The Pelassa 2021 Roero Arneis San Vito is bright, luminous and very fragrant. This pretty white wine shows some of the yellow rose, natural rubber and beeswax aromas that are characteristic of the versatile Arneis grape. The mouthfeel is glossy and smooth. This is a terrific value wine to drink within the next year or so.

Certified for sustainable farming protocols, the Pelassa 2020 Roero Arneis San Vito is super bright and cheerful with tonic and energized aromas that pop happily from the bouquet. This is the quintessential aperitivo wine. The freshness of the floral, peach and lemon aromas are fantastic. Bitter almond and dried basil appear on the snappy, refreshing finish. The wine is thin and simple but so much fun. Some 35,000 bottles were made.

From vintner Daniele Pelassa, the 2019 Roero Arneis San Vito has strong elements that remind me of Sauvignon Blanc with those tangy green tomato leaf aromas that you get in cool-climate expressions of the fragrant grape. The Arneis variety tends to be more viscous and less aromatic. Instead, this wine shows bright aromas of citrus, passion fruit and crushed stone.

This special selection of Roero Arneis from vintner Pelassa offers a tart and perky ensemble of passion fruit, kiwi, mineral, citrus and peach aromas. You’ll also be pleased by the crisp and focused impression it makes in the mouth.——M.L.(9/1/2010)—— 87