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Key regions
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Pairings
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Synonyms
Vespaiolo is a white grape variety, and it traces back to Veneto, Italy.
Structurally it lands at light body, no tannin, high acidity, medium-sweet and medium alcohol.
Look for honeysuckle, spice, sweet spices and flowers.
The regions that matter for it are Breganze.
In the vineyard it is marked by late ripening, medium vigour and a preference for warm.
It blends readily with Garganega and Tai.
Watch for the synonyms: Bresparola, Uva Vespera and Vespaiola.
At the table it suits pesche al vino bianco, coconut milk jelly and cinnamon-spiced rice pudding.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
Food pairings.
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Pesche al vino bianco
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Coconut milk jelly
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Cinnamon-spiced rice pudding
Also labelled.
Bresparola, Uva Vespera, Vespaiola.
Bottles to look for.
- Calalta 'Campassi' Passito Veneto IGT, Italy
- Cantina Beato Bartolomeo Breganze Le Colline di San Giorgio Vespaiolo Breganze, Veneto, Italy
- Cantina Beato Bartolomeo Breganze Torcolato, Veneto, Italy
- Cantina Beato Bartolomeo Breganze Vespaiolo Frizzante Breganze, Veneto, Italy
- Cantina Beato Bartolomeo Breganze Vespaiolo Spumante Extra Dry Breganze, Veneto, Italy
- Col Dovigo Vespaiolo Breganze, Veneto, Italy
- Fattoria Sociale La Costa 'Belmonte', Breganze, Italy
- Fattoria Sociale La Costa Vespaiolo, Breganze, Italy
Vespaiolo: common questions
01.What does Vespaiolo taste like?+
Vespaiolo tastes of honeysuckle, spice, sweet spices and flowers. Structurally it lands at light body, no tannin, high acidity, medium-sweet and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Vespaiolo from?+
Vespaiolo originates in Veneto, Italy.
03.Where is Vespaiolo grown?+
The key regions for Vespaiolo are Breganze.
04.What food pairs with Vespaiolo?+
Pour it with pesche al vino bianco, coconut milk jelly and cinnamon-spiced rice pudding.
05.What else is Vespaiolo called?+
Vespaiolo is also labelled Bresparola, Uva Vespera and Vespaiola.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Italy.