TWO SIDES OF ROERO DOCG: ARNEIS AND NEBBIOLO AT THE SAN FRANCISCO WINE SCHOOL

Sip and Savor explores the different expressions of Roero DOCG through two masterclasses led by Master Sommelier David Glancy

ROME, ITALY, November 12, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Two grape varieties and two distinct expressions of the same territory. Roero Arneis DOCG and Roero Rosso DOCG were the focus of two masterclasses held at the San Francisco Wine School on October 29 and 30, offering about 100 students and wine professionals an in-depth exploration of the denomination through guided tastings and pairings with premium European deli meats.

Organised as part of Sip and Savor, the two sessions were led by David Glancy, Master Sommelier and founder of the San Francisco Wine School, and were designed to explore Roero DOCG wines through its two principal grape varieties, Arneis and Nebbiolo, comparing different producers, styles and expressions of the denomination.

The first session, “Roero Arneis DOCG | European White Wines & Premium Salumi Pairings”, focused on the white expression of the denomination. Participants tasted 11 wines, offering the opportunity to compare different interpretations of Arneis and explore the additional ageing dimension of the Riserva category. The wines were paired with Prosciutto Crudo and Salame Milano, adding a gastronomic perspective to the guided tasting.

The following evening shifted the focus to Nebbiolo with “Roero Rosso DOCG | European Reds & Premium Salumi Pairings”. The tasting featured nine wines, allowing participants to examine different interpretations of Nebbiolo within the Roero production area. Coppa and Mortadella accompanied the wines, offering a second perspective on the interaction between Roero DOCG and premium European deli meats.

Together, the two sessions provided a complementary reading of the denomination, illustrating how Arneis and Nebbiolo translate the same production area into markedly different wine styles. Moving from white to red and from younger expressions to Riserva wines, the programme gave students and wine professionals the opportunity to explore the diversity of Roero through direct comparison and guided tasting.

By dedicating separate sessions to Arneis and Nebbiolo, the programme offered students and wine professionals a deeper understanding of the diversity of Roero, allowing them to compare different producers, styles and stages of evolution and see how two very different grape varieties interpret the same territory.

Sip and Savor is a three-year campaign by Consorzio Tutela Roero and Istituto Valorizzazione Salumi Italiani (IVSI), co-funded by the European Union, to promote European wines and deli meats in the US and Canada. More than a promotion, it is an invitation to explore and share the cultural and sensory richness of two European excellences through exclusive content, events and experiences across North America.

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