Bastianich Vespa Bianco 2018 750 ML

A graceful version, with a fragrant thread of white blossom and mineral aromas winding through finely meshed flavors of yellow apple and pear, almond paste, vanilla and Earl Grey tea leaf. This has a plushness to its texture, while a spine of lemony acidity keeps this focused and refreshing. \n \n Producer Information \n The Bastianich winery, founded in 1997, strives to understand the history and culture of Friuli-Venezia Giulia and take it to a new level. We create unique wines that speak of place but, at the same time, show remarkable power and balance. Vespa Bianco and Vespa Rosso are named after the ever-present wasps attracted to ripe grapes. These blends are made in an area known for single-varietal wines, shifting the focus from the grape to the terroir. Calabrone, which means hornet, is an estate reserve red blend made only in the best vintages with hand-destemmed, partially dried fruit, and is released 5 years after the vintage. Native varieties, such as Tocai Friulano, are unblended to showcase the uniqueness of the grape. The pinnacle of this being Tocai Plus, a particularly complex example made with late-harvest and dried fruit from a single-vineyard of 60 year-old vines.