Verduno Pelaverga
Styles
Principal grape varieties
Terroir
Human factors
- Pelaverga piccolo, one of the rarest grape varieties in Piemonte, was historically used in blends; only in recent decades has it been vinified as a single variety.
Product characteristics
- Ruby in color with violet to cherry-red highlights; the balance between acidity and tannins renders it fresh and graceful on the palate.
- In its youth, violet and cherry notes prevail; with moderate aging, spiced notes of green and white pepper emerge.
Terroir / wine link
- In the soils of Verduno, Pelaverga piccolo expresses a balance between acidity and tannins, with notes of violet, cherry, and, with aging, green and white pepper.
Facts drawn from the cahier's terroir-link section (Lien au terroir) by automatic interpretation — see the source.
Sources
- eAmbrosia register (EU) — File number PDO-IT-A1244
- Official trade body site — Consorzio di Tutela Barolo Barbaresco Alba Langhe e Dogliani