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Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninmedium
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 5 to 15 years from vintage.

vintage5 yrs15 yrs17 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating above is our own.

In the glass

Medium-bodiedMedium tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: black pepper, wild blueberry, violet, wild herb

Palate: red cherry, black pepper bite, savoury herb, long fresh close

Native Friulian Schioppettino from Bressan. The signature black-pepper bite of the variety is amplified by the cellar's long Slavonian-oak elevage.

What it pairs with

  • Wild boar pappardelle Gamey ragu and black-pepper Schioppettino share savoury depth.More wines for wild boar →
  • Cevapcici Spiced grilled minced meat and peppery Schioppettino lock together.
  • Roast lamb with herbs Herbed lamb and Schioppettino's wild herb register share long depth.More wines for lamb →
  • Polenta with sausage ragu Friulian polenta and savoury Schioppettino are a Cividale classic.More wines for sausages →

With cheese

Formaggio di malga Our pick A well-aged malga wheel has a unique, intense flavour after up to a year of ageing. Schioppettino's black pepper and bright acidity answer that intensity, and its medium body leaves the cheese in front.

History

Native Friulian Schioppettino from Bressan. Carlo Bressan farms vines around Farra d'Isonzo at very low yields and follows traditional Slavonian-oak elevage protocols.

  1. 1976Village of Prepotto authorises Schioppettino replanting after near extinction

Facts

Producer
Bressan Mastri Vinai · visiting guide
Grapes
Schioppettino (100%)
Classification
Venezia Giulia IGT
Oak
Fermentation in stainless steel followed by 24 months in large Slavonian oak botti
ABV
13.5%
Price
EUR 30 to 50 at retail
Drinking window
5-15 from vintage
First vintage
1990

Frequently asked about Bressan Schioppettino

What does Bressan Schioppettino taste like?

Black pepper, wild blueberry, violet and wild herb on the nose; red cherry, black pepper bite, savoury herb and a long fresh close on the palate. Medium-bodied with medium tannin and high acidity.

When should I drink Bressan Schioppettino?

Drink 5 to 15 years from vintage. The long Slavonian-oak elevage at Bressan rewards a medium-term cellar hold.

What makes Schioppettino unusual?

Schioppettino has a natural black-pepper note from rotundone, the same aromatic compound that gives Australian Shiraz its peppery profile.

What food pairs with Bressan Schioppettino?

Wild boar pappardelle is the canonical pairing. Cevapcici, roast lamb with herbs, and polenta with sausage ragu are equally strong.

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