Bel Colle, Verduno Pelaverga (Piedmont, Italy) 2017

Dec 3, 2018

By Robert Whitley

 Don’t be fooled by the light color.  This pepper-pot of a red wine delivers character and flavor in spades.  Spicy, with notes of bing cherry and firm tannins, it’s a delightful surprise from a small appellation in the Piedmont region of northern Italy.  The grape, Pelaverga Piccolo di Vernuo, is obscure and typically used only in blends. 

Country / Region

Piedmont, Italy

Appellation

Verduno Pelaverga

Grape Variety

Color

Red

Vintage

2017

Score

90

Price

US $ 30.00

Producer

Bel Colle