π Erbaluce
A white grape from Piedmont making dry, sparkling and sweet Caluso wines.
Erbaluce is a white grape from Piedmont in north-western Italy. It grows on the hills around the town of Caluso. The berries are large and high in acidity, so Erbaluce can make several styles of wine: dry, sparkling and sweet.
The main wine is called Erbaluce di Caluso. The grape is also part of other Piedmont appellations: Canavese, Colline Novaresi and Coste della Sesia. Its high acidity suits sparkling wine well.
Erbaluce is a local variety that is hardly grown outside Italy. It belongs to Italian wine and to the vineyards of Upper Piedmont. The sweet wine from dried berries is a separate local style. The dry wine goes well with fish and light starters. Erbaluce is known for its high acidity, which is its main strength. Thanks to it the wines come out fresh and can be kept for a long time.
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- π Grape varieties
- Origin
- πΊοΈ Italian wine
- Where it grows
- π Piedmont, π Alto Piemonte
- Main grape in
- π Colline Novaresi, π Coste della Sesia, π Canavese, π Erbaluce di Caluso
- Wines made from it
- π· Sparkling wine
Frequently asked questions
What is Erbaluce?
A white grape from Piedmont, Italy, used for dry, sparkling and sweet wines.
What wine is made from Erbaluce?
The main one is Erbaluce di Caluso. There are also sparkling versions and a sweet wine from dried berries.
Where does Erbaluce grow?
Mainly in Piedmont, around the town of Caluso and neighbouring zones.
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