Cecu is Monchiero Carbone's selected Arneis from Roero in Piedmont, named in tribute to the family's grandfather. Fruit from carefully chosen sandy sites gives the wine a more substantial expression of the region's signature white grape. It combines fragrant orchard fruit with texture, freshness and a long, satisfying finish.
- Aromas: Peach, pear and yellow apple, with almond, sage and hints of pineapple and whitecurrant adding aromatic detail.
- Palate: Fresh but structured, with a rounded middle and persistent fruit. The almond and herbal notes give a savoury edge to the long finish.
- Style: A dry, medium-bodied selected Arneis with more texture and depth than a very simple, light aperitif white.
- Winemaking: Arneis from selected Roero sites, including the Tanone and Renesio areas, is brought together for Cecu. The focus is on the character of the fruit and a fuller, carefully developed palate.
- Cellaring: Enjoy now. Prioritise drinking over further ageing, as delicate fruit can fade with time.
- Food Pairing: Grilled fish, roast chicken, vegetable risotto or a mild cheese tart; a little butter or almond in the dish suits its textured character.
If you enjoy Arneis, Cecu gives you a little more to linger over. The fruit is inviting, but the texture and long finish make it especially good company at dinner. A lovely Piedmont white to share with someone who usually reaches straight for Chardonnay. Serve cool rather than ice cold, allowing the fragrance and texture to show more clearly in the glass.
Monchiero Carbone
In Canale, in Piedmont’s Roero, Monchiero Carbone brings together two families with deep connections to the region’s vineyards. The Carbone side planted Arneis in the early twentieth century, while the Monchiero family acquired the Monbirone vineyard in 1918 for Barbera. That shared inheritance underpins a collection centred on native grapes: Arneis, Nebbiolo and Barbera. The estate’s fascination lies in the contrasts between vineyard soils, with sandy sites and more clay-rich ground contributing different characters to its wines.
Arneis is a particular strength, explored with an ambition that reaches well beyond a simple, youthful white. In a notable recent accolade, Renesio Incisa Roero Arneis Riserva 2020 was named Best White Wine in Gambero Rosso’s 2026 Italian wine guide. The reds offer an equally rewarding route into Roero and the family’s vineyard heritage, including Monbirone Barbera. For wine lovers looking beyond Piedmont’s headline appellations, Monchiero Carbone offers both discovery and substance: regional varieties, a long family story and a reputation that demonstrates just how compelling Roero’s whites can be.
