| Producer | Schiopetto |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Friuli-Venezia Giulia |
| Varietal | Friulano |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Sku | 1127325 |
| Size | 750ml |
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Tasting Notes: Friulano is Friuli-Venezia Giulia’s most noble indigenous grape. Schiopetto gives their Friulano an appropriately royal treatment. Its grapes are sourced from their prime Collio Goriziano vineyard, whose limestone-clay soils and well-ventilated slopes make it an ideal growing site for white wine. To preserve the grape’s pure fruit flavors, it spends eight months aging in stainless steel on the fine lees. Apricot, golden pear, passionfruit, pastry dough, and wildflowers intermingle on the palate. Its finish lingers with dueling notes of passionfruit and bitter almond.
Estate History: The Schiopetto winery's history traces back to 1970, when Mario was offered the chance by the church to lease the vineyards encircling the Archbishop’s Palace at Capriva del Friuli. Mario undertook a comprehensive revitalization of the vineyards, eventually acquiring them as his own in 1989. He dedicated himself to cultivating vineyards of distinction, capitalizing on the unique qualities of the Ponca terroir, characterized by clay and limestone soil. Over time, his children, Maria Angela, Carlo, and Giorgio, joined him in overseeing the enterprise, upholding their father’s legacy and enthusiasm. Mario notably pioneered the first "Tocai" and introduced modern white wine from Friuli.
Mario pioneered the implementation of cutting-edge technologies and groundbreaking methods in farming and winery operations. His legacy inspires the Rotolo family, who took over in April 2014, to maintain his vision. They are dedicated to upholding Mario's values, including eco-friendly practices like forest planting to offset CO2, using sustainable products, and utilizing advanced boilers for heating, powered by vineyard wood and clippings.
