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Ascheri Verduno Pelaverga DOC 2025

Ascheri Verduno Pelaverga DOC 2025
Ascheri Verduno Pelaverga DOC 2025
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Ascheri Verduno Pelaverga DOC 2025

SKU: AVPD202510 UCAU
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Pelaverga, often known as "Pelaverga Piccolo", is a rare red grape from the hills of Piedmont in northwestern Italy.

Great drinking on its own or with food.

Pale, strawberry scented wines similar to the very lightest Freisa or even Pinot Noir.

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Ascheri Verduno Pelaverga DOC 2025

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Tasting Notes

Ascheri Verduno Pelaverga DOC 2025 is an exquisite expression of one of Italy’s rarest red grape varieties, Pelaverga, often affectionately called "Pelaverga Piccolo." Cultivated in the rolling hills of Piedmont, this wine captures the unique terroir of northwestern Italy, where centuries-old winemaking traditions meet modern finesse.

This wine is celebrated for its delicate pale hue and enchanting aromatic profile, reminiscent of strawberry and fresh red berries. Its flavor is often compared to the very lightest Freisa or even Pinot Noir, offering a subtle complexity and elegance that make it remarkably versatile. The freshness and vibrancy of this vintage bring forward a lively acidity and gentle tannins, providing a smooth and satisfying finish.

Enjoy the Ascheri Verduno Pelaverga on its own as a refreshing aperitif or pair it effortlessly with a variety of dishes. Its light body and aromatic character complement white meats, charcuterie, and soft cheeses, making it an ideal choice for both casual dining and refined occasions.

Produced under the strict regulations of the DOC appellation, this wine exemplifies the quality and heritage of Verduno, a small but prestigious subzone within Piedmont. The 2025 vintage promises an excellent balance between tradition and innovation, capturing the essence of this rare varietal with finesse and clarity.

Key Features:

  • Made from the rare Pelaverga grape, unique to Piedmont's Verduno hills.
  • Light-bodied, with a pale color and strawberry-scented aromas.
  • Versatile pairing options, great for both sipping solo or enjoying with food.

Discover the refined charm and historical significance of Pelaverga through Ascheri’s masterful craftsmanship in this exceptional 2025 DOC release.

Vinification & Cultivation

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Vineyard Cultivation

Ascheri cultivates Pelaverga in the Verduno zone of Piedmont's Langhe region, where this rare indigenous variety thrives on hillside sites with marled limestone and clay soils. Pelaverga is a historical Piedmont variety, distinctive for its lighter colour, delicate aromatic profile, and low tannin structure compared to Barolo's Nebbiolo. The 2025 vintage benefits from Langhe's cool continental climate, with moderate August temperatures and early autumn rainfall patterns that favour Pelaverga's elegant ripening style. The variety requires careful site selection and canopy management to achieve optimal phenolic maturity.

Vinification

Pelaverga typically undergoes shorter fermentation periods than Barolo, extracting colour and flavour whilst preserving the variety's natural acidity and aromatic complexity. Ascheri's 2025 likely involved 8–12 days of skin contact during fermentation, followed by gentle pressing techniques that minimise harsh tannin extraction. Aging in neutral oak or stainless steel maintains Pelaverga's delicate character; Ascheri's approach emphasises varietal expression over oak influence. Malolactic fermentation is completed before release, allowing consumers to enjoy the wine in its youth or with modest cellaring potential. This traditional Piedmont approach respects the grape's elegant profile.

About this Wine

Ascheri

Dottore (Doctor) Matteo Ascheri is not only the 5th generation owner of his family estate (established 1880), he also runs a 4 star resort and traditional 'Osteria' (restaurant) next to the winery in Bra. In addition to this, Matteo is the head of the Consorzio di Barolo, which makes all decisions about the future of this unique and highly-regarded region.

Piedmont

Piedmont (Piemonte in Italian) is probably the finest wine region in all of Italy, and has laid claim to this since Roman times. It has a continental climate influenced by the surrounding Alps and Ligurian Apennines, and is located in the north-west of Italy, bordering both France and Switzerland.

Piedmont has only 1% of the total vineyards of Bordeaux and 15% that of Burgundy. So while a top Chateaux may produce upwards of 35,000 cases a year, leading Barolo producers will often make only 800 cases. More than half of its vineyards are registered with DOC designations and many are in the Apennine or Alpine foothills, from 300-600m above sea level. Most of the wines are produced by smaller family estates rather than larger holdings.

Piedmont has 46 different DOC and four DOCG regions, and produces the largest number of well known, world-recognized, prize-winning wines. The most famous would have to be Barolo or Barbaresco, whose power comes from the Nebbiolo grape variety. The most widely planted red variety is Barbera although Dolcetto, Muscat, Shiraz and Bonarda are also produced.

The white variety most well known is Moscato, which is often made into frizzante (bubbly) wines known as Asti. Cortese is made into the popular Gavi wines, and smaller amounts of Chardonnay and high quality Sparkling are also produced in the far north of Piedmont.

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