Schioppettino

Red wine | D.O.C. Friuli Colli Orientali

Grapes
Schioppettino (also known as “Ribolla Nera”).

Vineyard
The fields of the Estate, in the municipality of Buttrio (Udine), ideal location for excellent wine making. The C.D.O. (controlled denomination of origin) is Friuli Colli Orientali. The soil is composed of marl and sandstone with a predominantly clayey component. Crop protection is low environmental impact, focussing on traditional product with a short persistence, used according to the agro-alimentary programme for crop protection.

Vinification
Red wine fermentation with prolonged maceration of the must and skins in modern steel wine makers at a controlled temperature (26°C) to encourage development of the typical characteristics of this wine. This is followed by pressing and completion of the alcoholic fermentation process.

Ageing
First in a “sur lies” tank and in the bottle, stored horizontally in our sixteenth century underground estate cellar for about four weeks after bottling.

Appearance
Intense ruby red colour with purple hues.

Nose
Sensations reminiscent of pepper, walnut husks and small forest berries (wild blackberry, raspberry and blueberry).

Palate
Fruity flavour, enriched by characteristic spicy notes. Intense
and of long persistence.

Food pairing
An excellent wine to accompany regional cooking and game dishes (hare and wild boar). Ideal with red and cured meats: San Daniele ham and salamis that are still produced locally

Longevity
Reaches maximum expression of the vine in the first two years and can easily exceed six years in the bottle.

Service
Best at 18 °C to fully appreciate all of its sensory characteristics.