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Bastianich Vespa Rosso 2015 750ml

size
750ml
country
Italy
region
Friuli-Venezia Giulia
appellation
Colli Orientali Del Friuli
4 Ratings
See 4 Professional Reviews
WA
94
VM
93
JS
93
WS
90
Additional vintages
2015 2014 2013 2012 2011
WA
94
Rated 94 by Wine Advocate
A lovely blend of Merlot and Refosco, the Bastianich 2015 Vespa Rosso is a beautifully layered and generous wine that starts off with ripe cherry and blackberry and segues to spice, campfire ash and baker's chocolate. There are subtle touches of both the sweet and the savory, and the wine is grounded and balanced at its core. This is a mid-weight red with soft tannins and a solid sense of balance. This is a terrific pairing with a rare cut of filet mignon with roasted baby potatoes. ... More details
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Bastianich Vespa Rosso 2015 750ml

SKU 928584
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$35.60
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$34.89
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Professional Ratings
WA
94
VM
93
JS
93
WS
90
WA
94
Rated 94 by Wine Advocate
A lovely blend of Merlot and Refosco, the Bastianich 2015 Vespa Rosso is a beautifully layered and generous wine that starts off with ripe cherry and blackberry and segues to spice, campfire ash and baker's chocolate. There are subtle touches of both the sweet and the savory, and the wine is grounded and balanced at its core. This is a mid-weight red with soft tannins and a solid sense of balance. This is a terrific pairing with a rare cut of filet mignon with roasted baby potatoes.
VM
93
Rated 93 by Vinous Media
Bright deep ruby-red. Perfumed, fresh red/dark berries, herbs and spices on the enticing nose. Then similar flavors to the aromas, but with a splash of minerals that increases this wine's complexity. Finishes long, fleshy and savory. Lots to like here, especially the light on its feet quality for such a big powerful wine. Well done.
JS
93
Rated 93 by James Suckling
This is always a very serious red for the money, and 2015 could be one of the most exciting editions. Sesame seeds are dispersed among brambleberries and fields of bright blueberries and lavender. Full-bodied and fine but juicy. Grainy tannins dive deep into the vibrant dark fruit, buffing it with care to gleam brightly on the finish. Drink now.
WS
90
Rated 90 by Wine Spectator
Savory green olive, balsamico and smoke notes meet steeped black cherry and citrus peel flavors in this balanced, medium- to full-bodied red, which is firmed by fine-grained tannins. Fresh finish. Merlot and Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso. Drink now through 2025. 1,200 cases made, 400 cases imported.
Winery
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 slightly new-world flavor profile. The lush palate makes it drinkable upon release, though it is structured enough for aging.
Product Details
size
750ml
country
Italy
region
Friuli-Venezia Giulia
appellation
Colli Orientali Del Friuli
Additional vintages
2015 2014 2013 2012 2011
Overview
A lovely blend of Merlot and Refosco, the Bastianich 2015 Vespa Rosso is a beautifully layered and generous wine that starts off with ripe cherry and blackberry and segues to spice, campfire ash and baker's chocolate. There are subtle touches of both the sweet and the savory, and the wine is grounded and balanced at its core. This is a mid-weight red with soft tannins and a solid sense of balance. This is a terrific pairing with a rare cut of filet mignon with roasted baby potatoes.
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Region: Friuli-Venezia Giulia

Situated in the north of Italy, between the Alps and the Adriatic Sea, Friuli-Venezia Giulia is a fascinating and ancient wine region which is only just being discovered by the international wine audiences, keen to uncover more lesser known gems of Italy. Because Friuli-Venezia Giulia is so close to the Austrian and Slovenian borders, the wines there display a distinctly Germanic character, and typically Germanic grape varietals such as Riesling grow extremely well there, and capture much of their stunning alpine terroir. As such, alpine freshness, crystal clear mountain water and beautifully dry and crisp notes are what Friuli-Venezia Giulia's wines are most renowned for, and the Riesling, Pinot Bianco and Pinot Grigio wines of Friuli-Venezia Giulia, made by small, dedicated and traditional wineries, are considered amongst the finest in the world.
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Country: Italy

There are few countries in the world with a viticultural history as long or as illustrious as that claimed by Italy. Grapes were first being grown and cultivated on Italian soil several thousand years ago by the Greeks and the Pheonicians, who named Italy 'Oenotria' – the land of wines – so impressed were they with the climate and the suitability of the soil for wine production. Of course, it was the rise of the Roman Empire which had the most lasting influence on wine production in Italy, and their influence can still be felt today, as much of the riches of the empire came about through their enthusiasm for producing wines and exporting it to neighbouring countries. Since those times, a vast amount of Italian land has remained primarily for vine cultivation, and thousands of wineries can be found throughout the entire length and breadth of this beautiful country, drenched in Mediterranean sunshine and benefiting from the excellent fertile soils found there. Italy remains very much a 'land of wines', and one could not imagine this country, its landscape and culture, without it.
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