SCHIOPPETTINO Venezia Giulia IGT

Winery Name: VIE D’ALT
Area: FRIULI VENEZIA GIULIA

Grape variety: Schioppettino 100%
Soil: Clayey
Winemaking: The total grape harvest takes place in boxes. They remain for about a month in a special dehumidified and ventilated room. Subsequently the grapes are de-stemmed and the must remains in contact with the skins for a long period at controlled temperature. In this phase, many replacements are carried out to facilitate the extraction of coloring substances and tannins. Fermentation and aging in stainless steel barrels.
Colour: Ruby red wine with violet reflections.
Tasting notes: Autochthonous vine of Prepotto. The scent is intense, very spicy, reminiscent of cinnamon, wild blackberry, a feature that is also evident in the mouth. Thanks to the withering it is round, full-bodied and the finish is soft.
Food pairing: Schioppettino passito is a very versatile wine, it can be paired with aged cheeses, first and second courses based on meat.