Monte Maletto
Vecchie Tonneau Erbaluce di Caluso
Caluso, Asti, Piedmont, Italy
2018; Cork pulled for slow oxidation +24H.
The greatest white wine in Italy? Perhaps...
See prior notes on this vintage, still very applicable today.
2018; Cork pulled for slow oxidation +24H.
The greatest white wine in Italy? Perhaps...
See prior notes on this vintage, still very applicable today.
Nose has moist alpine hay, fresh sage, lime wedge, quince, fresh fennel, wet granite sand and a light natural wine vibe with vinegar notes likely derived from a little skin contact action.
Palate initially has zoomy acidity like biting directly into a lime, but it expands to Jasmin honey, over-ripe Bosc pear, light woody notes, chewy moist chalk textures with a dry-ish finish seeming to run out endlessly. Wow, this wine has me floored with quality, what an experience!
1500 bottles produced.
Cork pulled for slow oxidation 8H, then decanted 2H, more bottle time appreciated. 2023+
Nose has moist alpine hay, fresh sage, lime wedge, quince, fresh fennel, wet granite sand and a light natural wine vibe with vinegar notes likely derived from a little skin contact action.
Palate initially has zoomy acidity like biting directly into a lime, but it expands to Jasmin honey, over-ripe Bosc pear, light woody notes, chewy moist chalk textures with a dry-ish finish seeming to run out endlessly. Wow, this wine has me floored with quality, what an experience!
1500 bottles produced.
Cork pulled for slow oxidation 8H, then decanted 2H, more bottle time appreciated. 2023+
