Originally from the Piedmont region, in Italy, Arneis is a white grape varietal that is most commonly found in the hills of Roero, to the northwest of Alba. In Piemontese, Arneis means, “Little Rascal”. This, given how difficult it is to grow in the region. In the United States, this crisp, floral varietal is seldom grown. In the US, as in Italy, wines made from this varietal tend toward dry and crisp, with a full body and plenty of fruit and floral notes.