COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2025
GRAPE
Pelaverga
PRODUCER
Cordero di Montezemolo
REGION
Piemonte
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Light
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - Low
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Fuoricasa is a unique, contemporary addition to the historic portfolio of Cordero di Montezemolo, a legendary estate in La Morra, Piedmont, established in 1430. Created by the 19th generation, Elena and Alberto Cordero di Montezemolo, this wine is born from a desire to work with the rare, native Pelaverga grape. Because their newly acquired vineyard in Cherasco lies just outside the official boundaries of the Verduno Pelaverga DOC, they were legally required to label it under the broader Langhe DOC. Embracing this geographical quirk, they named the wine 'Fuoricasa' ('Away from home') and adorned the bottle with an open birdcage illustration, symbolizing freedom from rigid municipal boundaries and traditional wine-drinking conventions.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
€18
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
10-13°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The name Fuoricasa translates to 'Away from home,' referencing the vineyard's location just outside the official Verduno Pelaverga boundary.
Fact 02
The label features an open birdcage, symbolizing freedom from rigid municipal borders and traditional wine-drinking conventions.
Fact 03
This wine represents the inaugural 2025 vintage, marking the first time this historic Barolo producer has released a Pelaverga.
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Fuoricasa is designed to highlight the fresh, aromatic, and spicy characteristics of the Pelaverga grape. The grapes are sourced from certified organic vineyards in Cherasco, characterized by limestone-clay soils. Following a meticulous hand-harvest, only 50% of the grapes are destemmed and crushed, while the remaining 50% are kept as whole clusters. Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled concrete vats at 24°C to 25°C for approximately three weeks. Maceration is intentionally kept short to prevent over-extraction of color and heavy tannins. To preserve the vibrant primary fruit and signature white pepper spice, the wine is aged entirely without oak contact, maturing in stainless steel and concrete before early bottling.
