Vesplicito 2022 Matervi

Vesplicito 2022 – Matervi

An instinctive white, raw and untamed

Vesplicito 2022 by Matervi is an uncompromising white wine, anarchic in soul yet deeply rooted in the terroir of Vicenza. Made from 100% Vespaiola grapes, grown on calcareous-clay soils in Fara Vicentino, it’s the freest and most visceral expression of Alberto Rigon’s philosophy. A mountain white that behaves like a red—vibrant, sharp, and unpredictable.

In the vineyard: observation and patience

The Vespaiola vines are cultivated naturally, without synthetic treatments or invasive techniques—just manual care, time, and close observation. The microclimate, influenced by the nearby Asiago Plateau, promotes slow ripening and preserves high acidity. Yields are kept low to enhance purity and concentration.

In the cellar: no compromises, just instinct

Vesplicito 2022 is made through a 6-day skin contact fermentation, carried out spontaneously with native yeasts. The wine matures in raw concrete tanks, resting on fine lees for added texture and depth. No fining, filtering, or added sulfur. Each bottle is a unique, handcrafted expression of the vintage.

A white with red soul

The result is a textured, golden-hued wine with copper reflections. The nose bursts with dried apricot, citrus peel, bitter herbs, and smoky notes. The palate is grippy, saline, dry, and energetic, with a long, daring finish. Vesplicito is not a background wine—it’s an experience.

Technical sheet

• Grapes: 100% Vespaiola

• Origin: Fara Vicentino (VI), Italy

• Soil: Clay-limestone

• Vinification: Spontaneous fermentation with 6 days skin contact

• Aging: On fine lees in raw concrete tanks

• Added sulfur: None

• Filtration: None

• Alcohol: 11.5%

• Serving temperature: 12–14°C

• Pairings: Great with spicy dishes, Asian food, washed-rind cheeses, smoked fish—or simply on its own, for those who seek raw wine energy

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Matervi: natural and visceral wines from the foothills of the Asiago Plateau

An independent and radical winery

In the heart of Fara Vicentino, in the province of Vicenza, Matervi was born—an artisanal winery founded and led by Alberto Rigon, a winemaker with a raw and authentic vision. From the beginning, Matervi set itself apart from the mainstream wine world, embracing a direct, hands-on approach rooted in the land, spontaneous fermentations, and vineyard practices free from intervention. These are not crowd-pleasing wines—they are transparent reflections of soil, climate, and the hands that shape them. They tell a story of an alternative Veneto, underground and defiant, where identity matters more than conformity.

In the vineyard: biodiversity, energy, and no shortcuts

Alberto cultivates around three hectares of vineyards on clay-limestone soils at hillside elevations caressed by the cool breezes from the Asiago Plateau. The varieties include local grapes such as Vespaiola, alongside Tai Bianco, Pinot Bianco, and small experimental parcels. Everything is farmed with natural methods, relying on manual work, zero synthetic chemicals, and a focus on soil vitality. The goal isn’t perfect fruit, but honest grapes that carry the vineyard’s energy into the glass.

In the cellar: free fermentations and instinctive winemaking

Matervi’s cellar is an artisanal lab where wine develops through spontaneous and unforced dynamics. Fermentations occur without added yeasts, the wines are unfiltered, unfined, and left untouched by corrections or stabilizations. Amphorae, raw concrete, and glass are used to let the wine evolve naturally, without aesthetic manipulation. The resulting wines are wild, sometimes extreme, but always alive—fluid expressions that change over time and tell the story of each vintage.

Philosophy: wine as a free act

There are no formulas or trends here. Each wine is born from reflection on the season, the soil, and a moment of creative intuition. Alberto’s philosophy is anarchic yet respectful, guided by listening and observation. His wines are often refermented, skin-contact, or lightly oxidative to enhance tension and depth. It’s an approach that shuns standardization and seeks out authenticity—for drinkers who want emotion and truth in every sip.