Carolus is Antichi Vigneti di Cantalupo’s white wine, created to keep alive an ancient tradition in Ghemme: even in a region historically renowned for its great red wines, winegrowers used to preserve a few rows of white grapes to make wine for family occasions.First produced in 1992, it is a blend of Greco di Ghemme, Arneis and Chardonnay.Greco di Ghemme is the name by which Erbaluce is traditionally known in the Novara area.The name Carolus pays homage to Saint Charles Borromeo, who travelled along the road to Arona overlooking the vineyards, and at the same time honours Carlo, the producer’s father, who celebrated his 80th birthday in 1992.The three grape varieties are vinified separately: after being harvested into crates, the grapes are gently pressed and the free-run juice – that is, the first and most delicate fraction of juice obtained from the grapes – ferments slowly at a controlled temperature of around 20 °C.The different wines are then blended in the spring, shortly before bottling.
Alcohol content: 13% vol.
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• COLOUR: golden yellow.• NOSE: fresh and pleasantly floral.• PALATE: round and fruity, with a clearly recognisable fruity aromatic note.
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Carolus is delightful served as an aperitif and pairs well with starters, fish-based first and main courses and white meats that are not overly elaborate.
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Serve chilled, at a temperature of 12 °C.
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• Producer: Antichi Vigneti di Cantalupo• Wine name: Carolus• Type: still white wine• Grape varieties: Greco di Ghemme (Erbaluce), Arneis and Chardonnay• Region: Piedmont• Production area: Ghemme, province of Novara• Vinification: gentle pressing and fermentation of the free-run juice at a controlled temperature of approximately 20 °C• Production process: the three grape varieties are vinified separately and blended in the spring before bottling• Allergens: contains sulphites
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