Erbaluce

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 Piemonte since 1606. It is used in the production of dry and sparkling wines. Erbaluce di Caluso, or simply Caluso, is a classified wine making zone found in the north-western Piemonte region of Italy. 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 doeuvres 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).

2012 Orsolani La Rustia Erbaluce di Caluso

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Producer: Orsolani
Vintage: 2012
Region: Piemonte
Sub-Region: Erbaluce di Caluso
Varietal: Erbaluce
Color: White
Erbaluce is a crisp white grape varietal that has been documented in Piemonte since 1606 and almost exclusively in and around the township of Caluso in the Canavese hills of eastern Piemonte. Often called Greco in limited plantings near Ghemme and Gattinara, east of Caluso, and thought to be a relaive of the Fiano grape variatel found in central and southern Italy. The Erbaluce grape makes a remarkably fresh and balanced white, the La Rustia is a reference to the roasted slopes where the grapes are grown (as in the place/name/appellation Cote Rotie, which denotes roasted slope, the ideal exposure of these vineyards allows the grapes to achieve remarkable richness). Erbaluce di Caluso, or simply Caluso, is a classified wine making zone found in the north-western Piemonte region of Italy. 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 doeuvres 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). Gambero Rosso Tre Bicchieri Award Winner

Orsolani Cuvee Tradizione Brut Metodo Classico 2009

2009 Orsolani Cuvee Tradizione Brut Metodo Classico

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Producer: Orsolani
Vintage: 2007
Region: Piemonte
Sub-Region: Erbaluce di Caluso
Varietal: Erbaluce
Color: White
Gianluigi Orsolani is one of very few in the northern province of Caluso, specializing the local variety Erbaluce. Determined to defy declining production, Francesco Orsolani (Gianluigis father) created the zones first Champagne method Erbaluce in 1968. This groundbreaking wine is made from 100% Erbaluce grapes using the metodo classico, whereby the wine undergoes a second fermentation in the bottle to create its fine pinpoint bubbles, yeasty aromas and white stone-fruit flavors. Paring with a whole meal and starter, the Cuvee Tradition is combined with rich appetizers of cured meats and cheeses, soups, fish dishes are particularly tasty.

Orsolani Cuvee Tradizione Brut Metodo Classico Gran Riserva

2007 Orsolani Cuvee Tradizione Brut Metodo Classico Gran Riserva

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Producer: Orsolani
Vintage: 2007
Region: Piemonte
Sub-Region: Erbaluce di Caluso
Varietal: Erbaluce
Color: White
It is from 1894 and four generations Orsolani that is synonymous with Erbaluce, one of the great white wines of northern Italy. A history of almost 120 years can be summed up in four words: reliability, respect, and work area. They are in the Canavese, one of the most fascinating areas of Piemonte, a region made up of 120 municipalities, which extends between Turin and Aosta Valley and to the east, the Biella and Vercelli. It is here that this white grape variety is at its best thanks to bright and elegant wines, material and enduring. Not only that, thanks to its natural characteristics of acidity and freshness is particularly suited to the production of large classic method, among the most interesting of the panorama Italian sparkling wines. Born with the harvest of 1995, the Gran Riserva is the ultimate expression of a bid, the dell Erbaluce Caluso of Champagne, in which the Orsolani believe always. Left to ferment wood and steel, is the classic method which is well on its lees for 60 months and that in the glass reveals all his cloth and depth.