{"product_id":"fratelli-alessandria-verduno-pelaverga-speziale-2025","title":"Fratelli Alessandria Verduno Pelaverga Speziale 2025","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eVerduno Pelaverga Speziale by Fratelli Alessandria is an intensely aromatic red wine from Piedmont, made from \u003cstrong\u003ePelaverga Piccolo\u003c\/strong\u003e grapes. Within the Verduno Pelaverga denomination, it stands out for its ruby red colour with subtle purple highlights. On the palate, it is lively, supported by pronounced freshness and a \u003cstrong\u003evelvety tannic structure\u003c\/strong\u003e. The bouquet releases an intense \u003cstrong\u003espicy note\u003c\/strong\u003e of pink pepper combined with fragrant small red fruits, ensuring a deep \u003cstrong\u003eprecision of flavour\u003c\/strong\u003e, preserved thanks to vinification in steel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe vines take root in the \u003cstrong\u003emunicipality of Verduno\u003c\/strong\u003e, the chosen cradle of the rare \u003cstrong\u003ePelaverga Piccolo\u003c\/strong\u003e grape variety. The rows benefit from varied exposures at an altitude between 250 and 400 metres. The plants, around twenty years old, grow on a \u003cstrong\u003ecalcareous soil\u003c\/strong\u003e of medium texture with a tendency towards loam-silt. This geological composition nourishes the grapes, giving the wine its unmistakable \u003cstrong\u003eterritorial character\u003c\/strong\u003e that defines its fresh and dynamic soul.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003emanual harvest\u003c\/strong\u003e takes place at the end of September to select only the best bunches. Maceration and fermentation occur in steel tanks at controlled temperature for about eight days. \u003cstrong\u003eMaturation in inert containers\u003c\/strong\u003e of steel or cement continues for five or six months, ending with a brief final rest. This targeted vinification protects the integrity of the grape variety, highlighting its \u003cstrong\u003evarietal expression\u003c\/strong\u003e and its vibrant, natural spiciness.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreated in 2011 to pay tribute to the rarity of \u003cstrong\u003ePelaverga piccolo\u003c\/strong\u003e, an indigenous grape variety grown almost exclusively in Verduno, this red wine by Fratelli Alessandria proudly asserts its own identity. The name “Speziale” celebrates its unique character: an unmistakable and \u003cstrong\u003epronounced spiciness\u003c\/strong\u003e, dominated by notes of pink pepper and whole spices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Fratelli Alessandria","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46811698823339,"sku":"61464","price":20.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/fratelli-alessandria-verduno-pelaverga-speziale-2025_61464_1_86af568b-0dfd-4084-bbec-eb56dd205818.webp?v=1779898761","url":"https:\/\/www.xtrawine.com\/products\/fratelli-alessandria-verduno-pelaverga-speziale-2025","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}