# Lucia (Francesca Castaldi)

> White, Colline Novaresi DOC Bianco by [Francesca Castaldi](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/francesca-castaldi.md), Alto Piemonte, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/francesca-castaldi-lucia).

- **Producer:** Francesca Castaldi
- **Style:** White
- **Denomination:** Colline Novaresi DOC Bianco
- **Grape:** Erbaluce 100%
- **Production area:** Vineyards in the municipality of Briona.
- **Harvest:** Late August to mid-September, the first grapes picked each year.
- **Vineyard planting:** Planted 2009 to 2014, Guyot-trained.
- **Vinification:** Grapes are hand-picked once their bronze colour and lab readings show they are ready, then left to cool overnight and pressed the next morning. Fully destemmed and pressed at once, fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled steel tanks. Winter racking follows fermentation, then the wine is bottled the following spring.
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-25



## Summary

A 100% Erbaluce, locally called Greco Novarese, from Briona vineyards planted between 2009 and 2014, fermented in temperature-controlled steel and bottled the following spring.

## Tasting notes

Straw yellow, typical of the variety. Floral and intense on the nose, with hints of aromatic herbs. Dry and savoury on the palate, with good body that makes it full.

## Food pairings

A classic match with fish, but also good with vegetable-based first courses and white meats.