Caluso, 1980 White Wine
Erbaluce di Caluso
Bottle size: 75cl
ABV: 12%
Price:
£30.00
Description
Appearance
Deep amber-gold with copper highlights, showing clear signs of advanced maturity; slight natural haze possible due to age.
Nose
Complex and tertiary. Notes of beeswax, dried chamomile, acacia honey, and walnut skin, followed by hints of candied citrus peel, alpine herbs, hay, and a faint oxidative nuance reminiscent of old parchment and roasted almond. No primary fruit remains; the bouquet is entirely evolved.
Palate
Dry and surprisingly vibrant, driven by Erbaluce’s hallmark high acidity, which still provides lift and tension. Flavours echo the nose: toasted nuts, dried apple, honeycomb, chamomile tea, and a subtle saline-mineral note. Medium-bodied, with a firm, linear structure rather than richness.
Finish
Long, savoury, and slightly bitter, with lingering notes of almond skin, beeswax, and dried herbs. A contemplative, intellectual finish rather than a fruity one.
Condition
Good level- Bin soiled label
