One of the most beautifully named wine grapes Erbaluce, dubbed by the Romansa Alba Lux or “dawn light” owing to the limpid luminescence of its ripening berries, is an obscure grape variety hardly ever seen outside of northern Italy. The vines are found almost exclusively in a tiny appellation in Piedmont, situated northeast of Turin. Not only desirable for its rarity, Erbaluce produces a range of delicious white wines, including excellent still and sparkling wines, as well as sweet wines produced from late-harvest, then air-dried raisoned grapes. This uncommon grape is endowed with a quality that winemakers find irresistible: it maintains high levels of acid even at full ripeness. The Cieck estate in Caluso is considered one of the very best producers of Erbaluce, so we value this wine because it is both rare and delicious. The vineyards are planted using a traditional pergola training system that combines veritcal posts with a horizontal latticework creating an overhead canopy of vines. The soils are predominantly composed of deposits from an ancient Alpine glacier that are rich in pebbles, sands and clays. These soils are well-drained and rich with nutrient minerals, making them particularly suited to quality viticulture. An enticing bright straw yellow color in the glass promises a refreshing drink. On the nose, it offers a bouquet of white flowers, citrus, and a light mineral notes. On the palate, it is a riot of flavors: from lemon to green apple, with a long and pleasantly acidic finish. With excellent aging potential, it is ideal for a summer lunch on the terrace and pairs beautifully with oysters, fish dishes or fresh salads.
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