COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2024
GRAPE
Pelaverga Piccolo
PRODUCER
Castello di Verduno
REGION
Piemonte
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Light
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - Low
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Castello di Verduno is a historic estate located in the village of Verduno, the northernmost commune of the Barolo zone. The estate is famous for preserving the rare, indigenous Pelaverga Piccolo grape, which was granted its own DOC in 1995. 'Basadone' translates to 'kissing lady' in local Piedmontese dialect, a nod to the grape's historical reputation as an aphrodisiac. This wine represents a traditional, vibrant expression of Piedmont, showcasing the unique spicy and floral characteristics of this rare variety.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€22
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
12-14°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Basadone means kissing lady in Piedmontese dialect, referencing the local belief that Pelaverga is an aphrodisiac.
Fact 02
Pelaverga Piccolo is an incredibly rare grape, grown almost exclusively in the small commune of Verduno.
Fact 03
Castello di Verduno is one of the historic champions that saved this unique grape variety from extinction.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The grapes are hand-harvested from estate vineyards in Verduno. Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks with skin contact for about 8 to 10 days to preserve the fresh, primary fruit and spice characteristics. The wine is aged entirely in stainless steel tanks for several months, followed by a short period of bottle aging before release, ensuring no oak influence masks the delicate, peppery profile of the Pelaverga grape.
