Vespa Rosso Venezia Giulia IGT 2018 - BASTIANICH

TYPE Venezia Giulia IGT - "Vespa Rosso"

PRODUCTION AREA Buttrio and Premariacco (Udine)

VARIETY Merlot 50%, Refosco dal peduncolo rosso 30%, Cabernet Sauvignon 15%, Cabernet Franc 5%

SOIL TYPE Soils of oceanic origin, rich in clay, sandstone and limestone

AGE OF VINES 60 years

VINIFICATION The wine is obtained from the separate maceration and fermentation of the different varieties in open tonneaux of 500 liters. The pressing is done by hand, to make the extraction as delicate as possible. A vertical wooden press, which extracts soft tannins and reduces peel-to-peel friction

TRAINING SYSTEM Guyot

COLOR Ruby red with slight darker shades.

BOUQUET Unusually fruity and structured for a cold climate red, it still retains most of the spice and earthy notes that characterize the Friulian reds

PAIRINGS Ideal with roasts and pork-based dishes.A classic: baked shank with potatoes.

TASTE Notes of small red fruits, also in jam, open to a rich, full, elegant taste, capable of surprising for balance and finesse. Soft, it closes with a slightly more bitter finish.

NOTES It comes from a skilful blend of both native and international grapes, chosen with care and attention by the team of the Bastianich winery, where alongside Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, we find Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso. The grapes, selected during the harvest phase, after vinification, proceed with the refinement phase, which is extremely important for forming the personality of the wine. The aging is carried out in barrique and lasts for 18 months, a period at the end of which the bottling and marketing operations are started.

AGING It is aged in oak barrels for 70% second passage and the remaining 30% in new barriques for 18 months. Once assembled and bottled they rest in the bottle for about 18 months.