Arneis is a white Italian wine grape varietal originating from Piemonte Italy.
It is most commonly found in the hills of the Roero northwest of Alba, where it is part of the white Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita (DOCG) wines of Roero. It can also be used to produce DOC wines in Langhe. Arneis (literally: little rascal, in Piemontese Dialect) is so called because it is regarded as a somewhat difficult variety to grow. It is a crisp and floral varietal, and has been grown for centuries in the region. The white wines made from the Arneis grape tend to be dry, full body with notes of pears and apricots and hints of almond or hazelnut.
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