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Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninmedium
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishmedium
Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 2 to 10 years from vintage.

vintage2 yrs10 yrs12 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 acidityDryMedium finish

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

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

Native Friulian Schioppettino from Ronchi di Manzano. Schioppettino was nearly extinct in the 1970s before the village of Prepotto saved it; the wine's signature is its black-pepper bite.

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 classic Cividale pairing.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 Ronchi di Manzano. The grape was nearly extinct in the 1970s before a 1976 Prepotto village decree authorised replanting; today Ronchi di Manzano and others bottle it as Colli Orientali DOC.

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

Facts

Producer
Ronchi di Manzano · visiting guide
Grapes
Schioppettino (100%)
Classification
DOC Friuli Colli Orientali
Oak
Fermentation in stainless steel followed by 12 months in large Slavonian oak casks
ABV
13.5%
Price
EUR 16 to 26 at retail
Drinking window
2-10 from vintage
First vintage
1990

Frequently asked about Ronchi di Manzano Schioppettino

What does Ronchi di Manzano Schioppettino taste like?

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

When should I drink Ronchi di Manzano Schioppettino?

Drink 2 to 10 years from vintage. Schioppettino integrates beautifully in the medium term.

What is Schioppettino?

Schioppettino is a native Friulian red grape from the village of Prepotto. The variety nearly went extinct in the 1970s before a 1976 village decree authorised replanting.

What food pairs with Ronchi di Manzano 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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