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.

If you usually drink Pinot Noir, Pelaverga is the underdog swap to try. Other lesser-known grapes in the same style: Rossese, Pineau d'Aunis, Rufete.

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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Where to buy: For specific bottles and where to buy them, read the deep dive.

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What wine is Pelaverga similar to?: If you usually drink Pinot Noir, Pelaverga is the underdog swap to try. Other lesser-known grapes in the same style: Rossese, Pineau d'Aunis, Rufete.

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