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Bottle of Castello di Verduno Pelaverga Basadone 2023-Red Wine-Flatiron SF

Castello di Verduno Pelaverga Basadone 2023

Red Wine from Piedmont, Italy
by Castello di Verduno
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What is this wine?
Castello di Verduno is a historic estate in Verduno, Piedmont, owned by the Burlotto family and celebrated for both Barolo and the rare local grape Pelaverga Piccolo. Basadone—named after a local wild poppy—is their benchmark Pelaverga, produced from estate vineyards in Verduno. This indigenous variety is grown almost exclusively in this small corner of Piedmont and is prized for its delicate body, floral perfume, and signature peppery spice. The 2023 vintage offers particularly fresh and aromatic reds with lively balance.

Why get this wine?
Pelaverga is one of Piedmont’s hidden treasures, with production so small that bottles rarely leave the region. Castello di Verduno is among the very best interpreters, making Basadone a must-try for fans of elegant, aromatic reds. It’s versatile, food-friendly, and a refreshing alternative to heavier Nebbiolo.

What does this wine taste like?
Fragrant red berries, rose petals, and wild herbs lifted by white pepper and clove. Light-bodied, silky, and fresh, with a clean, spicy finish.

When should you drink this wine?
Drink now through 2026 for maximum fragrance and lift. Lovely slightly chilled, especially with salumi, light pasta dishes, or roasted vegetables.

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Verduno was long one of the most obscure villages of Barolo. Stuck way up in the northern corner of the DOC, away from the tour buses and truffle shops, the geekiest of Barolo lovers knew it for the airier examples of Barolo that didn't seem to please international markets. Very few producers even bothered exporting the wines.

Then something happened. Mostly what happened is Burlotto, and especially their superstar single Cru in Verduno known as Monvigliero. That wine, made in the traditionalist method that has been returning to fashion, awoke wine lovers to the greatness of Verduno.

Genealogy can normally be pretty boring, but in the case of the Castello di Verduno it tells you almost everything you need to know about the estate. Ancestor One was a Burlotto who inherited from his Mom and Dad the castle itself, along with vines in Monvigliero and other great Verduno sites. Ancestor Two was a member of the Barbaresco family of Franco Bianco. Thanks to this marriage of Barbaresco and Burlotto, the CdV now owns Barolo in Monvigliero and Barbaresco in Rabaja!

Wine-making is traditional, with 30-40 day macerations and aging in large Slavonian casks. But don't assume this makes for big, brooding wines. Verdunois known, as noted above, for those airier examples of Barolo, and the Castello’s wines are definitely elegant and lack the forbidding structure of, say, a Serralunga. That’s terroir.

Details

  • Grape Variety

    Pelaverga

  • Vintage

    2023

  • Size

    750ml

  • Farming Practice

    Organic

  • Style

    Fruity , Minerally

  • Sweetness

    Dry

  • Body

    Medium Bodied