Bastianich Vespa Bianco

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

flagship Bastianich Vespa Bianco was created to highlight the power and the evolution of a great Friulian white can achieve. The Vespa manages to transcend the sum of its parts, confirming a wine of complexity and longevity out of the ordinary. A close balance of mineral and citrus notes, which in time turn into a denser feeling of wild flowers, clover honey and ripe pear. Its tannic and acidic structure makes immediate impact, as well as give it longevity.