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 Producer:
Schiopetto
Region:
Friuli-Venezia Giulia
DOC(G):
Collio
About the Producer:
Bottling wine since
1964, Mario Schiopetto excels in his craft, producing wines—whites,
in particular—that brought the northeastern region of Friuli-Venezia
Giulia into the limelight of Italy's burgeoning wine scene. His inspiration
has been such that his three children have joined his impassioned
efforts in making this estate one of the area's, if not one of Italy's,
best wineries. In the process he has established quite an impressive
track record, especially considering that until about 20 years ago,
most of the area’s grape growers sold off their grapes in bulk
to cooperative wineries.
Fruili's eastern zones of Collio and Colli Orientali source 30 hectares
of grapes for Schiopetto's wines, amounting to an approximate annual
production of 230,000 bottles. Regardless the trade, true talent lies
in the ability to apply finely honed skills without allowing the techniques
to become apparent. As one of the founding fathers of modern winemaking
in Friuli, Schiopetto is a master of the application of viticultural
and oenological science. His long-standing objective has been to achieve
the purest possible transformation of grape variety into wine. Until
very recently, this has entailed production without the use of barriques.
Then, just a few years ago, Schiopetto branched out into a line of
lightly oaked wines—just for the intellectual challenge of it.
While still in the process of refining his touch on this new style,
these wines brim with all the class characteristic of the Schiopetto
estate.
Related Wines and Links: Bastianich,
Damijan, Gravner,
Jermann, Kante,
La Castellada, Lis
Neris, Meroi, Miani,
Movia, Schiopetto,
Vie di Romans.
Featured Wine(s):
Schiopetto
Tocai Friulano
Schiopetto Sauvignon Podere dei Blumeri
Schiopetto Blanc des Rosis
Schiopetto Tocai Friulano 'Pardes'
Schiopetto Sauvignon 'Tarsia'
Schiopetto Pinot Bianco 'Amritá'
To purchase these wines, call our Portfolio
Managers at 212.473.2323.
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