Cordero Mario

2025 Verduno Pelaverga DOC Pelaverga

Pelaverga can only be grown around Verduno, which already makes it a pretty rare little thing. Fewer than 30 producers make it, and after years of quietly flying under the radar, demand is finally beginning to catch up. Light in colour but never short on personality, this is Piemonte’s peppery heartbreaker. Violets, red cherry, and a bright flicker of white pepper make it instantly charming, while silky tannins and fresh acidity keep the palate lifted and beautifully balanced. Serve it slightly chilled, around 14 to 16°C, and watch it disappear.
Italy
Red
Biodynamic Wine
Vegan
Biodynamic Wine
Vegan Wine

Region:  Barolo, Piemonte

Appellation:  Verduno Pelaverga DOC

Varietal/Blend:  100% Pelaverga Piccolo

ABV:  12.5%

Vineyard:  The vineyard is located in Verduno, in the Langhe area of Piedmont. The vines are planted on calcareous clay soils with a significant silt component. Grapes are hand-harvested in mid-September.

Cellar: The grapes are destemmed without crushing to preserve whole berries. A short cold soak is followed by fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks with gentle daily pump-overs. After racking, MLC is completed in stainless steel. The wine is aged for approximately six months in stainless steel tanks. 2025 production: 4,244 bottles.

CSPC:  152013

Winemakers Note:  []

What the Critics are saying:  []

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Cordero Mario
2025 Verduno Pelaverga DOC Pelaverga

Region:  Barolo, Piemonte

Appellation:  Verduno Pelaverga DOC

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Italy
Red
Biodynamic Wine
Vegan
Vegan Wine
Pelaverga can only be grown around Verduno, which already makes it a pretty rare little thing. Fewer than 30 producers make it, and after years of quietly flying under the radar, demand is finally beginning to catch up. Light in colour but never short on personality, this is Piemonte’s peppery heartbreaker. Violets, red cherry, and a bright flicker of white pepper make it instantly charming, while silky tannins and fresh acidity keep the palate lifted and beautifully balanced. Serve it slightly chilled, around 14 to 16°C, and watch it disappear.

TECHNICAL INFO

Varietal/Blend:  100% Pelaverga Piccolo

ABV:  12.5%

Vineyard:  The vineyard is located in Verduno, in the Langhe area of Piedmont. The vines are planted on calcareous clay soils with a significant silt component. Grapes are hand-harvested in mid-September.

Cellar: The grapes are destemmed without crushing to preserve whole berries. A short cold soak is followed by fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks with gentle daily pump-overs. After racking, MLC is completed in stainless steel. The wine is aged for approximately six months in stainless steel tanks. 2025 production: 4,244 bottles.

CSPC:  152013

Winemakers Note: []

What the Critics are saying: []

Giovanni Autuori
Calgary + Alberta South

T: 403-971-1898

E: giovanni@vinoalvino.ca

Joe Gurba
Edmonton + Alberta North

T: 780-203-5284

E: joeg@vinoalvino.ca

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TECHNICAL INFO

Country:  Italy

Region:  Barolo, Piemonte

Appellation:  Verduno Pelaverga DOC

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Varietal/Blend:  100% Pelaverga Piccolo

Fermentation:  Spontaneous fermentation with native yeasts in old oak puncheons.

Ageing: 

Vineyard & Vine Age:  Bull Swamp and Manilla vineyards in Baw Baw Shire. The vines were planted in 1961 and and 1964 respectively.

ABV:  12.5%

Produced Cases:  50

CSPC:  152013

Calgary + Alberta South

Andrew Stewart

403-604-0408

andrew@vinoalvino.ca

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780-203-5284

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306-290-0277

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