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Synonyms
Pelaverga is a red grape variety, with its roots in Piedmont, Italy.
The wines show light body, low tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
The tasting note runs to strawberry, raspberry, floral and spicy.
It is planted most seriously in Verduno Pelaverga and Colline Saluzzesi.
In the vineyard it is marked by early ripening, low vigour and a preference for moderate.
On other labels it goes by Carola, Cari, Fra Germano and Taddone.
At the table it suits prosciutto and rockmelon, grilled chicken salad with strawberries and balsamic vinegar and beef carpaccio.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Food pairings.
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prosciutto and rockmelon
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grilled chicken salad with strawberries and balsamic vinegar
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beef carpaccio
Also labelled.
Carola, Cari, Fra Germano, Taddone.
Bottles to look for.
- Arnaldo Rivera Verduno Pelaverga, Piedmont, Italy
- Bel Colle Verduno Pelaverga, Piedmont, Italy
- Borgogno Rivata Langhe Rosso, Piedmont, Italy
- Burlotto Cantina Massara Verduno Pelaverga, Piedmont, Italy
- Cadia Verduno Pelaverga, Piedmont, Italy
- Cantina Terre del Barolo 'Vinum Vita Est' Verduno Pelaverga, Piedmont, Italy
- Cascina Melognis 'Divicaroli' Pelaverga Colline Saluzzesi, Piedmont, Italy
- Castello di Verduno Basadone Pelaverga, Piedmont, Italy
Pelaverga: common questions
01.What does Pelaverga taste like?+
Pelaverga tastes of strawberry, raspberry, floral and spicy. The wines show light body, low tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Pelaverga from?+
Pelaverga originates in Piedmont, Italy.
03.Where is Pelaverga grown?+
The key regions for Pelaverga are Verduno Pelaverga and Colline Saluzzesi.
04.What food pairs with Pelaverga?+
Pour it with prosciutto and rockmelon, grilled chicken salad with strawberries and balsamic vinegar and beef carpaccio.
05.What else is Pelaverga called?+
Pelaverga is also labelled Carola, Cari, Fra Germano and Taddone.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Italy.