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Pergola DOC
A small DOC built around Aleatico, which the locals call Vernaccia di Pergola. Unlike the sweet Aleatico of Elba and Puglia, Pergola is usually made dry: a light to mid-weight red with the grape's Muscat-like perfume of rose, raspberry, lychee and orange peel, soft tannin and fresh acidity. Villa Ligi is the driving producer and makes a superiore aged in oak plus a passito. It's rare, but Marc de Grazia imports Villa Ligi, so a few US shops carry it.
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| Producer | Wine | Price | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Villa Ligi | Pergola Aleatico Vernaculum Marc de Grazia import; dry, aromatic Aleatico with rose, raspberry and a light peppery finish, drink young and cool. | $18 to $24 | Wine-Searcher |
| Villa Ligi | Pergola Aleatico Superiore Grifoglietto The oak-aged superiore, deeper and more structured with dried cherry, orange peel and clove. | $25 to $32 | Wine-Searcher |