Antoniolo Erbaluce di Caluso

A wonderfully crisp, aristocratic, and deeply mineral mountain white wine from the alpine foothills of northern Piedmont, Antoniolo Erbaluce di Caluso displays a brilliant, pale straw-yellow color with shimmering greenish highlights. The nose is remarkably clean, fresh, and focused, opening with an attractive bouquet of green apples, crisp white pears, and fresh citrus blossoms, beautifully complexed by distinct notes of wild alpine herbs, wet flint, and a touch of wild honey. On the palate, it is light- to medium-bodied, sharp, and brilliantly energetic. The grape's hallmark bracing, laser-like acidity frames a juicy core of orchard fruit, carrying seamlessly into a intensely savory, saline mineral texture. The finish is bone-dry, mouthwateringly fresh, and exceptionally clean, concluding with a classic, pleasant trace of bitter almond.

Food Pairing: A spectacular food wine; pairs beautifully with fresh oysters, seafood crudo, trout amandine, vegetable risottos, herb-roasted poultry, or traditional Piedmontese appetizers like vitello tonnato.