COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Pelaverga
PRODUCER
Castello di Verduno
REGION
Piedmont
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Light
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - Low
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Basadone Pelaverga from Castello di Verduno is a red wine from the 2022 vintage, crafted from the indigenous Pelaverga grape grown in the Verduno appellation of Piedmont, Italy. Castello di Verduno is a historic estate with a long-standing commitment to preserving local varietals, with this wine representing their dedication to the unique Pelaverga grape. The Verduno region, known for its cool slopes and specific soil composition, is the ideal environment for this varietal. The name 'Basadone' itself carries cultural associations, adding a layer of intrigue to this distinctive wine.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€28
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
14-16°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Pelaverga is sometimes called 'Gaietto' or 'Morione'.
Fact 02
The name 'Basadone' is linked to popular tradition, sometimes associated with aphrodisiac qualities.
Fact 03
Castello di Verduno dedicated an entire vineyard to Pelaverga in 1972.
Fact 04
The peppery note in Pelaverga is due to a compound called rotundone.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Basadone Pelaverga undergoes traditional vinification, with fermentation taking place in stainless steel for about ten days, utilizing periodic punching down of the cap. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for nine months in stainless steel, then spends three months in the bottle before release. The grapes are hand-harvested in early September. Castello di Verduno practices organic farming and adheres to a philosophy of minimal intervention to highlight the varietal and regional characteristics.
