Almondo Roero Arneis Bricco delle Ciliegie 2024

For generations, the Almondo family has tended vines of Arneis, the noble white variety of Piedmont. Their six hectares are at elevation, averaging 350 meters. The old vines of the single vineyard, Bricco delle Ciliegie, are rooted in sand that covers an old ocean bed.

The 2024 release from four generation winemaker Domenico Almondo comes roaring right out of the gates, with tremendous energy and aromas flowing from the bottle.  Clean, bright notes of white flowers, almonds and a touch of sage with a generous mid-palate that gives layers of concentrated peach and citrus fruit with a mineral streak and a long finish.

The production is really tiny here, 300 cases or so, so don’t miss it as it is truly one of Italy’s great white wines. The last two vintages have received big scores from Antonio Galloni and Vinous, making a hard wine even tougher to procure. Finally, after a lengthy wait, our 10 cases have arrived… just in time for the beautiful weather!