Description
The Verduno Pelaverga PDO or Verduno PDO is reserved exclusively for Red wine.
Production Area
The production area of Verduno Pelaverga PDO or Verduno PDO is within the entire territory of the municipality of Verduno and parts of the municipalities of Roddi d’Alba and La Morra in the Province of Cuneo, in the Piedmont region.
Description of product typologies
Verduno Pelaverga PDO or Verduno PDO is ruby red, with evident reflections ranging from violet to cherry red and a crimson rim; floral and fruity notes of violet and cherry are predominant on the nose, and with ageing it acquires characteristic aromas of green and white pepper accompanied by persistent fruity notes; it has a solid structure, with a perfect balance between alcohol and acidity and an extremely sharp tannic vein, which contributes to the fresh and balsamic sensations found in the persistent finish. It can display Vigna (vineyard) on the label if the wine is obtained from a vineyard that has existed for at least seven years. Verduno Pelaverga PDO or Verduno Protected Designation of Origin wines can only be released for consumption from March 1st of the year following that in which the grapes were produced.
Additional specifications
The Verduno Pelaverga PDO or Verduno PDO designation can be followed by the specification Vigna (Vineyard) with the relative toponym.
