Have you ever made ratatouille? Or have at least seen the wonderful Disney/Pixar movie of the same name, so do you have some idea of the beautiful, rustic French cuisine I’m talking about?
I’m asking because Vespa’s latest collaboration with Italian restaurant Gigi’s made me think about something I’d never thought about before. And believe me, if you know me it’s a weird difference; This is how my brain works most of the time.
In any case, if you, like me, love this scooter and this collaboration, and check it out Too Immediately making you wonder whether or not there is any Italian analog to ratatouille (because seriously, all the math is actually doing the math for the existence of such a dish, if you know anything about Italian food), I’m going to put your mind to rest right now. Why? Because yes, such a dish exists, and it’s called ciambotta.
And get this: Ciambotta is not only filled with tomatoes, zucchini, eggplant, and onions; Ciambotta (or giambotta, depending on where you are) also adds potatoes to the party! Seriously, now I really need to try making one; I’ve made my fair share of ratatouille before, but adding potatoes is clearly an example of genius.
Of course, the mix includes plenty of fresh herbs and olive oil; And naturally, some beautiful, fresh, crusty bread is a must to enjoy with this hearty, rustic stew full of summer vegetable flavor.
It’s bright, it’s colourful, it’s bursting with joy; Just like the Vespa x Gigi Primavera 125 collaboration. And since this latest special edition comes with a sweet chrome rear rack with a gorgeous little wicker picnic basket on top, you’ll also have a place to stash your ciambotta and fresh bread as you zoom off to enjoy a beautiful al fresco picnic at any spot of your choice.
This little guy is a gorgeous bright yellow with chrome and cognac accents, and includes a chrome front luggage rack with leather straps that match the saddle, ready to strap your beach towel (or picnic blanket, might I be so bold as to suggest) for your trip. The beautiful leather saddle also features contrasting ivory-coloured stitching and piping, all the better to draw your eye to the fine details that set it apart from other Primera 125s you may see on the road. The ivory colored wheels also add a little extra sparkle to the festivities.
This is a collaboration with gigi rigolettoA restaurant group with a handful of locations in popular travel destinations: Saint-Tropez, Paris, Rome, Miami and Dubai, to name a few. Two examples of this special edition will actually be on display at the Gigi Saint-Tropez location during the summer of 2026.
At the moment, this special edition has only been announced for Europe, and you can pre-order it through the Vespa website starting at 12,000€ (about US$13,731 at the time of writing). I reached out to Piaggio Group Americas to ask if there are any plans to release it in the US, and at this time, they say there are no such plans, unfortunately.
However, if you’re in Europe, there’s good news: another great Vespa Primavera 125 alternative has just dropped! Do you want it, or has someone else caught your eye instead (like, say, Ottentessimo)? Let me know in the comments.
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Source: Vespa
