Cordero di Montezemolo Langhe Arneis 2025

In Short

A crisp white from Piedmont made from Arneis grapes, with bright citrus and green apple flavors and a dry, mineral finish.

Quick Facts

• Region: Langhe, Piedmont, Italy
• Variety: Arneis
• Style: Crisp white
• Best For: Aperitifs, light lunches, casual meals

Why We Stock It

Arneis is a traditional Piedmont white that deserves more attention than it gets, and Cordero di Montezemolo makes a clean, food-friendly version at a fair price. It is crisp and mineral enough to stand on its own, but nimble enough to work across a range of light dishes without demanding much from either the wine or the plate.

Tasting Profile

The wine is bright and dry, with quiet complexity and good acidity throughout.

• Aroma: Citrus, green apple, subtle floral notes
• Palate: Lemon zest, white peach, mineral undertone
• Structure & Finish: Dry, elegant, with lingering citrus and clean acidity

Winemaking

Arneis is fermented in stainless steel to preserve its fresh character and aromatic quality. The wine is aged briefly on its lees before bottling, which adds a subtle texture without obscuring the grape's crisp, mineral nature.

Serving & Pairing

Serve well chilled, around 48 to 52 degrees Fahrenheit, without decanting. It pairs well with oysters and raw shellfish, as well as with a simple pasta with herbs and olive oil. The acidity and mineral notes cut through richness without effort, making it equally at home with lighter seafood or vegetable-forward cooking.

The Estate

Cordero di Montezemolo is a family-owned Piedmont producer focused on traditional grape varieties from the Langhe region. They work as growers, farming their own vineyards with an eye toward expressing the character of place rather than intervening heavily in the cellar.

Terroir

The Langhe region of southern Piedmont sits at the foot of the Alps, with cool days and warm afternoons that allow grapes like Arneis to develop acidity and aromatic complexity. The soils here are calcareous and clay-rich, imparting the mineral quality and structure that makes this wine so food-friendly.