Ascheri Verduno Pelaverga

WHY WE LOVE IT

Pelaverga is a rare, red grape variety native to the hills of Piedmont in northwestern Italy, particularly the Verduno area.
Ascheri donates 10% of this special wine, Ascheri Matteo Verduno Pelaverga, to Taste of Solidarity, a foundation established in 2004 to support those in need. The project gathers donations of clothing, household items, and food for distribution by volunteers in Torino.
The wine, made from the rare Pelaverga grape, features the project’s logo on its label.
Drink now or cellar for 3-5 years.

Varietal Composition: 100% Pelaverga

Elaboration: Harvested in October, fermentation lasts about 8 days, at 26°C.

Tasting Notes: Light ruby red in color, with an elegant bouquet of red berries and flowers. It offers spicy, velvety notes of black pepper, creating a delicate, harmonious, and pleasantly soft experience. This charming wine is easy to drink and showcases great balance and typicity.

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PRODUCER BACKGROUND

The Azienda Agricola Giacomo Ascheri originated in the early 19th Century in La Morra, a picturesque little hilltop town founded in the 12th Century. Early on, the family developed a vine cultivation method considered innovative for its time. In 1880, they moved the winery to the nearby town of Bra, a more convenient distribution location. Both Bra and La Morra are in the Langhe area of northern Italy’s Piedmont region, about 60 Km south of Turin. This area produces some of Italy’s best wines.

Matteo Ascheri and his son, Giuseppe, subscribe to the winemaking philosophy of non-intervention, using technology in moderation and aging the wine in large casks. Their goal is to capture the most faithful expression of the vineyard, with respect to the wine’s elegance, finesse, natural concentration, and balance.

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