Piedmont, Italy
Verduno has become one of Barolo’s most coveted sectors, and Fratelli Alessandria domaine farms among the region’s greatest crus. Thankfully, the domaine staunchly champions the rare, native Pelaverga grape on these hallowed sites. Alessandria’s 2019 Pelaverga radiates a vivid magenta hue segueing to delicious aromas of black cherries, wild strawberries, white peppercorns, and rose petals. Brisk and vibrant on the palate, Alessandria’s Pelaverga presents pie cherry and tart plum fruit accented by complex notes of licorice, tobacco, and savory herbs. Freshening acidity and fine tannins buoy the wine’s cool kernel of crunchy red fruits and segues it to a zesty, appetizing finish. Perfect as a wintertime light red or hearty rosé, Alessandria’s Pelaverga is ready to grace your table tonight and over the coming two years with antipasti, salumi, vegetarian pasta preparations, wood-fired pizzas, marinated flank steak, and lighter eggplant dishes. Staff pick for the Italian rosso of the newsletter!
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