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Peparino is produced by Tenuta Fornace, located in Mornico-Losana. The company manages 80 hectares of vineyards spread over various estates: Tenuta La Pieve in Rovescala, Tenuta Il Torchio in Canneto Pavese, Tenuta Cascina Mosca in Santa Maria della Versa, located in the north-eastern part of the DOC Oltrepò Pavese and the Colli Tortonesi, in Piedmont. The wines of Tenuta Fornace contain no or less than average quantities of added sulphites.
It consists exclusively of Pinot Noir grapes, which are vinified with spontaneous fermentation and indigenous yeasts of the grapes. 75% is vinified in steel tanks, the remainder in open oak vats. The wine is bottled neither clarified nor filtered.
Ruby red in color, it expresses aromas of small fruits and pepper on the nose. The sip is fresh and slender, with velvety tannins and excellent persistence.
Excellent in combination with risottos and stewed meats.