Fratelli Alessandria Speziale Verduno Pelaverga bottle

Fratelli Alessandria Speziale Verduno label

Fratelli Alessandria Speziale Verduno Pelaverga 2024

Name: Fratelli Alessandria Speziale Verduno Pelaverga 2024 | Bine & Vine
Brand: Italy
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The red Pelaverga grape is native to Verduno; there are less than a dozen local producers who have stayed true to Verduno’s special grape.

Pelaverga is at its core lively and refreshing, with tangy, red plum flavors and floral aromas.

Locals like to chill Pelaverga wines slightly, better to enjoy it during the heat of the summer.

Pelaverga too has a bit of a saucy side; locals say it’s a natural aphrodisiac, its spicy nature inspiring equally spicy behavior.

All tank made.

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Categories: Italy, Piedmont, Red, Region, Wine Tags: Fratelli Alessandria, Italian, Italy, Organic, Organic Farming, Pelaverga, Piedmont, Piemonte, Verduno Pelaverga DOC

Fratelli Alessandria Speziale Verduno Pelaverga 2024

WINERY: Azienda Agricola Fratelli Alessandria

WINEMAKERS: Alessandro and Vittore Alessandria

ESTABLISHED: 1870

REGION: ITALY • Piedmont • Verduno

APPELLATION: Verduno Pelaverga DOC

BLEND: 100% Pelaverga piccolo

VINEYARDS: A selection from vineyards in Verduno: ‘Riva Rocca’ (southeastfacing); ‘Campasso’ (east-facing); ‘Boscatto’ (east-facing); ‘Neirane’ (westfacing); ‘Sotto Orti’ (west-facing) and ‘Galleria’ (west-facing). Local soils are called “marne di Sant’Agata,” a mix of sand and clay with a high proportion of limestone, unique to Verduno.

AGE OF VINES: 20 years, on average

WINEMAKING: Hand-harvested in late September. Destemmed and fermented on indigenous yeasts in temperature-controlled, stainless steel tanks. Aged in tank for six months, then two months in bottle.

TASTING IMPRESSIONS: Aromas of wild strawberries, raspberries, rosemary flowers, light pepper. Suave and juicy, with light tannins.

PAIRING SUGGESTIONS: As an aperitif; with grilled white meats; salumi

NOTES: The red Pelaverga grape is native to Verduno; there are less than a dozen local producers who craft pure Pelaverga wines. Often served lightly chilled.