Caricalasino is a white grape variety, with its roots in Piedmont, Italy.
The wines show light body, medium tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
The tasting note runs to citrus, green apple, herbaceous notes, floral, herbal and mineral.
In the cellar it meets unoaked.
It is planted most seriously in Piedmont.
In the vineyard it is marked by early ripening, vigorous vigour and a preference for moderate.
On other labels it goes by Carica l’Asino and Karija l’Osue.
At the table it suits piedmont-style pasta stuffed with cavolo nero in sage butter sauce, crispy-skinned chicken wings and seared tuna with japanese slaw.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Food pairings.
Also labelled.
Carica l'Asino, Karija l'Osue.
Bottles to look for.
- Ghio Roberto La Canna e L'Orzo Spumante Metodo Classico, Piedmont, Italy
- Ghio Roberto Vinarancio, Piedmont, Italy
- Marenco Carialoso Vino da Tavola, Piedmont, Italy
Caricalasino: common questions
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04.What food pairs with Caricalasino?+
05.What else is Caricalasino called?+
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Italy.