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A dazzling selection from the exceptional northern Italian producer “who put Friuli on the map” according to Antonio Galloni of Vinous, these top rated Schiopetto selections are crafted as unique and transparent expressions of their northern Italian terroir, an opportunity for anyone seeking to explore the exceptional range of white wines from the Collio region as well as two high scoring red cuvees at outstanding value pricing perfect for mixing a case.
Among the first to prove “Italy can make serious whites” according to the Wine Enthusiast’s Kerin O’Keefe, Schiopetto is one of the oldest wineries in northeastern Italy established in the 1960’s, its founder pioneering cold fermentation and ageing in stainless steel tanks in the region and now spanning 30 hectares of estate vineyards planted on the ancient sea beds of marly clay and limestone known locally as “Ponca” near the Slovenian border. While all the Schiopetto wines offer richly aromatic fruit and distinct minerality, here are some unique highlights of each selection
- 2022 Schiopetto Collio Pinot Grigio – 93 pt. Called “remarkably pretty, wickedly fresh” by Eric Guido of Vinous with ripe spiced orchard fruit and citrusy undertones
- 2022 Schiopetto Collio Friulano – 93 pt. Focused on “perfectly ripe stone fruits, wildflowers and crushed rocks” according to the Wine Enthusiast’s Jeff Porter with saline undertones and balanced acidity
- 2021 Schiopetto Collio Pinot Bianco – 94 pt. “Generous and sweetly alluring” with a “juicy, acidic core” of rich apple and pear according to critic Eric Guido of Vinous
- 2022 Schiopetto Collio Pinot Bianco – 94 pt. Called “silky and enveloping” by Vinous critic Eric Guido with a vibrant interplay of citrus and stone fruit and refreshing acidity
- 2022 Schiopetto Collio Sauvignon – 93 pt. “Bright and vivid with citrusy freshness, mouthwatering acidity and chalky minerality” according to James Suckling
- 2021 Schiopetto Collio Malvasia - 92 pt. Creamy textured with “vividly ripe peach and nectarine propelled by juicy acidity” according to Eric Guido of Vinous
- 2021 Schiopetto Mario Schiopetto M Collio 97 pt. An exquisite single vineyard blend of 95% Friulano and 5% Riesling described as “super tasty with a core of ripe and fresh stone fruits” by the Wine Enthusiast’s Jeff Porter with “fantastic balance between weight and acidity”
- 2019 Schiopetto Rivarossa 94 pt. A blend of Cabernet and Merlot described by the Wine Enthusiast’s Jeff Porter as offering “luscious dark cherry and plum flavors” with “a velvety texture and a lasting, satisfying finish”
- 2019 Schiopetto Podere dei Blumeri 95 pt. A “beguiling blend” of Merlot and Refosco according to Eric Guido of Vinous with “soft textures and ripe red and blue fruits”
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