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Schioppettino 2020

Red green still

Organic and sustainable
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Denomination DOC Colli Orientali del Friuli Schioppettino
Size 0,75 l
Alcohol content 13.5% by volume
Area Friuli-Venezia Giulia (Italy)
Grape varieties 100% Schioppettino
  • Grape variety and origin: 100% Schioppettino, Colli Orientali del Friuli denomination
  • Vintage and bottle size: Harvest 2020, 0.75 litres, alcohol content 13.5%
  • Aromatic notes: Scents of wild berries and morello cherries, with hints of black pepper, cocoa and tobacco
  • Tasting characteristics: Dry, full and rounded flavour, soft tannins and savoury freshness
  • Serving and pairings: Decant for 1 hour at 16-18°C; ideal with roasts, game and cheeses
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Description

What kind of wine it is

Venica presents this still red, a pure expression of Schioppettino. In the glass, it displays a deep ruby colour with violet highlights. The bouquet blends small red and black fruits, such as wild blackberry and blueberry, with complex spicy notes of black pepper, cocoa, tobacco and vanilla. On the palate, it reveals a full and rounded body, supported by a structure of perfectly integrated velvety tannins and a lively fresh-savoury streak. The finish is long and persistent, offering elegant herbal and green pepper nuances.

Where it comes from

This wine expresses the winemaking identity of Friuli-Venezia Giulia, originating from the renowned area of the Colli Orientali del Friuli. Its provenance enhances the typical character of Schioppettino, ensuring perfect structural balance and a distinctive aromatic profile. Thanks to its enveloping softness, it pairs harmoniously with rich dishes. It finds its ideal match with roast red meats, game and pork. It complements robust preparations such as chamois stew and enhances medium-aged cheeses.

How it is produced

Venica cultivates the grapes following a strict organic and sustainable production approach, paying meticulous attention to vineyard management. This care allows the wine to evolve elegantly over time, ensuring an estimated longevity of between ten and fifteen years. To fully appreciate its complex spicy structure, decanting for about an hour is recommended. The wine expresses its best qualities when tasted at a serving temperature between 16 and 18 degrees Celsius.

History and Curiosities

Venica Schioppettino 2020 tells the profound soul of the DOC Colli Orientali del Friuli. Made from pure grapes grown according to organic and sustainable production methods, this captivating still red wine encapsulates the history of its region. In the glass, it reveals an intense ruby colour with violet reflections, which will evolve with ageing. Thanks to an extraordinary longevity of 10-15 years, its aromatic nuances mature over time, promising a refined and ever-evolving tasting experience.

Awards

  • 2020

    3

    One of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy.

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Tasting notes

Profumo

Perfume

Aromas of wild berries (wild blackberry, raspberry, blueberry), sour cherries and spicy notes of black pepper, mint, cocoa, liquorice, tobacco and vanilla

Colore

Color

Ruby red with violet notes

Gusto

Taste

On the palate it is dry, smooth and rounded, with good full body, vibrant freshness and savouriness; well-integrated, velvety tannins. Hints of small red and black fruits and spices, with a persistent finish enriched by herbal notes and green pepper.

Serve at:

16 - 18 °C

Longevity:

10 - 15 years

Decanting time:

1 hour

Full Bodied and Very Aged Red Wines

Producer
Venica
From this winery
  • Start up year: 1930
  • Oenologist: Gianni Venica, Francesco La Coppola
  • Bottles produced: 350.000
  • Hectares: 40
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Thanks to its full body and velvety tannins, this Schioppettino pairs beautifully with red meats and spit-roasted dishes. Its structured profile enhances game, pork, and chamois stew with currant sauce. It is also ideal for bringing out the best in medium-aged cheeses. It is recommended to decant it for an hour and serve at a temperature of 16-18 °C.

Meat
Game
Cheese
Matured cheese
Pork
Beef

Name Venica Schioppettino 2020
Type Red green still
Denomination Colli Orientali del Friuli DOC
Vintage 2020
Size 0,75 l
Alcohol content 13.5% by volume
Grape varieties 100% Schioppettino
Country Italy
Region Friuli-Venezia Giulia
Vendor Venica
Story History and Curiosities Venica Schioppettino 2020 tells the profound soul of the DOC Colli Orientali del Friuli. Made from pure grapes grown according to organic and sustainable production methods, this captivating still red wine encapsulates the history of its region. In the glass, it reveals an intense ruby colour with violet reflections, which will evolve with ageing. Thanks to an extraordinary longevity of 10 5 years, its aromatic nuances mature over time, promising a refined and ever-evolving tasting experience.
Origin Colli Orientali del Friuli, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy
Total acidity 5.1 gr/L
Allergens Contains sulphites