Pelaverga

Pelaverga
Grape (Vitis)
Color of berry skin Noir
Species Vitis vinifera
Also called See list of synonyms
Origin Italy

Pelaverga is a red wine grape variety native to Piedmont. It is described as rare and pale, prone to make lightly sparkling, strawberry-flavoured wines.[1]

It may also be used as a table grape.[2]

Synonyms

Pelaverga is also known under a range of synonyms, among them: Caleura, Calora, Cari, Cario, Carola, Carolon, Peilaverga, Pela Verga, Uva Coussa, Uva delle Zuche.[2]

References

  1. Robinson, Jancis, ed. (1999). "Pelaverga". The Oxford Companion to Wine (2nd ed.). winepros.com.au.
  2. 1 2 "Pelaverga". Vitis International Variety Catalogue. Retrieved 2010-11-09.
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