First Drop Vivo Arneis

First Drop Vivo Arneis 2024 is a cracking cool-climate white from First Drop Wines in the Adelaide Hills, delivering northern Italian character with bright South Australian freshness. This is a seriously thirst-quenching Arneis, far more interesting than your standard aperitif pour and tailor-made for sunny tables.

Nashi pear, green apple and nectarine lead, followed by passionfruit, lemon juice, lime zest and a clean oyster-shell mineral note. The palate is pure and zippy, with ripe fruit generosity, fine texture and a long, pithy citrus finish. First Drop Vivo Arneis 2024 is crisp, expressive and dangerously easy to drink.

Match this Adelaide Hills Arneis with freshly shucked oysters, chilli prawns, salt-and-pepper squid or lemony chicken skewers. Its lively acidity and mineral line cut beautifully through salty seafood and fried dishes, while the pear fruit sits nicely with fresh Asian flavours. Serve it properly chilled and keep it close.