Michele Reverdito Verduna Pelaverga (Italy)

Made with the rare Italian grape Pelaverga, this is a pale orangey red, almost a Rosato. Light bodied with bright red fruit, strawberries and pomegranate. There's a little spice and white pepper to it too, with some gummy fruit- such a fun wine. Slightly chilled, this is absolute nectar – redolent of Pinot Noir, and a great partner for spicy dishes or even meaty fish like Tuna.
The native Langhe grape Pelaverga is incredibly rare yet produces some of the lightest and most enjoyable wines to come out of the region. The Verduno Pelaverga DOC is based around the small village of Verduno in the north of the Barolo commune and Michele Reverdito's is produced using the admired Pelaverga Piccola variety. Hand-harvested and fermented in stainless steel to preserve freshness and aromatics this naturally young wine is super pale cherry red in the glass. Intense, lively and crisp floral, wild strawberry and spicy pink pepper aromas jump out leading onto a fresh, smooth and delicate palate with pretty red fruit notes, light, fine tannins, balanced acidity and clean finish.