Cascina Melognis Pelaverga Divicaroli 2022

Country: Italy

Region: Piemonte

Type: Red Wine

Grape: Pelaverga Grosso

The grapes for "Divicaroli" are sourced from 30-year-old pelaverga vines. Pelaverga (distinct from the pelaverga piccolo variety of Verduno) is characteristic of the area around Saluzzo. It used to be a staple in blends here, but its importance diminished over time, until it nearly vanished in the 1970s. Today, careful site selection and pruning are bringing about a small and welcome renaissance for the grape. It is still rare to find monovarietal Pelaverga from anywhere in the Piedmont, let alone the Colline Saluzzesi. This wine is macerated for ten days before undergoing spontaneous fermentation in stainless steel, where it remains for 6 months before being bottled. Its peppery, high-toned freshness, and delicate floral and herbaceous notes are distincty Alpine.