Bastianich Vespa Rosso 2018

A still red from Friuli-Venezia Giulia, an IGT Venezia Giulia, 13% ABV, produced by Bastianich. Vintage 2018, 0.75L bottle. A blend of Merlot, Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso, and Schioppettino that embodies the Bastianich family’s passion for wine. The grapes are selected on sorting tables and then destemmed, pressed, and sent to temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks for fermentation. Aged in oak barriques for 18 months. The sweetness of blackberry and morello cherry masks the vegetal notes typical of Cabernet. On the palate, the tannins are incredibly soft and balanced, in perfect harmony with the acidity and alcohol.