In the glass
Aroma: yellow apple, almond blossom, white pear, hay, lemon zest
Palate: green apple, almond pith, lemon, saline finish
The textbook serious Collio Pinot Bianco, vinified in stainless steel since 1965. Yellow apple and almond blossom over a saline almond-pith finish, with the cellar-worthy structure of restrained whites.
What it pairs with
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Risotto alla milanese
Almond and saffron aromatics meet the dish's saffron lacquered finish; medium body holds the Carnaroli starch. -
Roast chicken with herbs
Yellow apple and hay aromatics pair with the roast bird; high acidity scrubs the chicken fat. -
Carbonara
Almond pith handles the egg-cheese sauce; saline finish refreshes between bites.
History
Schiopetto's Pinot Bianco, often cited as the variety's Italian reference. Vinified at the estate since the founding 1965 vintage.
- 1965 — First Schiopetto Pinot Bianco vintage
Facts
- Producer
- Schiopetto
- Grapes
- Pinot Bianco (100%)
- Classification
- DOC Collio
- Oak
- Vinified in stainless steel with no malolactic fermentation; six months on lees before bottling
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- EUR 22 to 32 at retail
- Drinking window
- 1-8 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1965
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Schiopetto Pinot Bianco
What does Schiopetto Pinot Bianco taste like?
Yellow apple, almond blossom, white pear, hay and lemon zest on the nose; green apple, almond pith, lemon and a saline finish on the palate. Medium-bodied with high acidity and a long finish.
How does Pinot Bianco differ from Pinot Grigio?
Pinot Bianco (Pinot Blanc) is a separate variety from Pinot Grigio (Pinot Gris), both white-fruited mutations of Pinot Noir. Pinot Bianco is structurally weightier with higher acidity and longer cellar potential than Pinot Grigio.
When should I drink Schiopetto Pinot Bianco?
Drink between 1 and 8 years from vintage. The wine cellars patiently for a white; almond aromatics deepen with age from year 3 onwards.