Schiopetto, Ribolla Gialla, Friuli-Venezia Giulia IGT, Italy, 2021 (Recommended)

Overview of the Wine
Everything started in 1970 in the vineyards around the Archbishop’s Palace at Capriva, ceded in rent to Mario by the church; vineyards which Mario completely rennovated and which finally became his property in 1989 after many postponements. 

Mario, fully aware that the real wealth and strength of the business, are the soil and the plants, transformed old unkempt terrain in vineyards cured in great detail, he worked hard to render his vineyards unique and he took advantage of the potential of the Terroir of “Ponca” ( typical Friuli terrain composed mainly of clay and limestone ).

Gradually his children, Maria Angela, Carlo and Giorgio joined him in running the business, carrying on his project with sensitivity and respect, with love of tradition and real passion.

In April 2014 the business passed into the hands of the Rotolo family who intend to maintain intact Mario’s mission and productive philosophy for the sake of continuity.

This spirit is still the fulcrum of the business dedicated to a project of total sustainability, starting from planting and maintaining forests positively balancing the inevitable production (emission) of CO2, to the careful use of products with a low impact on the environment and finishing with highly technical boilers which autonomously provide the necessary central heating by using wood and clippings from the vineyards.

Grape / Blend
100% Ribolla Gialla

Origin
Italy

Winemaker's Tasting Notes
More than a crisp and minerally white, extended lees contact comes across as creamy, but the acid pushes right through to provide intensity and depth.  Small amounts of oceanic acidity pairs with orange zest, lemon pith and lemon grass. The wine shows hints of traditional Friuli-Venzia Giulia winemaking techniques while being modern and clean.

93 Points - James Suckling 
This is very flinty, with white pepper and cantaloup and other melon aromas and flavors. Full-bodied and steely at the same time. It’s very flavorful and focused at the finish. Drink now.

Product size: 750ml