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Saturday, January 5, 2019 - Verduno Venerdi: Fratelli Alessandria with Vittore: Made from the Pelaverga Piccolo grape. Some of the Pelaverga vines here are 35 years old but the average vine age is more like 14-18 years, said Vittore. Made only in stainless steel. A bright but pale strawberry colour. An attractive bouquet of spicy strawberries and raspberries, with some gentle florals. In the mouth, silky, soft and gentle but with persistent, refreshing acidity. It seems to drink lighter than it really is (if that makes sense!). The alcohol – at 14% - also surprised on the upside. Well balanced. The second best Pelaverga we had on the day (after the GB Burlotto version). A great wine for a summer’s picnic or barbeque. “Drink young, in 2-3 years”, advised Vittore. However, I thought – with this tannic and acid structure – that it might be possible to age this wine.

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