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

Pelaverga
Grape (Vitis)
Color of berry skinNoir
SpeciesVitis vinifera
Also calledSee list of synonyms
OriginItaly
VIVC number9101

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

Synonyms

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

References

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  1. ^ Robinson, Jancis, ed. (1999). "Pelaverga". The Oxford Companion to Wine (2nd ed.). winepros.com.au. Archived from the original on 2012-03-14.
  2. ^ a b "Pelaverga". Vitis International Variety Catalogue. Archived from the original on 2012-01-20. Retrieved 2010-11-09.