How do you pronounce Pelaverga?

Pelaverga is pronounced peh-lah-VER-gah.

Where does Pelaverga come from?

Pelaverga grows in Verduno, Piedmont, Italy.

Expect strawberry, white pepper, cranberry, dried rose. Closest familiar reference: a lighter, peppery Pinot Noir you serve with a slight chill.

Tasting profile: Pale garnet in the glass, all crushed strawberry and cranberry, with a peppery lift on the finish that keeps it from ever feeling sweet.
Where it grows: Verduno, Piedmont, Italy
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How do you pronounce Pelaverga?: Pelaverga is pronounced peh-lah-VER-gah.
Where does Pelaverga come from?: Pelaverga grows in Verduno, Piedmont, Italy.
What does Pelaverga taste like?: Expect strawberry, white pepper, cranberry, dried rose. Closest familiar reference: a lighter, peppery Pinot Noir you serve with a slight chill.

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