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Verduno Pelaverga DOC wine — Terre del Barolo winery — Dionysus

Verduno Pelaverga DOC

by Terre del Barolo · Piedmont, Italy

TypeRed
Grapes100% Pelaverga Piccolo
VineyardMunicipality of Verduno
LineVinum Vita Est
Vintages2023
Terre del BaroloPiedmont, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

Pelaverga Piccolo grown in the municipality of Verduno on soils combining clay, limestone and sand. The vines are trained on vertical trellises and Guyot pruned. Maximum yield is 9 tonnes per hectare. Harvest is entirely manual and takes place during the second and third ten-day periods of September.

Grapes

100% Pelaverga Piccolo.

Vinification

The grapes are destemmed and crushed. Alcoholic fermentation and 4–6 days of skin maceration take place at 22–24°C. Malolactic fermentation is complete.

Ageing

The wine matures for 3–4 months in stainless-steel tanks before bottling.

Technical data

Available vintage: 2023. Alcohol: 14% vol.

Tasting profile

Light ruby red. The nose is intense and fruit-led, with characteristic spicy accents. Freshness and a velvety texture shape an immediately approachable palate.

Serving and pairing

Serve at 14–18°C. Designed for early drinking, it pairs with appetizers, simple first courses, savoury soups, white meats and fresh cheeses.