Vespolina
Red wine grape variety
Also known as Ughetta
Vespolina is a red wine grape with signature aromas of raspberry, white pepper, violet. Structure: Medium(+) body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium(+) tannin, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Barbera and Nebbiolo.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for violet-pepper aromatic lift with fresh red fruit in medium body.
- Check tannin as present but not severe, with lively acidity.
Confidence signals
- Pepper-violet and red-fruit marker set
- Medium-plus acidity and moderate tannin
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Piedmont · Novara · Vercelli
- Classic styles: Aromatic spicy Piedmont red with bright line · Medium-bodied red used in Nebbiolo (#8417)-area blends
Common questions
Is Vespolina a red or white grape variety?
Vespolina is a red wine grape variety.
What does Vespolina smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Vespolina include raspberry, white pepper and violet. Structural profile: Medium(+) body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium(+) tannin, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Vespolina?
Documented tells for Vespolina: Look for violet-pepper aromatic lift with fresh red fruit in medium body. and Check tannin as present but not severe, with lively acidity..
What is Vespolina most often confused with in blind tasting?
Vespolina is most commonly confused with Barbera, Nebbiolo and Schiava. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Vespolina grown?
Classic regions for Vespolina include Piedmont, Novara and Vercelli.