In the glass
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
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Wild boar pappardelle
Gamey ragu and black-pepper Schioppettino share savoury depth. -
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. -
Polenta with sausage ragu
Friulian polenta and savoury Schioppettino are a Cividale classic.
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.
- 1976 — Village of Prepotto authorises Schioppettino replanting after near extinction
Facts
- Producer
- Bressan Mastri Vinai
- 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
- Biodynamic
- Biodynamic Practicing
- Organic
- ORGANIC CERTIFIED
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.