Variety originally known as Ribolla Nera, was referred to as Schioppettino only in recent years. Variety native of Friuli. Deep bright-red colour with garnet hues, this wine offers a varied bouquet: blackberry sour cherry and blueberry with a hint of spices and musk. The body is balanced and pleasant. Solid structure and a good aromatic persistency.
GRAPE VARIETY: 100% Schioppettino
PRODUCTION AREA: Friuli Collio
Vine training system: guyot
Soil type: clay-pebbly soil of alluvional origin
Yeld per hectare: 90 quintals of grapes
Average planting density: 5000 rootstocks per hectare
Vinification: maceration on the skins for 8 up to 10 days at controlled temperature of 25°- 28°C
Refinment: 5 months in cement tanks and aged in bottle for 2 monthsPairing: seasoned and blue cheese, exotic meat skewers, berry pie, chestnuts
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Serving temperature:14°- 16°C
ABV: 12.5%
ALLERGEN INFO: Contains Sulphitte and no other allergens