Schioppettino is a deep-colored red grape from Friuli-Venezia Giulia, northern Italy.
The variety was once on the verge of extinction.
It was a popular local grape until vineyards were hit by phylloxera louse then abandoned during the world wars.
The grape was revived by the effort of Ronchi di Cialla winery in 1970s.
This wine has complex aromas of red rose, cedar, dried and fresh plum, cherry and cranberry.
Well integrated powdery tannin is balanced with dried fruit.
Finish is long and pleasant.
The wine is good with food with strong saltiness or sourness.
We had this with grilled fish Japanese style. Good pairing.
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