Friuli-Venezia Giulia
Bastianich Vespa Bianco
75clBastianich Vespa Bianco
£28.38
Technical sheet
| Type Of Wine: | white wine |
|---|---|
| Other Vintages: | Other vintages |
| Appellation: | Friuli-Venezia Giulia (Friuli, Italy) |
| Winery: | Bastianich |
| Volume: | 75cl |
| Grapes: | Chardonnay, Picolit, Sauvignon Blanc |
| Allergens: | Contains Sulfites |
| Alcohol Vol.: | 14% |
Description of Bastianich Vespa Bianco
Bastianich Vespa Bianco (Chardonnay, Picolit and Sauvignon Blanc)
TASTING NOTES:
- View: Cantina Bastianich Vespa Bianco has a straw colour.
- Nose: A narrow citrus and mineral notes balance, which eventually becomes a brooding sense of wildflowers, clover honey and ripe pear.
- Mouth: Its tannin and acid structure makes immediate impact and give longevity.
GRAPES: 45% Chardonnay, 45% Sauvignon, 10% Picolit
CELLAR: Cantina Bastianich
A tightly wound balance of minerality and citrus, evolving over time into a more viscous expression of wildflowers, clover honey and mature pear. Vespa Bianco can be further aged up to 7 - 10 years after the vintage.
The flagship wine of the Bastianich estate, Vespa Bianco was created to showcase the power and evolution that a great Friulian white can have.
joe Bastianich' wines are already rated amongst the top in the region with Vespa Bianco having been awarded Tre Bicchieri in the Gambero Rosso no fewer than 6 times!
Grapes: 45% Chardonnay, 45% Sauvignon and 10% Picolit
Region: Italy / Friuli / Colli Orientali
Maker: Joe Bastianich
Notes: This wine is a blend of Chardonnay, Sauvignon and indigenous Italian Picolit grapes. It has aromas of citrus and some minerality. It has flavours of pears, honey and has a floral note. As it ages the flavours of this wine will grow more complex.
Serve: At 10-12c it is perfect with Roasted turkey, duck and pork, shellfish, especially lobster and scallops, mushroom based dishes, like mushroom risotto or elegant, cheese-dressed pastas..
ABV: 13.5%
SUITABLE FOR VEGETARIANS AND VEGANS