2021 Valfaccenda, Roero Arneis

A few miles northwest, and on the opposite side of the Tanaro river from the famous regions of Barolo and Barbaresco, Roero is a wine region in Piedmont that, like Rodney Dangerfield “gets no respect.” But that is changing, and much of the renewed interest here is due to talented young winemakers/innovators like Luca Faccenda and CarolinaRoggero. They founded this tiny estate in 2010, with the sole purpose of focusing attention on Roero and Roero alone. Arneis, the local white grape, has recently been promoted by some top Barolo and Barbaresco producers who have purchased vineyards in the area, but for Luca and Carolina this is no afterthought white wine. That commitment and passion shines through in every sip! Where It Grows: The vineyards of Roero sit mostly on steep hills that cascade down towards the Tanaroriver, and those of Valfaccenda specifically are around the village of Canale which, forreference, is less than five miles northwest of Barbaresco. Though elevations are similar