Red
Verduno Pelaverga
By San Biagio, Barolo, Piemonte, Italy
Peppery, cinnamon-scented Pelaverga from the Capalot designation in La Morra, made from the indigenous Pelaverga Piccolo.
Tasting notes
Brilliant ruby red with cherry reflections. Cinnamon and black pepper with marasca cherry, rose, violet and a slight herbaceous vein. Velvety, harmonious palate with freshness and good persistence.
Pairs well with
Summer aperitif served slightly chilled; starters, shellfish and fish, first courses, savoury pies, light white or red meats, medium-aged cheeses.
Technical details
- Style
- Red
- Denomination
- Verduno Pelaverga DOC
- Grape
- Pelaverga Piccolo di Verduno 100%
- Cru / vineyard
- Capalot
- Production area
- La Morra, on the border with the original Verduno area (Capalot designation)
- Soil
- Sant'Agata laminated marls with layers of sandstone and conglomerates; marine fossils found
- Exposure
- East
- Harvest
- Second half of September, by hand
- Vineyard planting
- Planted 1990-2018; average altitude 390 m
- Vinification
- Cold static maceration for 1 day, fermentation at 24 °C for 25 days with frequent punching down.
- Serving temperature
- 14 °C in summer up to 18 °C; drink within 4-6 years
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