Azienda vitivinicola Roberto CrosioAlong the road from Caluso to Candia, not far from the lake, we find ten hectares under vine, seven of them planted with Erbaluce, grown using integrated pest management. In the winery, Roberto is joined by his partner Monica Violà.
The Erbaluce line starts with the basic Erbalus and includes Primavite, with eight days of whole-cluster cryomaceration; the Costaparadiso, from 25-to-75-year-old vines aged in tonneaux; and the more recent ERB=MC2, a small production from old vines with 10% of the cluster including stems. The passito Eva d’Or is very interesting and by no means cloying. Erbaluce perfectly represents Roberto Crosio’s philosophy, exemplifying terroir, tradition, freshness, minerality and longevity.
Among the stand-out reds are Goccianera, a Barbera-based Canavese Rosso; Gemini, a Canavese Nebbiolo and the steel-aged Merlot Violà, while the Rosa dei Monti rosé blends 85% Nebbiolo and 15% Syrah.
Among the sparkling wines, the Metodo Classico Incanto is produced in two ages, 40 and 80 months, both on the lees, and there is also a rosé sparkling wine made from pure Nebbiolo. Visits with tastings can be arranged in the winery and, when possible, in the vineyard too.
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