SCHIOPPETTINO-2009 SCHIOPPETTINO GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION Cialla, Prepotto (Udine) Friuli – North-east of Italy. VINEYARD Cjastenet; Ha.1.00 facing SSW at an altitude of 150-200 m; owned. Puoje Ha 1.00 facing SSE; at an altitude of165-180 m; owned. VINES...
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SCHIOPPETTINO-2009 SCHIOPPETTINO GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION Cialla, Prepotto (Udine) Friuli – North-east of Italy. VINEYARD Cjastenet; Ha.1.00 facing SSW at an altitude of 150-200 m; owned. Puoje Ha 1.00 facing SSE; at an altitude of165-180 m; owned. VINES Schioppettino 100%. AGEING Wine grower: four years, including 14-18 months’ maturation in barrels and 30-36 months’ ageing in bottles. Consumer: 15-20 years’ ageing. Special vintages may reach much longer ageing, in a “crescendo”. ORGANOLEPTIC PROPERTIES Colour: balanced red with ruby hues Nose: exceptionally elegant bouquet and strong personality (spicy fragrances with aroma of soft fruit). Taste: dry, but rare and elegant (special white pepper flavour); rich nobility of character. TASTING CONDITIONS Definition: dry red wine. Food: Barley minestrone traditional of the Friuli area; roasted white and red meats; meats with delicate sauces; poultry and small game; mushrooms dishes. Serving temperature: 18°C. Serving suggestions: uncork a few
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