and pleasantness: the attack is soft, followed by a beautiful freshness and a lively acidity that make it extremely smooth. The finish is savory, with a delicate fruity and mineral persistence.

Food pairings for Roero Arneis DOCG 'Le Madri' 2024 - Michele Chiarlo

This Arneis is an ideal companion for light and Mediterranean cuisine. It pairs perfectly with:

• Delicate appetizers, such as seafood salads and fish carpaccios;
• Dishes based on crustaceans, oysters, and seafood;
• Simple pasta dishes with seasonal vegetables;
• Fresh and goat cheeses.

Also excellent as an aperitif, it is a wine that invites conviviality and the discovery of Roero.

Storage and aging: how to store Roero Arneis DOCG 'Le Madri' 2024 - Michele Chiarlo

Being a white wine with a fresh and fragrant profile, Roero Arneis DOCG 'Le Madri' 2024 - Michele Chiarlo should be stored in a cool place, away from light and temperature fluctuations, preferably horizontally if the bottle has a cork closure. It is advisable to enjoy it within 2-3 years of the harvest, to appreciate it at its peak of aromatic expression and balance. After this period, its freshness may diminish, but it will still retain the pleasant mineral imprint that distinguishes it.