Vespolina is a red indigenous grape of Piemonte, Italy.
DNA tests show that Vespolina and Nebbiolo grapes are relatives.
Strawberry |
Cherry |
Currant |
Cranberry |
Roses |
Violets |
Spices |
Pepper |
Vespolina is a Fruity and Peppery red wine.
With flavors of Red Berries, Red Cherry, Cranberry, Rose Petal, and Violets.
Spices. Rosemary. White / Black Pepper. Balsamic Notes.
Vespolina wines are known to be high in fruit, acidity, tannins, and alcohol:
BODY | Medium | ||
TANNINS | Medium - High | ||
FRUIT | Medium - High | ||
ACIDITY | Medium - High | ||
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Pasta |
Ham |
Sausages |
Rabbit |
Lamb |
Veal |
Deer |
Beef |
Vespolina pairs best with Rich Food.
Excellent Pairing:
Cold Cuts. Ham.
Rich Pasta. Rich Risotto.
Stewed Meat. Rabbit.
Roasted Veal. Lamb Chops.
Beef. Game (Deer. Venison)
Cheese:
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).
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.