Made with organic fruit, the Malvirà 2019 Roero Arneis Renesio opens to a pretty golden color with a very faint hint of amber. The wine is fresh and zesty, with crisp apple and fragrant summer peach. There is a mild point of crushed stone or mineral on the close. This is an accessible wine with the basic flexibility and altitude to pair with fried or finger foods.

Malvira’s 2011 Roero Arneis Renesio is gorgeous. An open, enticing bouquet redolent of smoke, lemon and crushed rocks emerges from the glass in this pure, crystalline wine. The 2011 is bursting with energy and focus. A light hint of floral-infused honey adds depth on the finish. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2014. Malvira, one of the top estates in Roero, can usually be counted on for wines of distinction. This year’s set of new releases, however, is the most uneven I have ever tasted from the winery. The whites are strong, but all of the reds I tasted (including some that didn’t make it into this report) are disappointing to various degrees, especially considering the estate’s long track record. Various American importers, including: Indigenous Selections, Fort Lauderdale FL; tel. (954) 530-4021; Domace Vino, Shoreview, MN; tel. (612) 501-5799; Dionysus Imports, Houston, TX; tel. (713) 822-8007

The 2010 Roero Arneis Renesio is a generous, inviting wine laced with white peaches, jasmine, mint and flowers. It shows lovely energy and pliancy in a round, floral style best suited for near-term drinking. Anticipated maturity: 2011-2014. Malvira is one of Roero's most inspired producers. In particular readers should focus on the estate's Arneis and Roero bottlings. Importers: Beverly Malen Imports Inc., Chicago, IL; tel. (773) 227-9463, Ibanez Pleven Offerings, New York, NY; tel. (212) 243-9463; Domace Vino, Shoreview, MN; tel. (612) 501-5799; Dionysus Imports, Houston, TX; tel. (713) 822-8007; Imports Inc., Chicago, IL; tel. (773) 227-9463; Triage Wines, Portland, OR; tel. (206) 883-0543; Trilussa Wine Company, San Rafael, CA; tel. (415) 499-8466; Natural Wines, Boulder, CO; tel.-(303) 588-6122; Vino Vino, Charlotte, NC; tel. (704) 665-7515

Peach and grapefruit flavors mesh nicely with the supple texture in this rich white. A tangy undercurrent builds toward the grapefruit finish. Drink now. 1,500 cases made.??–BS??Region: Italy / Piedmont / Roero Arneis Select to Add

The tank-aged 2009 Roero Arneis Renesio is made in a riper, rounder style than the Trinita. It shows gorgeous depth in its succulent, juicy peaches, flowers and spices. As delicious as this is, I prefer the more focused Trinita. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2012. This is a beautiful set of new releases from Malvira, one of the leading producers in Roero. Importers: Ibanez Pleven Offerings, New York, NY; tel. (212) 243-9463; Domace Vino, Shoreview, MN; tel. (612) 501-5799; Dionysus Imports, Houston, TX; tel. (713) 822-8007; Imports Inc., Chicago, IL; tel. (773) 227-9463; Triage Wines, Portland, OR; tel. (206) 883-0543; Trilussa Wine Company, San Rafael, CA; tel. (415) 499-8466; Natural Wines, Boulder, CO; tel.?(303) 588-6122; Vino Vino, Charlotte, NC; tel. (704) 665-7515