Everything About Erbaluce Grape
"ehr-bah-LOO-cheh" 
Erbaluce Description
Origin: Piedmont, Italy
History: Erbaluce is a white Italian wine grape grown primarily in the Piedmont region around Caluso, in Canavese. The grape has a long history in the Piedmont region, with the first written record dating to 1606, and most likely originated in the alpine hills of northern Piedmont. In addition to dry table wines, it is used to make sweet wines with deep golden coloring, such as passito.
Appearance: Small to medium-sized, greenish-yellow berries forming compact clusters.
Growing Traits: Erbaluce is a versatile grape variety known for its high acidity and adaptability to various wine styles, including dry, sparkling, and sweet passito wines. It thrives in the unique terroir of Piedmont, particularly in the Caluso area, where it benefits from the region's specific soil and climate conditions.
Food Pairing Erbaluce's high acidity and subtle fruit flavors make it an excellent match for lighter, fresher dishes. It pairs well with salads, antipasti, light seafood, and fresh cheeses. Its crispness also complements dishes featuring citrus-based sauces and can balance the richness of creamy pasta dishes.
Body
Sweetness
Tannin
Acidity
Alcohol
Light to medium-bodied with a crisp and refreshing profile, emphasizing its high acidity and subtle fruit flavors. Typically dry, focusing on its natural acidity and minerality with minimal residual sugar. Negligible tannins, as it is a white wine variety, resulting in a smooth and clean palate. High acidity, providing a zesty and invigorating character, making it suitable for various wine styles, including sparkling and sweet wines. Moderate alcohol content, typically ranging between 11.5% and 13.5%, ensuring balance and drinkability.
Starfruit 
Gooseberry 
White Pepper 
Honeydew 
Almond Erbaluce wines are characterized by bright and zesty flavors, including starfruit, gooseberry, and honeydew, complemented by subtle notes of white pepper and almond. The high acidity provides a crisp and refreshing finish, making it a delightful choice for those seeking a vibrant and invigorating white wine.
Regions
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Italy
•Piedmont
•Canavese
•Caluso
Notable Wines and Producers
Ferrando Erbaluce di Caluso 'La Torrazza'
•Ferrando
Orsolani Erbaluce di Caluso
•Orsolani
Cieck Erbaluce di Caluso 'Misobolo'
•Cieck
Erbaluce FAQ
Piedmont, Italy
Erbaluce has a body level of 2 out of 5. Which means that Erbaluce is Moderate to Light bodied.
Erbaluce has a dryness level of 1 out of 5. Which means that Erbaluce is Dry.
Piedmont, Italy
Erbaluce is grown in Italy (Piedmont, Canavese, Caluso).
Erbaluce wines are characterized by bright and zesty flavors, including starfruit, gooseberry, and honeydew, complemented by subtle notes of white pepper and almond. The high acidity provides a crisp and refreshing finish, making it a delightful choice for those seeking a vibrant and invigorating white wine.
Erbaluce's high acidity and subtle fruit flavors make it an excellent match for lighter, fresher dishes. It pairs well with salads, antipasti, light seafood, and fresh cheeses. Its crispness also complements dishes featuring citrus-based sauces and can balance the richness of creamy pasta dishes.
Erbaluce wines are characterized by bright and zesty flavors, including starfruit, gooseberry, and honeydew, complemented by subtle notes of white pepper and almond. The high acidity provides a crisp and refreshing finish, making it a delightful choice for those seeking a vibrant and invigorating white wine.