Pelaverga
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| Pelaverga | |
|---|---|
| Grape (Vitis) | |
| Color of berry skin | Noir |
| Species | Vitis vinifera |
| Also called | See list of synonyms |
| Origin | Italy |
| VIVC number | 9101 |
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]
It may also be used as a table grape.[2]
Synonyms
[edit]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
[edit]- ^ Robinson, Jancis, ed. (1999). "Pelaverga". The Oxford Companion to Wine (2nd ed.). winepros.com.au. Archived from the original on 2012-03-14.
- ^ a b "Pelaverga". Vitis International Variety Catalogue. Archived from the original on 2012-01-20. Retrieved 2010-11-09.