Pelaverga di Verduno 'Speziale' Fratelli Alessandria 2024

The Pelaverga di Verduno “Speziale” is an elegant red, characterized by refined floral and spicy aromas and fresh, fragrant fruity notes. A medium-bodied wine of great finesse, it represents one of the excellences of the magnificent land of Langhe. Grown almost exclusively in the territory of the municipality of Verduno, Pelaverga Piccolo is an ancient native Piedmontese grape variety, which captivates with its seductive bouquet, the pleasantness of its sip, agile and dynamic, and its expressive immediacy.

The red “Speziale” is produced with Pelaverga piccolo grapes, which come from various company crus, all located within the territory of the municipality of Verduno: Riva Rocca, Campasso, Boscatto, Neirane, Sotto Orti, and Galleria. The vineyards are cultivated in hilly areas, at an altitude between 250 and 400 meters, on calcareous soils. The vines have an average age of about 20 years and are trained in Guyot, with a density of about 4500 plants per hectare. After the manual harvest, which usually takes place in the second half of of September, fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature of 25-26 °C, with skin maceration for 6-8 days. The wine matures in steel or cement for a few months and is bottled around April or May of the year following the harvest.

The Pelaverga di Verduno “Speziale” produced by Cantina Fratelli Alessandria represents a true gem in the landscape of Piedmontese wines. A small production area that has preserved this ancient native grape variety from extinction, capable of surprising with its expressive finesse and its delicate spicy notes. The color is bright ruby red. The bouquet fascinates and conquers with delicate floral aromas, spicy hints, and aromas of small berries. The sip is agile, fresh, and dynamic, with a light and silky tannic texture, rich aromatic persistence, and pleasant final freshness.