CASTELLO di VERDUNO PELAVERGA BASADONE DOC 2022

If you’re looking for a light bodied red that’s purely fruited yet still has that touch of Italian rustic tannin on the palate than this is the wine for you. It’s from the commune of Verduno, made from the variety know as Pelaverga. 

Owned by Franco Bianco and his wife Gabriella, the Castello di Verduno estate is focused around a charming 16th century building in the village of Verduno which sits right by the limits of the Barolo appellation. Their Bassadone Verduno is made with a rare indigenous grape called Pelaverga which has largely been abandoned by local grape growers. The family decided to name this unique, light-hearted wine Bassadone or “little kiss” in honour of the variety’s reputation as an aphrodisiac amongst the inhabitants of Verduno.

Finished in stainless steel tanks to enhance the pure varietal character, the Basadone displays a lively ruby red hue in the glass and aromas of cherry liqueur, strawberries, and cracked black pepper. On the palate the distinctive character of the Pelaverga comes through, offering a medium body, fine tannins and ripe red berry flavours.