Schiopettino DOC
ALCOHOL CONTENT:13% volume.
GRAPE VARIETIES USED:SCHIOPPETTINO100%
PRODUCTION AREA AND EXPOSURE:vineyards in Prepotto, province of Udine, at an altitude of 160m asl, facing south-east.
SOIL TYPE:marl with a balanced proportion of clay and organic substances.
TRAINING SYSTEM:single-arched cane and Sylvoz short cane, with a yield of50/70 quintals per hectare.
VINTAGE :The ribolla black grape, known as Schioppettino in the municipality of Prepotto and in the surrounding area, is certainly an autochtonous local variety, originating from the area between Prepotto and nearby Slovenia, present in limited quantities in the area indicated. The grapes are harvested by hand into crates in late September/early October.
VINIFICATION:destemming and crushing, followed by maceration for 8/10 days with daily délestage.
MATURATION AND AGEING:complete malolactic fermentation, followed by alcohol fermentation in stainless steel tanks and barrels of different cycles for around 7/8 months; aged for a further few months in the bottle.
ORGANOLEPTIC CHARACTERISTICS:ruby red in colour tending towards purple. Typical berry aroma, in particular raspberry and bilberry. Intense, acerbic palate.
SUGGESTED PAIRINGS:excellent with typical Friulan country fare, game and cheeses.
HOW TO SERVE:at a temperature of 16-18° C in large, long-stemmed glasses.
Grapes Used: Schioppettino 100%
Alcohol:13.00%
