Fratelli Alessandria Veduno Pelaverga 'Speziale' 2023
Since the mid-19th century, the Alessandria family has called Verduno, at the northern edge of the Barolo zone, home. Back then, Verduno was the center of Barolo winemaking—here families first crafted dry Nebbiolo wines in the style we know today. Because of this, the village was internationally recognized as the face of Barolo. Today Verduno is experiencing a renaissance, and it is the “brothers” Alessandria who are guiding the wines of Verduno back to the heights they once held. What Verduno gives is exactly what we crave in our Barolo wines: complexity without heaviness, structure with finesse. “Fratelli Alessandria is one of Piedmont’s under-the-radar jewels,” says Antonio Galloni.
Hand-harvested in late September. Destemmed and fermented on indigenous yeasts in temperature-controlled, stainless steel tanks. Aged in tank for six months, then two months in bottle.
The red Pelaverga grape is native to Verduno; there are less than a dozen local producers who craft pure Pelaverga wines. Often served with a light chill. Locals say Pelaverga wines are an aphrodisiac!
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Varietal | Pelaverga Piccolo |
| Appellation | Verduno Pelaverga |
| Designation | DOC |
| Alcohol | 13.50% |
| Volume | 750 ml |
| Country of Origin | ITALY |
| State of Origin | N/A |
| Artificially Carbonated | No |
| Sparkling Wine | No |
A selection from vineyards in Verduno: ‘Riva Rocca’ (southeast-facing, at 710-960 feet); ‘Campasso’ (east-facing, at 750-1,050 feet); ‘Boscatto’ (east-facing, at 750-1,050 feet); ‘Neirane’ (west-facing, at 990-1,200 feet); ‘Sotto Orti’ (west-facing, at 810-930 feet) and ‘Galleria’ (west- facing, at 750-840 feet). Local soils are called “marne di Sant’Agata,” a mix of sand and clay with a high proportion of limestone, unique to Verduno.
