Reviving a Legacy: The Natural Wines of Perego & Perego
Marco and Giorgio Perego dreamed of re-establishing their great-grandfather’s wine estate, a beautiful vision driven by natural winemaking, respect for their local terroir, and Oltrepo Pavese’s ideal climate for viticulture. The Perego & Perego farm is their realisation of that dream, covering an area of approximately 10 hectares, and is based in Rovescala the area where the borders of Emilia and Lombardy meet. During the time of the Greeks and Romans, it was written that the Oltrepo was a luxuriant land where the vine grew spontaneously in its natural habitat, and it seems as true today as it was over two millenia ago. Farming is organic with minimal pruning and tilling, and the wines have less than 10mg/L of added sulphur overall.
Wines from PEREGO & PEREGO:
'Amber Demon' Provincia di Pavia IGT- 2021
An equal parts Riesling and Riesling Italico blend that is an orange wine in the Georgian amber wine style with typical fruity, earthy and savoury notes. Expect aromas of apricot, white balsamic vinegar, hay, apple skin, flat peach, and dried herbs, finishing with a gently bitter orange peel note, a unique choice for pairing with washed-rind cheeses, flatbreads, mezze dishes, and baba ghanoush.
'Akkanna' Provincia di Pavia IGT - 2021
A Pinot Noir Pet-Nat from the Oltrepò Pavese region that showcases ripe strawberry, raspberry, and red cherry aromas, complemented by shortbread biscuit notes. It is fruity, soft, and gently fizzy with a hazy, unfiltered appearance. Ideal as an aperitif, it also pairs well with fresh cheeses and light first courses.
'Il Barocco' Vino Rosso - 2017
A statement wine, showcasing the ancient terroir of Oltrepo Pavese to its apex, this complex Barbera-dominant blend carries scents of forest floor, spice, smoke, cocoa powder, hints of balsamic vinegar, ripe cherry, fig, blackberry, and plum. Rich, full-bodied, and serious, this is a true ‘Vino da Meditazione’, to be paired with well-structured red meat dishes and very mature cheeses.
