Schioppetino, 1997

Rochi di Cialla

Description and Reviews:
Schioppettino (meaning "gunshot" or "little crack" also known as "Ribolla Nera") is a red Italian wine grape grown predominately in the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region of northeast Italy. The grape is believed to have originated between the comune of Prepotto and the Slovenian border where records of the Schiopettino wine being used in marriage ceremonies date to 1282. Today planting in the Colli Orientali del Friuli Denominazione di origine controllata (DOC) where it produces very aromatic, medium bodied wines with Rhône-like qualities of deep dark coloring with violet, raspberry and pepper notes.

Condition Report:

Good conditions

Bottle size:

75cl

ABV:

12

Drink Type:

10 Year Tawny Port, Italian

Stock:

Out of Stock

Price:

$75.58 USD    inc UK VAT (where applicable) *