Basadone Verduno Pelaverga doc Castello di Verduno 2022

Verduno Pelaverga Basadone by Castello di Verduno is a refined and authentic example of Pelaverga winemaking, a rare and autoctone vine variety harvested in Verduno territory since the 17th Century. After a careful manual harvest and an accurate ageing, in the glass it is ruby red with bright and intense shades. The bouquet is fruity and fresh, with notes of cherry and strawberry besides the typical black pepper and nutmeg scents. The sip is delicate, enveloping, with silky tannins. The aftertaste is long and persistent. Verduno Pelaverga Basadone by Castello di Verduno is recommended with mushrooms risotto, first dishes with meat sauce, eggs and selected poultry. 

The history of the the Castello di Verduno winery has its roots in the 1838, the year in which Re Carlo Alberto of Savoia purchased the Castle. He entrusted the management to General Staglieno, who was a military man and an expert enologist: he obtained a great wine from the best vineyards of Nebbiolo, the Barolo of Castello di Verduno. At the beginning of 1900’s the Burlotto family became the owner of the Castle and pursued the tradition in the wine making of Savoia. Nowadays Gabriella, Elisa and Liliana Burlotto manage the property producing great red wines, obtained by the wonderful combination of tradition, natural approach and great competence.