Region: Cascina Cariola, Carema, Piedmont, Italy (Erbaluce di Caluso DOC)
Grapes: 100% Erbaluce
Body: Light to medium
Notes: Delicate and precise. Lemon blossom, green apple, fresh almond, white peach, and a clean, flinty, mineral finish with vibrant natural acidity. Piedmont's hidden white gem, at its most expressive.
Pairing: Grilled fish, risotto, light pasta, soft fresh cheeses, or anything that benefits from a crisp, food-friendly Alpine white.
Luigi Ferrando Erbaluce di Caluso "Etichetta Verde" is produced at Ferrando Azienda Vitivinicola in Ivrea, Piedmont — a benchmark estate for the Erbaluce di Caluso DOC, imported by Rosenthal Wine Merchant (RWM). The "Etichetta Verde" (green label) is sourced from the Cascina Cariola vineyard and represents the estate's more structured and expressive Erbaluce expression, a step up from the entry-level Etichetta Bianca. Erbaluce is one of Piedmont's most ancient and fascinating indigenous white grapes, native to the Canavese hills north of Turin and capable of producing still, sparkling, and passito wines of remarkable diversity and longevity. In Ferrando's hands — one of the variety's most dedicated and skilled producers — the still Erbaluce is a wine of real mineral precision, vibrant acidity, and quiet complexity that rewards attention. An extraordinary value from a producer who has spent decades ensuring this rare variety gets the respect it deserves.
Region: Cascina Cariola, Carema, Piedmont, Italy (Erbaluce di Caluso DOC)
Grapes: 100% Erbaluce
Body: Light to medium
Notes: Delicate and precise. Lemon blossom, green apple, fresh almond, white peach, and a clean, flinty, mineral finish with vibrant natural acidity. Piedmont's hidden white gem, at its most expressive.
Pairing: Grilled fish, risotto, light pasta, soft fresh cheeses, or anything that benefits from a crisp, food-friendly Alpine white.
Luigi Ferrando Erbaluce di Caluso "Etichetta Verde" is produced at Ferrando Azienda Vitivinicola in Ivrea, Piedmont — a benchmark estate for the Erbaluce di Caluso DOC, imported by Rosenthal Wine Merchant (RWM). The "Etichetta Verde" (green label) is sourced from the Cascina Cariola vineyard and represents the estate's more structured and expressive Erbaluce expression, a step up from the entry-level Etichetta Bianca. Erbaluce is one of Piedmont's most ancient and fascinating indigenous white grapes, native to the Canavese hills north of Turin and capable of producing still, sparkling, and passito wines of remarkable diversity and longevity. In Ferrando's hands — one of the variety's most dedicated and skilled producers — the still Erbaluce is a wine of real mineral precision, vibrant acidity, and quiet complexity that rewards attention. An extraordinary value from a producer who has spent decades ensuring this rare variety gets the respect it deserves.
What is natural wine?
Natural wine is wine made with minimal intervention from the winemaker, using organically or biodynamically grown grapes and without the addition of chemicals or additives such as sulfites. The result is a wine that is unique, expressive, and often has a more complex and nuanced flavor profile than conventional wines. Natural wine is also often associated with sustainable and ethical farming practices, making it a popular choice for those interested in environmentally friendly and socially responsible products.