Vespa Rosso is our estate red which balances power and finesse through a combination of indigenous and international varieties. A wine with ripe fruit and a slight new-world flavor profile. The lush palate makes it drinkable upon release, though it is structured enough for aging.
The elegance of a Friulan red and the ripeness, fruit and structure of a thoroughly modern wine ... perfectly balanced oak, fruit and acidity.
Grape varieties: 50% Merlot, 30% Refosco, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cabernet Franc.
Tasting notes: Vespa Rosso is uncommonly fruit-forward and structured for a "cold weather" red wine, and yet it retains many of the spicy, earthy notes that characterize Friulan reds. The extra effort made in both the vineyard /sharply reducing yields) and the cellar (small batch fermentation in tonneaux) helps elevate Vespa Rosso beyond the ranks of everyday reds.
Great with: steaks and braised red meats.
