Description
Producer: Orsolani
Vintage: 2012
Region: Piemonte
Sub-Region: Erbaluce di Caluso
Varietal: Erbaluce
Color: White
Erbaluce is a crisp Italian grape variety that has been documented in Piedmont since 1606. It is used in the production of dry and sparkling wines. Locally it enjoys a good reputation for fresh white wines, but it’s not widely planted outside northern Piedmont.
Erbaluce di Caluso, or simply Caluso, is a classified winemaking zone found in Italy's north-western Piedmonte region. The wines from this area are produced in 33 communes in the province of Turin, with Caluso as its center. The Erbaluce grape from which the wine is made takes its name from the goddess Albaluce, whose realm was Caluso.
Erbaluce di Caluso is the bianco secco (dry white) version,
with aromas reminiscent of meadow flowers. It is characteristically dry
with a distinguishable acidity but has a well-rounded structure, making
it an excellent partner to hors d'oeuvres and fish. It is particularly
well suited to tench (a freshwater fish) and marinated trout, as well as
mocetta (the dried, spiced meat of chamois).