Our Take: One of our favorite Piedmont producers delivers a stunning tribute to Piedmont’s rare Pelaverga Piccolo grape with this expressive, light-bodied red. Originating from Verduno's top vineyard slopes, it skips post-fermentation skin contact to protect its delicate, distinct profile. The nose leaps with floral rose notes, wild strawberries, and a signature punch of cracked white pepper.  Ethereal and lively, it shines best with a light chill alongside charcuterie, warm focaccia, or simple weeknight pasta.

Vineyard: La Morra. The Pelaverga vineyard islocated along the ridge running from La Morra toward the municipality of Verduno, within the small and exclusive production area of Verduno Pelaverga DOC. The vines are approximately 15 years old.

Winemaking: After harvest, the grapes are cooled andthen crushed, completely destemmed, ensuring 100% whole berries with no stems present. The cooling process is intended to slow the onset of spontaneous fermentation, which begins gradually after approximately seven days. Fermentation proceeds without temperature control and never exceeds 28°C (82°F), lasting for about 15 days. Winemaking is intentionally simple with  minimal intervention, involving only one punch-down per day or a brief pump-over. Once alcoholic fermentation is complete and all sugars have been consumed, the wine is drained off the skins without any post-fermentation maceration. Malolactic fermentation occurs naturally and is
completed the following spring.