Rovellotti, Colline Novaresi Vespolina 'Ronco al Maso', 2023

Vespolina from the hills between the Po Valley and the Alps—a varietal that demands serious terroir and doesn't tolerate shortcuts. Rovellotti's entry to their range shows why this ancient grape is experiencing a renaissance. Hand-harvested, naturally fermented in stainless steel, and briefly aged in bottle for freshness. The result swings between red fruit brightness and savory pepper spice, designed for the table, not the cellar.