Caluso Passito Sulè, Orsolani

CALUSO PASSITO SULÈ

D.O.C.

Wine variety

Sweet white raisin wine

Grapes variety

100% Caluso Erbaluce, from hill vineyards in Caluso area

Ground

Morainic - sandy, at 250/300 m above sea level.

Harvesting

Mid of September, very rigorous grapes harvesting selection

Vinification

Grapes picking, soft pressing, fermentation in oak barrels and refining for 3 years in barrels, constantly filled up to prevent from excessive oxidation

In bottle

Refining for a year; this wine can last and evolve for a century

Characteristics

Colour: Dark golden yellow with significant sunset orange highlights

Nose: Sweet and sunny aroma; tones of overripe fruits, apricots, plums and figs; a light oxidation enhances liquorice root, saffron and sun-dried white figs

Palate: Pleasant viscosity and tones of golden apple and tangerine, with a carob finish supporting the “freshness” for the balancing of the sweet component of this wine

Serving Suggestions

Right for ripe cheese with honey, with natural gorgonzola cheese, ideal with dry pastries

Remarks

This ancient wine mixes the old Roman tradition in producing sweet wines from Erbaluce grapes and our continuous improvement aim that developed since 1990 a new aging in wood barrels enhancing peculiar characteristics