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Colutta Schioppettino Friuli DOC Italy
Colutta Schioppettino Friuli DOC Italy
SKU 11055
24 in stock
Schioppettino is one of Friuli's rarest and most distinctive native grape varieties — a red of extraordinary aromatic complexity that was nearly extinct before passionate local producers like Giorgio Colutta helped revive it. The name means 'little gun' in Friulian dialect, a reference to the grape's lively, crackling energy.
Deep ruby with a nose that leaps with wild cherry, black pepper, violet, and an intriguing hint of dark chocolate. The palate is medium-bodied with vivid acidity, bright fruit, and a long, peppery finish. One of Italy's great undiscovered reds. A magnificent match for venison, duck breast, wild boar, or a richly flavoured pasta.
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| Winemaker | Giorgio Colutta |
|---|---|
| Country of Origin | Italy |
| Grapes | |
| Region | Friuli DOC |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| ABV | 12.5% |
| Style | Red Wine |
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Click & Collect Locations
- ✅ Athlone Store
- ✅ Mullingar HQ
Giorgio Colutta
The land in Colli Orientali is considered the best in Italy for Pinot Grigio, because of the climate and the (argile) soil. Giorgio Colutta’s vineyards are in three different locations, all within 5 minutes of each other. Giorgio rents some land in the hills near Manzano from a retired winemaker. When a friend of his got wind this land was available he immediately phoned Giorgio, arranged a meeting half an hour later, and the contract was signed on a scrap of paper out in the field! This vineyard is particularly beautiful with small rolling hills from which villages in Slovenia can be seen. The area of Coli Orientali del Friuli has a particular climate shaped by the geography of the region - the Adriatic sea on one side, the Alps on the other. The mountains protect it from the cold winds from the north, and its proximity to the sea tempers the summer heat. There is a big demand for land here with some of the bigger producers anxious to snap up any plots that become available.
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