Perlage
Perlage
Veneto, Italy
The Perlage story started in 1985, when the seven Nardi brothers, encouraged by their father Tiziano and mother Afra, decided to embark on a journey of discovery of converting the family’s vineyards to organic agriculture, starting with the Riva Moretta vineyard, in the heart of the Conegliano Valdobbiadene DOCG Prosecco Superiore area, in Northeastern Italy’s Veneto region. All wines are certified organic (for more than 30 years), and vegan, and Perlage was the first winery to produce a certified biodynamic Prosecco.
AVAILABLE WINES
Perlage Sgajo
Perlage
Sgàjo Prosecco Extra Dry
Perlage is one of Italy’s first organic sparkling wineries. This off-dry Prosecco is entirely Glera, with 15 g/L RS.
“Pleasant, appley Prosecco with a good, lively froth and some sweetness to the finish. From organically grown grapes. Vegan. Drink now.” - 89 points, James Suckling.
Vintage: NV
Bottle Size: 750 mL
Bottles per Case: 12
Price per Bottle: $19
Style: Sparkling
Region: Veneto
Appellation: DOC Prosecco Treviso
Country: Italy
Grape: Glera
Colour: White
Vegan: Yes
Organic: Yes
Biodynamic: No
Natural: No
Low Intervention: No
Perlage Rose
Perlage
Afra Rosé Prosecco Extra Dry
The Perlage story started in 1985, when the seven Nardi brothers, encouraged by their father Tiziano and mother Afra, decided to embark on a journey of discovery of converting the family’s vineyards to organic agriculture, starting with the Riva Moretta vineyard, in the heart of the Conegliano Valdobbiadene DOCG Prosecco Superiore area, in Northeastern Italy’s Veneto region. All wines are certified organic (for more than 30 years), and vegan, and Perlage was the first winery to produce a certified biodynamic Prosecco. This off-dry pink Prosecco is based on Glera, with 10-15% Pinot Nero splashed in, from vines 10-20 years old. This had 6 months on lees prior to bottling, with 15 g/L RS. Pouring a pale pink hue, this leads with candied strawberries, candy apple, and raspberry, orange, before a tart cranberry acidity breaks in, leaving this crisp and dry on the shorter, snappy finish. Great freshness for this relatively new category. Pour with brunch waffles, or light berry desserts.
“Some pleasant, sweet raspberry and red cherry here, as well as a touch of peach skin. Lightly sweet edge to the palate with decent froth and a tasty finish. Lingering, bright red fruit. From organically grown grapes. Vegan.” - 90 points, James Suckling.
Vintage: 2020
Bottle Size: 750 mL
Bottles per Case: 12
Price per Bottle: $20
Style: Sparkling
Region: Veneto
Appellation: DOC Prosecco Rosé
Country: Italy
Grape: Glera, Pinot Nero
Colour: Rosé
Vegan: Yes
Organic: Yes
Biodynamic: No
Natural: No
Low Intervention: No
Perlage Zharpi Zharpí
Perlage
Zharpí Prosecco Brut
Perlage is one of Italy’s first organic sparkling wineries. In the local dialect, zharpì is a term transcribed as vine pruning, reflecting this wine’s connection to the vineyard and those who work the vines.
This glera is bright and shining with pear blossoms, white peach, and tangerine, finishing crisp and thankfully dry. A very smart and modern take.
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Vintage: NV
Bottle Size: 750 mL
Bottles per Case: 12
Price per Bottle: $22
Style: Sparkling
Region: Veneto
Appellation: DOC Prosecco Treviso
Country: Italy
Grape: Glera
Colour: White
Vegan: Yes
Organic: Yes
Biodynamic: No
Natural: No
Low Intervention: No
Address: Via Cal del Muner, 16, 31010 Soligo (TV) - Italy
Website : https://www.perlagewines.com/en/
FEATURED PRODUCERS
Carlo Ferrini is one of Italy’s best known winemakers, boasting a professional career spanning more than 30 years throughout the peninsula, and“wine offspring” that are among Italy’s most prestigious labels. In 2002, with the purchase of his first plot of land, Ferrini launched a new adventure, and a fresh challenge, but one that was really the fulfilment of a long-held passion.
Cantina del Pino is perched atop the hill in Barbaresco, overlooking the Ovello vineyard, and has been part of the Vacca family for over a century.
Marie-Laure Copinet and her winemaker husband Alexandre Kowal have taken over her family's estate, founded by her father Jacques in 1975. Before then, the Copinets were selling their fruit to Moët, but Jacques' work at Taittinger led him to decide to create their own grower champagne estate.
Podere Gagliassi is a family-owned organic winery in Monforte d’Alba, in the heart of the Langhe.
Viñas Serranas was created in 2016 by 4 friends, united by their love of Salamanca and the historic Rufete and Rufete Blanca vines.
Perlage
Perlage
Pinot Grigio
Thankfully this is not your typical Italian Pinot Grigio. Sourced from 250m in the subregion of Friuli-Venezia Giulia, and from limestone / volcanic laced soils, this organic grigio was native fermented briefly on skins in stainless steel.
Crisp, crunchy, and bright, this sings on the slight palate with green apple, Asian pear, and meadow grass, with kisses of elderflower, and a snappy, saline finish. Super smart and easily drinkable, especially at this value.
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Vintage: 2024
Bottle Size: 750 mL
Bottles per Case: 12
Price per Bottle: $18
Style: Still
Region: Veneto
Appellation: Pinot Grigio delle Venezie DOC
Country: Italy
Grape: Pinot Grigio
Colour: White
Vegan: Yes
Organic: Yes
Biodynamic: No
Natural: No
Low Intervention: No