Vespaiola is a white wine grape native to Italy where it is found in the Veneto region.

Where grown: Vespaiola is mainly found in Vicenza province and most notably within the Breganze DOC in one of three styles. Breganze DOC Vespaiolo (sic) is a still dry white, Breganze DOC Spumante is sparkling, and Breganze DOC Torcolato is a sweet white wine. The vine takes its name from the ‘vespe’ or wasps which it sweet grapes attracts, especially when the grapes are attacked Botrytis cinerea or rot, ideally of the noble late season form, rather than the ignoble early season form. The bunches are small with medium-sized berries.

Typical Flavours: Acacia fowers, pear, yellow citrus.