COLOUR
White
TYPE
Sparkling
VINTAGE
N/A
GRAPE
Vespaiola
PRODUCER
Cantina Beato Bartolomeo da Breganze
REGION
Veneto
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Light
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Medium
Intensity
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Vespaiolo Frizzante Spago is a white Italian wine made from 100% Vespaiola grapes, an indigenous variety of the Veneto region, specifically the Breganze area in the province of Vicenza. The grape's name is thought to derive from 'vespa,' the Italian word for wasp, due to its attractive fragrance and sugar content. Cantina Beato Bartolomeo da Breganze, a cooperative winery, produces this wine, drawing on the collective expertise of local growers. The Breganze area is recognized as the traditional home of the Vespaiola grape, contributing to its unique expression in this wine.
ALCOHOL
11.0%
AVG. PRICE
€7
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now
Ideal temperature
6-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The Vespaiola grape is named after wasps, which are attracted to its sugary scent.
Fact 02
This grape is native to the Breganze area of Veneto, Italy.
Fact 03
The 'Spago' designation refers to the traditional string used to tie the cork and cage on some sparkling wines.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The production of Vespaiolo Frizzante Spago begins with the soft pressing of the Vespaiola grapes. Fermentation is conducted using selected yeasts at controlled temperatures of 18-20°C. The frizzante style is achieved through a secondary fermentation in an autoclave, commonly known as the Charmat method. Aging for this wine is typically brief and takes place in stainless steel tanks to preserve its freshness and aromatic qualities. Harvest is usually manual, occurring in mid to late September.
