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Vespaiolo

Vespaiolo is a white-wine variety grown mainly in the Veneto wine region of northeastern Italy. Its mainly used to make sweet wines due to its naturally high sugar content and acidity. The name Vespaiolo is taken from the local word for wasps, which buzz around the sugary grape bunches at harvest.

General Characteristics

Colour: White

Dryness: Medium Sweet

Tannin: Low

Body: Light

Acidity: Medium (+)

ABV: Medium (-): 10-11.5%

Flavours: Grapefruit Lemon Lime Apple Green Apple Nectarine Peach White Peach Pear Quince Blossom Elderflower White Flower Acacia Peony Beeswax Honey Butter Cream Jackfruit Mango Pineapple Almond Marzipan

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