In the glass
Aroma: yellow apple, bitter almond, white blossom, lemon zest
Palate: green apple, almond skin, lemon pith, saline finish
The classical Collio Friulano vinified in stainless steel since the late 1960s. Yellow apple and bitter almond aromatics over a saline almond-skin finish, the textbook reference for modern Friulano.
What it pairs with
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San Daniele ham
Air-cured Friulian ham finds a peer in the wine's bitter almond and saline edge; the regional pairing. -
Frico con patate
Friulian Montasio and potato cake echoes the wine's almond skin; high acidity scrubs the cheese fat. -
Asparagus risotto
Almond blossom aromatics meet the spring vegetable's bitterness; medium body holds the Carnaroli starch.
History
The reference Collio Friulano, vinified at the estate since the founding 1965 vintage. Mario Schiopetto's temperature-controlled stainless-steel programme defined the modern style for clean, fruit-forward Friulano.
- 1965 — First Schiopetto Friulano vintage at Capriva del Friuli
- 1968 — Temperature-controlled stainless steel fermentation introduced
Facts
- Producer
- Schiopetto
- Grapes
- Friulano (100%)
- Classification
- DOC Collio
- Oak
- Vinified in stainless steel with no malolactic fermentation; six months on lees before bottling
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- EUR 20 to 30 at retail
- Drinking window
- 1-7 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1965
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Schiopetto Friulano
What does Schiopetto Friulano taste like?
Yellow apple, bitter almond, white blossom and lemon zest on the nose; green apple, almond skin, lemon pith and a saline finish on the palate. Medium-bodied with high acidity and a long finish.
Is Friulano the same as Tocai?
Yes. Friulano was called Tocai Friulano until a 2008 EU ruling reserved the Tokaj name for Hungary's region. The grape is the same indigenous Friulian white grape.
When should I drink Schiopetto Friulano?
Drink between 1 and 7 years from vintage. The wine peaks at year 2 to 4; bitter almond aromatics deepen with bottle age.