# Pelaverga (Fratelli Casetta)

> Red, Colline Saluzzesi DOC Pelaverga by [Fratelli Casetta](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/casetta.md), Roero, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/casetta-pelaverga).

- **Producer:** Fratelli Casetta
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Colline Saluzzesi DOC Pelaverga
- **Grape:** Pelaverga 100%
- **Production area:** Pagno, in the Val Bronda, a valley at the foot of Monviso; high hills at 300-400 m a.s.l.
- **Soil:** Sand and stone
- **Harvest:** By hand, at the end of October
- **Vinification:** Destemming and crushing. Traditional fermentation in stainless steel vats with a floating cap, lasting 7-8 days on average, with pump-overs to extract the polyphenolic substances. A short ageing in steel before bottling.
- **Serving temperature:** 14-16 °C
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-08



## Summary

Pelaverga from new vineyards planted at Pagno in the Val Bronda in 1990, when Ernesto Casetta set out to win DOC status for the variety.

## Tasting notes

Soft, brilliant red colour. Delicate bouquet recalling redcurrant and raspberry. Fresh and fruity on the palate, with a light spicy aftertaste. A wine of modest alcohol, pleasant even to the most delicate palates.

## Food pairings

Its delicacy makes it perfect with every kind of cuisine, especially vegetarian dishes, white meat and pasta. Ideal with fish dishes.