Created as the red counterpart to its illustrious “colleague” Vespa Bianco, Vespa Rosso was born a classic Bordeaux blend with a hint of Friulian Refosco. Vespa Rosso perfectly represents nothern Italian structure and tipicity (think: higher acidity), fruitiness, balsamic notes, tannic structure and juiciness.

The color is luminous ruby red, brilliant and rich, while the nose shows ripe mulberry and black cherry, with none of the vegetal aromas often found in northern Italian reds. A red of uncommon extraction and body, the palate shows sweet, velvety tannins along with perfectly balanced acidity and alcohol. This balance and elegance renders Vespa Rosso rich, pleasant and incredibly drinkable, even considering the high level of dry extract and concentration. The finish is long, intense and persistent.

2015 Bastianich Vespa Rosso, Friuli-Venezia Giulia

2015 Bastianich Vespa Rosso, Friuli-Venezia Giulia

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