White

Macerato

By Cantina della Serra, Canavese, Piemonte, Italy

Cantina della Serra Macerato

Erbaluce vinified on the skins, 'in red', the way white wine used to be made, 13.5% alcohol, about 2,000 bottles a year.

Tasting notes

Pale gold. Medium intensity, lime zest and medicinal herbs. Citrus fruit of lime and bergamot with shades of bay leaf.

Pairs well with

Fried sage leaves in batter or a fish fry

Technical details

Style
White
Denomination
Erbaluce di Caluso DOCG
Grape
Erbaluce
Harvest
Mid September
Vineyard planting
Pergola and spalliera training; 80 q/ha
Vinification
De-stemming, 1 week of maceration and a rest in stainless steel. Blend of 3 vessels of 12 months each: amphora, concrete and tonneau. Unfiltered, technical cork. Total acidity 6 g/L, pH 3.5.

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