Cordero Innav Arneis 2023 Country_France Rod Easthope is an old-world

Rod Easthope is an old-world wine nut

The elevation means it’s a bit cooler than the rest of the Languedoc - so the grapes ripen with great freshness and elegance

teaching students about the chemistry of white wine

The blend is dominated by Cabernet with a small dollop of Shiraz and Cinsault - you get loads of bright blackberry and cassis from the Cab

Cordero Innav Arneis 2023 Country_France Rod Easthope is an old-worldWhen I asked Serena for samples of her big Italian reds, what I didn't expect to turn up was this absolute gem of a white. Its from the little known Roero region which is right beside the far more famous Langhe. Langhe looks like a postcard rolling hills, imposing wineries, immaculate vineyards. Roero in comparison is more mountainous, wild and biodiverse, dotted with pockets of tiny vineyards. Serena tells me the people are a bit wilder too! Serenas