13 MesiErbaluce di Caluso Docg
Benito Favaro
13 Mesi is a non-passito white wine with great longevity. It is made from Erbaluce grapes grown in the Cavana vineyard at an altitude of 400 meters on moraine rock soils. Cultivation is organic and environmentally conscious, the harvest is done manually and only the best bunches are selected softly pressed undergo a 30-hour cryomaceration , the 12-month aging takes place in barriques. The name Erbaluce originates from a legend, telling that the fairy Albaluce blessed the inhabitants of Caluso by giving them Erbaluce. It is a variety that was already known in the 17th century and was called Albaluce because of the pale yellow-green color reminiscent of the color of light when the sun rises. It is also called in Piedmontese dialect "Bian Roustì " and "Uva Rustìa," referring to the amber pink color of the berries when ripe, which makes them look roasted. Erbaluce is characterized by a medium-sized cluster with an elongated, cylindrical shape, medium-large round berries and thin skin. It is a variety with very low and irregular productivity due to susceptibility to common vine diseases and low fertility. It is grown by maintaining a thick layer of leaves to protect the clusters from hail, which can easily occur in areas of Piedmont where Erbaluce grows.Read more
27.50 €
Aromatic notes
Intense straw yellow with golden hues. Flowers, herbs, fruit, spices, nuts. Fresh, savory, balanced, persistent.
Pairings
White meats, Cured meats, Raw or marinated fish, Delicate cooked fish, Intense cooked fish, Preserved fish, Raw vegetables, Cooked vegetables and legumes, Mushrooms and truffles, Fresh cheeses, Eggs, Fried foods, Spiced dishes.
Recommended with: Tartare di tonno, Linguine agli scampi, Stoccafisso mantecato, Carpaccio di tonno, Rombo con le patate
Structure
Colour: White
Fizziness: Still
Sweetness: Dry
Grape varieties: Erbaluce 100%
Alcohol: 13.50%
Volume: 0.75 l
Vinification parameters
Mid-September
Cryo-maceration for 30 hours. Fermentation in stainless steel. Aging in barriques for 12 months.
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Guide ratings
VINO SLOW
REVIEWED
REVIEWED
VINO SLOW
REVIEWED
Micro wine-growing area
Lago di Viverone
Vineyard
Moraine rock
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0.3 ha
Pergola canavese
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Origin
Piedmont
Canavese
Lago di Viverone
Identity card
Benito Favaro
Erbaluce di Caluso Docg
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Benito Favaro in Piverone, Piedmont: Erbaluce di Caluso grown on morainic soils, producing fresh, mineral-driven wines that reflect the character of the Canavese and the Serra d’Ivrea.
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