Vespa Bianco Bastianich 2021

The Vespa Bianco from the Bastianich winery represents a Friulian label capable of enveloping the senses with its softness and fragrance. In 1997, the famous Italian-American showman Joe Bastianich decided to purchase a winery in the homeland of his mother Lidia. The goal is to propose a production of exceptional quality that reflects the noble territory of the Colli Orientali del Friuli, while seeking a balanced and clean style, of which this bottle is the emblem. The skillful blend of Chardonnay, Sauvignon, and Picolit combines the elegance of the first, the freshness and aromaticity of the second, and the glyceric roundness of the third. The name “Vespa” refers to the insects that populate the vineyards when the grapes reach full ripeness.

Bastianich Vespa Bianco is a blend of Chardonnay (45%) and Sauvignon Blanc (45%), with a small percentage of Picolit (10%). The grapes come from the vineyards of Buttrio and Premariacco, which benefit from soils rich in limestone marl (ponca) with mixed rock and clay. After the harvest, specific for each variety, and the accurate selection, the grapes are gently pressed and fermented separately, half in steel and the remaining half in oak barrels of 500 and 4000 liters. The aging of one year always takes place between steel tanks and wood on the fine lees. Following bottling, the wine rests for at least another 12 months.

In the glass, the Friulian white Vespa from the Bastianich Winery reveals a beautiful intense straw yellow color. The nose is rich and vivid with aromas of ripe pear and apricot that blend with perceptions of wildflowers and honey. On the palate, it is elegant and soft, with bright freshness, seductive minerality, and lasting persistence. A refined interpretation with astonishing longevity, ideal when paired with elaborate preparations based on white meats or various fish.