Sordo Giovanni Verduno Pelaverga 2018

Sordo Giovanni Verduno Pelaverga 2018

Sordo Giovanni, 0,75 l - 13.50%
100% Pelaverga piccolo

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Piedmont - Italy
Red still

How to serve

Serve at:

18 - 20°C.

Decanting time:

1 Hour

Longevity:

10 - 15 years

Glass:
Full Bodied and Very Aged Red Wines
Sordo Giovanni Verduno Pelaverga 2018
In Verduno, at the beginning of October or the end of September, the grapes of a very ancient autochthonous grape variety are harvested. While its production area is very limited, its popularity is growing fast. The grape is the “Pelaverga Piccolo’’.

Colour

Ruby red colour tending towards cherry.

Bouquet

The aroma is characteristic, fragrant and fruity, with quite evident spicy notes.

Flavour

The flavour is dry, with intense hints of spices and green pepper. Tempts you to taste with its pleasant acidity, moderate tannicity, equilibrium and full body.

Pairing

It goes well with all the traditional dishes of our Langa cuisine, especially lunchmeats and cheeses.

Meat
Game
Cheese
Matured cheese
Pork
Cold cuts

Features

Name Sordo Giovanni Verduno Pelaverga 2018
Type Red still
Classification DOC Verduno Pelaverga
Year 2018
Size 0,75 l Standard
Alcohol content 13.50% by volume
Grape varieties 100% Pelaverga piccolo
Country Italy
Region Piedmont
Origin Verduno
Climate Altitude: 220 m. a.s.l. Exposure: South-West.
Soil composition Tortonian age. Fairly loose. Fine and dry light marls.
Cultivation system Upwards-trained vertical-trellised with traditional Guyot pruning.
No. plants per hectare 4400
Yield per hectare 80 q.
Fermentation temperature 27-28 °C
Vinification In stainless steel temperature controlled vats at 27-28 °C. Crushing/destemming, According to tradition, fermentation is prolonged for 10-12 days (based on the vintage).
Ageing 6 months in stainless steel vats, 3 months in the bottle.
Total acidity 5.50 gr/L
Allergens Contains sulphites
Pairing It goes well with all the traditional dishes of our Langa cuisine, especially lunchmeats and cheeses.

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Vintage

xtraWine
89/100 
2018
James Suckling
89/100 
2019
Sordo Giovanni
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