# Vespolina (Cascina Cà Nova)

> Red, Colline Novaresi Vespolina DOC by [Cascina Cà Nova](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/cascina-ca-nova.md), Alto Piemonte, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/cascina-ca-nova-vespolina).

- **Producer:** Cascina Cà Nova
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Colline Novaresi Vespolina DOC
- **Grape:** Vespolina 100%
- **Production area:** Romagnano Sesia, Alto Piemonte, in the estate's sunny vineyard there.
- **Soil:** Acidic pH soil, clayey and sandy.
- **Exposure:** South east/south west facing, about 300 m altitude, guyot trained, about 1.8 kg of grapes per plant.
- **Harvest:** Late September (2023 vintage).
- **Vineyard planting:** Planted in 2000.
- **Vinification:** Must ferments in stainless steel tanks for about 10 days; cold stabilised; malolactic fermentation carried out in steel.
- **Serving temperature:** 14 to 16°C
- **Storage:** Estate cites an ageing potential of 1 to 5 years from harvest (2023 vintage tech sheet).
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-26



## Summary

Colline Novaresi Vespolina DOC, a native red variety closely related to Nebbiolo and known for its white pepper character; about 12.5% ABV and roughly 3,500 bottles in 2023.

## Tasting notes

Lively, bright ruby red. Vinous, fragrant nose with intense notes of white pepper and spice, and wild berries. Fresh on the palate, lightly tannic and lively, with a white pepper aftertaste.

## Food pairings

Cured meats, medium aged cheeses, hearty first courses.