COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Vespolina
PRODUCER
Azienda Agricola Carlone Davide
REGION
Piemonte
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Colline Novaresi Vespolina Davide Carlone 2022 is a red wine from the Colline Novaresi DOC in Piedmont, Italy, made from 100% Vespolina grapes. Azienda Agricola Carlone Davide, the producer, is situated in Northern Piedmont and specializes in natural wines using indigenous grape varieties. The vineyard is located at 400 meters elevation on volcanic porphyry soils. This wine stands out as a rare varietal bottling of Vespolina, a grape native to the Novara province, known for its spicy characteristics and potential connection to its name's origin. The 2022 vintage is noted for its regional identity and energetic profile.
ALCOHOL
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Natural
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Vespolina's name might come from wasps attracted to its ripe grapes.
Fact 02
Grapes are grown on volcanic porphyry soils.
Fact 03
This wine is a rare 100% Vespolina bottling.
Fact 04
The producer focuses on natural winemaking with minimal intervention.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Colline Novaresi Vespolina Davide Carlone 2022 is produced using biodynamic farming practices. The harvest is conducted manually, with grapes collected in small crates. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks, utilizing indigenous yeasts and minimal sulfur. The producer's approach focuses on natural winemaking, aiming for minimal intervention throughout the process.
