Verduno doc Basadone, 2022
Castello di Verduno is a great old estate that is reaching new heights under the direction of winemaker Mario Andrion. The style is traditional and authentic, favouring wines with drinkability and finesse over power and point-scoring. The Basadone is produced from the historic indigenous grape variety Pelaverga, only found in this village in Barolo. The vineyards are south-east facing and the white soils are mainly composed of limestone. The vinification is short and the wine is aged in steel tank for 9 months to give a floral, elegant and refreshing wine with crispy cherry-driven fruits with touches of herb, flower and strawberry.
critic reviews
The 2022 Pelaverga Basadone is floral, delicate and lifted. Sweet red cherry, mint, dried flowers and dried rose petal all grace this light-bodied red. This an ethereal style, showing less of the strong savory notes found in other versions.