Region: Piedmont, Italy
Grapes: Barbera, Croatina, Freisa
Body: Light to Medium
Notes: Sour dark cherry, wild blackberry, crushed violet, rustic earth, and a touch of black pepper, with vibrant natural acidity, soft approachable tannins, and a fresh, juicy, earth-tinged finish
Pairing: Continuous charcuterie boards, pizza margherita, pasta Bolognese, grilled sausages, or aged pecorino cheese
The Producer
Tenuta La Pergola is a historic, family-run estate located in Cisterna d’Asti, in the heart of Piedmont’s rolling Monferrato and Roero hills. Founded in 1903 and currently managed by Alessandra Bodda, the winery focuses on indigenous Piedmontese grape varieties and sustainable agricultural practices. Respecting traditional local viticulture, the estate avoids synthetic chemicals and nurtures old vine stocks planted on steep, sandy-limestone slopes. In the cellar, winemaking centers on low intervention: spontaneous fermentations with wild native yeasts, stainless steel aging to retain fruit purity, and minimal sulfur additions to produce authentic, everyday Piedmontese table wines.
The Wine
"Il Goccetto" (meaning "a little drop") is Tenuta La Pergola’s fresh, ultra-drinking, traditional Piedmontese red blend. Sourced from organically farmed vines of Barbera, Croatina, and Freisa, the grapes undergo short, gentle skin maceration and spontaneous fermentation in stainless steel vats to preserve light extraction and crunchy fruit aromatics. Bottled unfined with low sulfur, it offers a vibrant core of sour cherry and rustic spice, balanced by lifting natural acidity that makes it extraordinarily versatile at the table and ideal when served with a light chill.
Region: Piedmont, Italy
Grapes: Barbera, Croatina, Freisa
Body: Light to Medium
Notes: Sour dark cherry, wild blackberry, crushed violet, rustic earth, and a touch of black pepper, with vibrant natural acidity, soft approachable tannins, and a fresh, juicy, earth-tinged finish
Pairing: Continuous charcuterie boards, pizza margherita, pasta Bolognese, grilled sausages, or aged pecorino cheese
The Producer
Tenuta La Pergola is a historic, family-run estate located in Cisterna d’Asti, in the heart of Piedmont’s rolling Monferrato and Roero hills. Founded in 1903 and currently managed by Alessandra Bodda, the winery focuses on indigenous Piedmontese grape varieties and sustainable agricultural practices. Respecting traditional local viticulture, the estate avoids synthetic chemicals and nurtures old vine stocks planted on steep, sandy-limestone slopes. In the cellar, winemaking centers on low intervention: spontaneous fermentations with wild native yeasts, stainless steel aging to retain fruit purity, and minimal sulfur additions to produce authentic, everyday Piedmontese table wines.
The Wine
"Il Goccetto" (meaning "a little drop") is Tenuta La Pergola’s fresh, ultra-drinking, traditional Piedmontese red blend. Sourced from organically farmed vines of Barbera, Croatina, and Freisa, the grapes undergo short, gentle skin maceration and spontaneous fermentation in stainless steel vats to preserve light extraction and crunchy fruit aromatics. Bottled unfined with low sulfur, it offers a vibrant core of sour cherry and rustic spice, balanced by lifting natural acidity that makes it extraordinarily versatile at the table and ideal when served with a light chill.
What is natural wine?
Natural wine is wine made with minimal intervention from the winemaker, using organically or biodynamically grown grapes and without the addition of chemicals or additives such as sulfites. The result is a wine that is unique, expressive, and often has a more complex and nuanced flavor profile than conventional wines. Natural wine is also often associated with sustainable and ethical farming practices, making it a popular choice for those interested in environmentally friendly and socially responsible products.