Rosso 'Giulietta' Olek Bondonio - Cascina La Berchialla 2024

The Rosso “Giulietta” Olek Bondonio from Cascina La Berchialla is a Piedmontese red produced with an ancient indigenous grape variety from the Langhe, the Pelaverga grape, cultivated for centuries in the Verduno area. Once, it was present among the rows of Nebbiolo and Barbera, and only during the 1970s did its rediscovery and valorization in purity begin. A recovery that has allowed to bring to light a grape variety of great finesse and elegance, characterized by floral scents, aromas of small red fruits, and especially intense spicy notes. A delicate, fresh red with great drinkability.

“Giulietta” is the red wine of Olek Bondonio from Cascina La Berchialla, which has the merit of showcasing the elegant and refined face that the Pelaverga grape can express in purity. It is a craft red, born from the passion of a winemaker who manages a small property in Roncagliette, in the Barbaresco area, always famous for the quality of its wines. Before starting to bottle on his own, the grapes from Cascina La Berchialla were delivered to the winery of Angelo Gaja, the most famous producer in the area. Over the years, a couple of other hectares have been added to the original two hectares of the family property, taken on in management in Altavilla and Neive. In the countryside, chemicals are banned, and even in the winery, a simple approach to winemaking is preferred, with minimal human intervention. The result of this approach is a straightforward, genuine, and authentic wine, capable of speaking the language of the Langhe land.

The wine “Giulietta” Rosso Olek Bondonio from Cascina La Berchialla is a pure Pelaverga, which is born from fermentation in stainless steel tanks using only indigenous yeasts. The wine then rests for a few months in steel tanks before being bottled, with a minimal addition of sulfites. In the glass, it presents a bright ruby red color. On the nose, it releases a bouquet characterized by floral scents, delicate spicy hints, with a background of red currant, raspberry, and wild strawberries. On the palate, it is smooth and dynamic, with a particularly thin and delicate sip. The finish is pleasantly fresh and savory, with a return of spicy notes.