Pelaverga di Verduno 'Speziale' Fratelli Alessandria 2025

The Pelaverga di Verduno “Speziale” is an elegant red, characterized by refined floral and spicy aromas and fresh and fragrant fruity notes. A medium-bodied wine of great finesse, representing 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 that 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, sourced 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 ranging from 250 to 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 manual harvesting, which usually occurs in the second half of September, fermentation takes place in steel tanks at a controlled temperature controlled at 25-26 °C, with skin maceration of 6-8 days. The wine matures in steel or cement for several 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 tones. The color is bright ruby red. The bouquet fascinates and captivates with delicate floral aromas, spicy notes, and aromas of small forest fruits. The sip is agile, fresh, and dynamic, with a light and silky tannic texture, rich aromatic persistence, and pleasant final freshness.