/pelavˈerɡa pˈikːolo/
- Pelaverga di Verduno
Red
- Pelaverga Piccolo is predominantly cultivated in the vicinity of Verduno, with its cultivation concentrated around this charming town.
- Since its humble beginnings with only three hectares planted in 1987, the cultivation area has expanded to twelve hectares today, indicating a growing interest in this unique variety.
- However, Pelaverga faces challenges in production, particularly due to its tendency to develop reductive off-notes. Winemakers must carefully manage the extraction process to achieve optimal results, ensuring the release of vibrant flavors without imparting bitter tannins from the skins.
An exceptional Pelaverga Piccolo wine presents itself with a radiant hue of bright red, enticing the senses with delicate aromas and flavors of small red berries and aromatic herbs. In warmer vintages, the red berry notes may verge on syrupy richness, yet the wine maintains its poise with a graceful acidity that prevents any hint of palate fatigue. Remarkably versatile, Pelaverga Piccolo showcases its adaptability through the production of outstanding sparkling wines as well as both light-bodied and full-bodied red wines, each expressing the unique charm of this esteemed varietal.
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