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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
Strawberry
Cherry
Cherry
Red Currant
Currant
Cranberry
Cranberry
Rose
Roses
Violets
Violets
Spices
Spices
Pepper
Pepper

Vespolina Profile

Vespolina wines are high in fruit, acidity, tannins, and alcohol:

BODY:Medium
TANNINS:Medium - High
FRUIT:Medium - High
ACIDITY:Medium - High
ALCOHOL:13-14% ABV
Temperature Serving temperature:
16-18°C (61-64°F)

Vespolina Food Pairing

Vespolina pairs best with Rich Food.

Pasta
Pasta
Ham
Ham
Sausages
Sausages
Rabbit
Rabbit
Lamb
Lamb
Veal
Veal
Deer
Deer
Beef
Beef

Excellent Pairings

Cold Cuts. Ham.
Rich Pasta. Rich Risotto.
Stewed Meat. Rabbit.
Roasted Veal. Lamb Chops.
Beef. Game (Deer. Venison)

Cheeses

Blue Cheeses. Creamy Gorgonzola. Fondue.

Piemonte Specialities

Cotechino Sausage.
Bagna Cauda (Dipping Sauce).
Bolliti Misti (Mixed Boiled Meat).
Paniscia (Creamy Risotto with Sausage and Beans).

The Ideal Glass for Vespolina

The Bordeaux Glass was designed for enjoying fuller-bodied, tannic red wines. They are taller than other red wine glasses, and has a slimmer bowl.

The tall size allows the bouquet of the wine to develop, smooth out rough edges, play down tannins, and allow the wine to achieve balance.

The slimmer bowl directs the wine to the back of your mouth for a maximum taste.

If You Like Vespolina

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Ribera del Duero (Spain)
Sangiovese (Italy)
Tempranillo (Spain)
Tinta de Toro (Spain)

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.

Soil

Climate

Soil

Lime-Rich.
Calcareous Marl.

Soil

Cool/Mild Continental.
Hot and Dry Summers.
Cold and Wet Winters.
Rainy / Foggy Sping.


DOCG Regions in Piemonte


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