ME Fine Wines will Feature Bastianich Vespa Bianco at the Wine Spectator's Grant Tour 20114

Me Fine Wines will be proudly representing Bastianich Winery at this years Wine Spectator Grand Tour at the Mirage Hotel and casino in Las Vegas

The flagship wine of the Bastianich estate, Vespa Bianco was created to showcase the power and evolution that a great Friulian white can have. Consisting of equal parts Sauvignon and Chardonnay with a measure of Picolit, Vespa becomes more than a sum of its parts, a wine of uncommon complexity and longevity.

Joe Bastianich's dream of making an Italian wine, from Friuli that could rival the best wines of Europe has come true.  Some press on Vespa Bianco:

“(2009 Vespa Bianco)… Dried lime, candied pear, apricot and beeswax on the nose… undertone of clover honey. Energetic citrus and almond flavors… minerals and ripe lime. (The finish) features tropical fruit qualities while maintaining focus. A big, rich wine that stays light on its feet. Lovely right now.”
91 Points - Sept/Oct 2011—Ian D'Agata - Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar

 “The 2008 Vespa Bianco impresses for its textural finesse, depth and richness. Light floral honey, juicy apricots, mint and cantaloupe meld together seamlessly...lush yet mid-weight… beautifully precise...”
92 Points - Feb 2011

5 time winner of the acclaimed "Three Glasses" award:

 “The Vespa Bianco is Extraordinary… A wine with an immense personality, it will age happily in the cellar for years.”
— Gambero Ross, Vini d'Italia

“(2007 Vespa Bianco is) Rich and very ripe, with tropical fruit and cooked pineapple aromas that follow through to a full body, with loads of spices, from cinnamon to clove and dried apricot. Long and very rich.”
93 Points - Mar 31, 2010
— James Suckling, Wine Spectator magazine

“In the mold of Vintage Tunina or Terre Alte and right up there in terms of quality… pretty floral and herbal elements on the nose… lots of honeysuckle, green apple, tangerine, vanilla and pineapple… Clean acidity keeps it lively and fresh, but… pleasantly creamy.”
94 points
— Ian D’Agata, ECCO Guide to the Best Wines of Italy

“High class, racy and clean… Vespa Bianco is already rivaling the likes of such highly rated Friuli whites as
Vintage Tunina…”
— Wine Spectator magazine (article)

 “(2006 Vespa Bianco shows) …attractive layers of succulent peaches…Medium-bodied…
Outstanding harmony and tons of style…”
90 points – Oct 2008
— Antonio Galloni, Robert M. Parker’s The Wine Advocate

“(2005 Vespa Bianco)…offers loads of peach and mango on the nose, following through to a full body, showing notes of pear drops, with a dense mouthfeel and a long, lively finish. Complex and delicious.”
90 Points - March 31, 2008
— James Suckling, Wine Spectator magazine

“With some air (the 2004 Vespa Bianco) reveals wonderfully nuanced layers of fruit supported by a lovely vein of minerality which gives the wine notable continuity on the palate as well as a long, clean finish… put on weight in the glass and clearly has the stuffing to develop further complexity in bottle”
91 Points – Oct 2007
— Antonio Galloni for Robert Parker Jr.’s The Wine Advocate

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