This offering is slightly above the $20 price required to be considered a “best buy,” but it is such a superb example of Arneis, I had to include it. While the great man, Bruno Giacosa, is renowned for his majestic Barolos and Barbarescos, he also produces excellent Arneis. 2005 is a top vintage for this varietal, producing unusually powerful and rich wines. Giacosa’s 2005 was fermented in stainless steel with its malolactic blocked. It possesses remarkable intensity and richness as well as superb purity, wonderful freshness, a gorgeous, persistent texture, and flowery, honeysuckle, white peach, pear, and apple liqueur-like aromas and flavors. One of the most glorious dry whites made in Italy, it should be consumed over the next year. A Leonardo LoCascio Selection, Winebow, Montvale, NJ; tel. (201) 445-0620; fax (201) 445-9868.

This offering is slightly above the $20 price required to be considered a “best buy,” but it is such a superb example of Arneis, I had to include it. While the great man, Bruno Giacosa, is renowned for his majestic Barolos and Barbarescos, he also produces excellent Arneis. 2005 is a top vintage for this varietal, producing unusually powerful and rich wines. Giacosa’s 2005 was fermented in stainless steel with its malolactic blocked. It possesses remarkable intensity and richness as well as superb purity, wonderful freshness, a gorgeous, persistent texture, and flowery, honeysuckle, white peach, pear, and apple liqueur-like aromas and flavors. One of the most glorious dry whites made in Italy, it should be consumed over the next year.A Leonardo LoCascio Selection, Winebow, Montvale, NJ; tel. (201) 445-0620; fax (201) 445-9868.

Thick and rich, with candied peach and fruit cocktail character. Full and flavorful. Drink now. 7,500 cases made, 1,700 cases imported.??–JS??Region: Italy / Piedmont / Roero Arneis Select to Add