Damilano Langhe Arneis 2024

In Short

A crisp Piedmont white from Arneis grapes, with lemon, green apple, and mineral edge that tastes bright and refreshing.

Quick Facts

• Region: Langhe, Piedmont
• Variety: Arneis
• Style: Crisp white
• Best For: Aperitivo, light lunch

Why We Stock It

Arneis is a Piedmont native that doesn't travel far, so a good bottle from a serious producer like Damilano is a chance to taste the grape as it is meant to be. The wine has the brightness and mineral grip that makes it perfect for the table without pretension, and at this price it is a natural reach for a weeknight.

Tasting Profile

The wine shows bright, clean aromatics with a firm mineral spine.

• Aroma: Lemon, green apple, white stone fruit, delicate floral notes
• Palate: Crisp and mineral-driven, lemon, green apple, subtle almond
• Structure & Finish: Excellent acidity, clean finish with pleasant saline minerality

Winemaking

Damilano ferments Arneis in stainless steel to preserve the grape's delicate aromatics and natural acidity. The wine is aged on the lees in the same vessel, developing complexity while maintaining freshness.

Serving & Pairing

Serve between 45 and 50 degrees Fahrenheit, without decanting. Drink it as an aperitivo on its own, with oysters and raw shellfish, or alongside a simple pasta with lemon and oil. The acidity and mineral character cut through fat and salt cleanly, which is why it works so well with both casual and composed food.

The Estate

Damilano is a family-owned Piedmont producer with vineyards in the Langhe hills. They work as a grower and make wine from their own sites, keeping a traditional approach to both viticulture and cellar work.

Terroir

The Langhe region sits in the hills south of Alba, where clay and limestone soils give white wines a mineral spine. The cool continental climate of northern Piedmont ripens Arneis to good acidity while the stone-laden soils show up plainly in the glass as that saline, mineral finish.