VERDUNO PELAVERGA
DENOMINAZIONE DI ORIGINE CONTROLLATA
In Verduno, at the beginning of October or the end of September, the grapes of a very ancient autochthonous grape variety are harvested. While its production area is very limited, its popularity is growing fast. The grape is the “Pelaverga Piccolo’’.
Municipality of production
Verduno
Grape Variety
100% Pelaverga Piccolo
Aspect
South-West
Altitude (a.s.l.)
220 m
Soil
Tortonian age. Fairly loose. Fine and dry light marls
Training system
Upwards-trained vertical-trellised with traditional Guyot pruning
Age of the vineyard (years)
30
Plant density
4,400 ceppi
Cropping level per hectare
80 ql grapes
Processing
Crushing/destemming, According to tradition, fermentation is prolonged for 10-12 days
(based on the vintage)
Vinification
In stainless steel temperature controlled vats at 27°-28°
Maturation
6 months in stainless steel vats
Ageing
3 months in the bottle
Alcohol by volume
14.5% Vol (based on the vintage)
Acidity
5,5 gr/l
Sugars (Reducers)
0,3-0,5 gr/l
Characteristics
Ruby red colour tending towards cherry. The aroma is characteristic, fragrant and fruity, with quite evident spicy notes. The flavour is dry, with intense hints of spices and green pepper.
Tempts you to taste with its pleasant acidity, moderate tannicity, equilibrium and full body
Serving temperature
18°C
Recommended pairing
It goes well with all the traditional dishes of our Langa cuisine, especially lunchmeats and cheeses
AWARDS >
GUIDA | guide | ANNATA | vintage | PUNTEGGIO | score | PREMI | awards |
|---|---|---|---|
Merum | 2021 | ||
Vitae | La Guida Vini | 2021 | ||
Vitae | La Guida Vini | 2020 | ||
Falstaff | 2019 | 90/100 | |
Merum | 2019 | ||
Vitae | La Guida Vini | 2019 | ||
Vitae | La Guida Vini | 2019 | ||
Gambero Rosso | 2018 | ||
Wein Plus | 2018 | ||
Wine Advocate | R. Parker | 2014 | 15/20 |