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Erbaluce is a white grape variety, with its roots in Piedmont, Italy.
The wines show light body, no tannin, high acidity, varies and medium alcohol.
The tasting note runs to crisp apples, peach, almond, fresh, fruity and minerality.
It is planted most seriously in Piedmont and Erbaluce di Caluso.
In the vineyard it is marked by early ripening, medium vigour and a preference for cool.
On other labels it goes by Erbaluce Bianca and Greco Novarese.
At the table it suits air-cured beef, peaches sautéed in white wine and gorgonzola cheese.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Food pairings.
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air-cured beef
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peaches sautéed in white wine
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gorgonzola cheese
Also labelled.
Erbaluce Bianca, Greco Novarese.
Bottles to look for.
- Antonio Vallana e Figlio 'Innominato' Colline Novaresi, Piedmont, Italy
- Cantine Briamara 'Bere Nice' Spumante, Erbaluce di Caluso DOCG, Italy
- Cantine Briamara 'Biancamano', Erbaluce di Caluso DOCG, Italy
- Centovigne 'Miranda' Erbaluce, Piedmont, Italy
- Chiussuma 'Pajarin', Erbaluce di Caluso DOCG, Italy
- Cieck 'Erbaluce' Erbaluce di Caluso DOCG, Piedmont, Italy
- Cieck Misobolo Erbaluce di Caluso DOCG, Piedmont, Italy
- Enrico Serafino Passito Erbaluce Riserva, Piedmont, Italy
Erbaluce: common questions
01.What does Erbaluce taste like?+
Erbaluce tastes of crisp apples, peach, almond, fresh, fruity and minerality. The wines show light body, no tannin, high acidity, varies and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Erbaluce from?+
Erbaluce originates in Piedmont, Italy.
03.Where is Erbaluce grown?+
The key regions for Erbaluce are Piedmont and Erbaluce di Caluso.
04.What food pairs with Erbaluce?+
Pour it with air-cured beef, peaches sautéed in white wine and gorgonzola cheese.
05.What else is Erbaluce called?+
Erbaluce is also labelled Erbaluce Bianca and Greco Novarese.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Italy.