‘Merlana’ is produced by Vite Colte using Erbaluce grapes, a white grape variety traditionally associated with the Caluso area and the Canavese hills.The vineyards are situated on morainic soils of glacial origin.For this wine, Vite Colte has replaced the traditional pergola training system with the Guyot system, increasing the density of the vines and reducing the quantity of grapes produced by each plant.Fermentation takes place at a controlled temperature of between 16 and 18 °C for around ten days.The wine then matures on its own lees in stainless steel tanks and completes its ageing process with several months’ rest in the bottle.
Alcohol content: 12.5% vol.
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• COLOUR: straw yellow, with greenish highlights.• NOSE: refined and delicate, with aromas reminiscent of summer flowers.• PALATE: dry and well-balanced, with a lingering herbaceous note characteristic of Erbaluce and a pleasantly mineral finish.
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It can be served as an aperitif and pairs well with starters, shellfish and seafood-based first courses.Its freshness also makes it ideal for raw dishes and sushi.
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Serve chilled, at a temperature between 8 and 10 °C.
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• Producer: Vite Colte• Wine name: Merlana• Designation: Erbaluce di Caluso DOCG• Type: still, dry white wine• Grape variety: Erbaluce• Region: Piedmont• Production area: Caluso and Canavese• Soil: glacial moraine• Training system: espalier with Guyot pruning• Fermentation: approximately 10 days at a controlled temperature of 16–18 °C• Maturation: on the lees in stainless steel tanks• Ageing: several months in the bottle• Allergens: contains sulphites
The vintage of the bottle available may differ from that shown in the product image.