Grapes: Erbaluce 100%.
Training system: pergola/espalier.
q/ha: 5
Maximum production of bottles per hectare: 350 (0,5L).
Harvest: mid-september
Drying: 6 months in plastic boxes.
Vinification: direct pressing of the dried grapes. Static decantation of the must and start of alcoholic fermentation.
Aging: at least 6-7 years in oak barrels.
Bottling: minimal filtration and bottling with natural cork stopper. Refinement in bottle for 1 year.
Alcohol: 14-14,5%Vol
Total acidity: 5,5/6g/L
pH: 3.3/3,35
Maximum total sulfur: 130mg/L
Shelf life: over 20 years.
Caluso Passito DOCG Riserva
Characteristics for tasting
Color: gold with bronze highlights, at time coppery.
Nose: typical and natural aromas of dried Erbaluce, mature. Intense notes of dried pastries, egg-based desserts, almonds and toasted hazelnuts. Dates and apricot.
Taste: definitely sweet. Not cloying thanks to its acidity, full-bodies, generous, velvety and harmonious.
Pairings: ideal for aged cheeses, especially blue cheeses. He loves dry pasta, meringue sweets, millefeuille, bitter and white dark chocolate. Alone.
Characteristics for tasting
Color: gold with bronze highlights, at time coppery.
Nose: typical and natural aromas of dried Erbaluce, mature. Intense notes of dried pastries, egg-based desserts, almonds and toasted hazelnuts. Dates and apricot.
Taste: definitely sweet. Not cloying thanks to its acidity, full-bodies, generous, velvety and harmonious.
Pairings: ideal for aged cheeses, especially blue cheeses. He loves dry pasta, meringue sweets, millefeuille, bitter and white dark chocolate. Alone.
