# Verduno Pelaverga (Giovanni Sordo)

> Red, Verduno Pelaverga DOC by [Giovanni Sordo](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/giovanni-sordo.md), Barolo, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/giovanni-sordo-verduno-pelaverga).

- **Producer:** Giovanni Sordo
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Verduno Pelaverga DOC
- **Grape:** Pelaverga Piccolo 100%
- **Production area:** Verduno; 220 m
- **Soil:** Tortonian age; fairly loose, fine and dry light marls
- **Exposure:** South-West
- **Vineyard planting:** Upwards-trained vertical trellis with traditional Guyot pruning; vines 30 years old; 4,400 plants per hectare; yield 80 q/ha
- **Vinification:** Crushing and destemming, traditional prolonged fermentation of 10 to 12 days (depending on the vintage) in stainless steel at 27-28°C; 6 months in stainless steel; 3 months in bottle. 14.5% vol.
- **Serving temperature:** 18°C
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-05



## Summary

Pelaverga Piccolo from Verduno, a very old local variety harvested around the end of September or start of October.

## Tasting notes

Ruby red tending towards cherry. Characteristic, fragrant and fruity aroma with evident spicy notes. Dry flavour with intense hints of spice and green pepper; pleasant acidity, moderate tannins, balance and full body.

## Food pairings

Traditional Langa dishes, especially cured meats and cheeses