Vespolina (Italy)
Vespolina is a red indigenous grape of Piemonte, Italy.
DNA tests show that Vespolina and Nebbiolo grapes are relatives.
Vespolina Flavors
Vespolina is a Fruity and Peppery red wine with flavors of Red Berries, Red Cherry, Cranberry, Rose Petal, and Violets.
Notes of Spices, Rosemary, Pepper and Balsamico.
 Strawberry |
 Cherry |
 Currant |
 Cranberry |
 Roses |
 Violets |
 Spices |
 Pepper |
About Vespolina
Vespolina is often used in blends together with Nebbiolo, Croatina and Uva Rara.
Monovarietal Vespolina is becoming popular and it reminds of Pinot Noir with extra fruit and pepper.
The chemical composition of Vespolina shows an aromatic molecule called Rotundone, responsible for its peppery aroma which is also typical of Syrah/Shiraz wines.
Region Piemonte
Black Grapes |
White Grapes |
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Soil |
Climate |
Lime-Rich. |
Cool/Mild Continental. |
DOCG Regions in Piemonte
- Alta Langa (Metodo Classico)
- Asti Spumate (100% Moscato)
- Barbaresco (100 %Nebbiolo)
- Barbera d'Asti (Min. 90% Barbera)
- Barbera del Monferrato Superiore
- Barolo (100% Nebbiolo)
- Brachetto d'Acqui (100% Brachetto)
- Gavi (100% Cortese)
- Dogliani Superiore (100% Dolcetto)
- Ovada Superiore (100% Dolcetto)
- Diano d'Alba (100% Dolcetto)
- Erbaluce di Caluso
- Gattinara (Min 90% Nebbiolo)
- Ghemme (Min 85% Nebbiolo)
- Moscato d’Asti (100% Moscato)
- Nizza (100% Barbera)
- Roero (100% Arneis)
- Ruchè di Castagnole Monferrato (90% Ruchè)
- Terre Alfieri (Arneis and Nebbiolo)