90POINTS
16½/20
Terre del Barolo Pelaverga 2016
Piedmont, ItalyPelaverga gets its own appellation known as Verduno in Piemonte where the 'piccolo' Pelaverga has been re-established honouring a history that goes back to the 1500s, when it accompanied Nebbiolo and Barbera in prime Piemonte vineyards. Terre del Barolo is a co-op, established in 1958 that has a respected reputation for quality, innovation and employing organic methods that has attracted some 400 members. Expect alight colour with a red brown edge, quiet, earthy red fruits with a fresh structure of delicacy and finesse. Quietly complex. Pair with classic antipasto dishes, light first courses and soups and youthful fresh cheeses.Tasted: 04 November 2018Tasted by: Anthony GismondiPrices:BC | $34.99 | 750ml | private wine stores |
MB | $29.99 | 750ml | Manitoba Liquor Mart |
ON | $29.00 | 750ml | LCBO |
Grape: Pelaverga PiccoloCSPC: 897702UPC: 8002579962972