Recit is Monchiero Carbone's welcoming Roero Arneis from Piedmont. Its name evokes a 'little king', and the family estate presents the region's signature white grape in an approachable, fruit-led style. Orchard fruit, flowers and an almond-edged finish make it an easy introduction to one of northern Italy's most appealing whites.
- Aromas: Peach, pear and almond, with lime and camomile notes adding citrus and floral lift to the gentle orchard-fruit fragrance.
- Palate: Fresh and lightly textured, with a waxy impression and a saline finish. The almond note brings a savoury accent that makes it comfortable with food.
- Style: A dry, medium-bodied Arneis with inviting fruit, restrained perfume and a refreshing, food-friendly balance rather than heavy oak influence.
- Winemaking: Fruit from several Roero vineyards is combined for the Recit expression. The aim is a clear, approachable account of Arneis, retaining its orchard fruit, floral notes and characteristic almond finish.
- Cellaring: Enjoy now. Prioritise drinking over further ageing, as delicate fruit can fade with time.
- Food Pairing: Grilled fish, chicken salad, vegetable risotto, antipasti or a mild cheese tart; try it with simple dishes seasoned with herbs.
Arneis is a lovely grape to keep in your white-wine rotation, and Recit makes an inviting starting point. It has the fruit for a first glass and the savoury finish for dinner. A relaxed Piedmont choice when you fancy a change from the familiar. 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.
