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Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninlow
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 1 to 8 years from vintage.

vintage1 yrs8 yrs10 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-bodiedLow tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

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

  • Risotto alla milanese Almond and saffron aromatics meet the dish's saffron lacquered finish; medium body holds the Carnaroli starch.More wines for risotto →
  • Roast chicken with herbs Yellow apple and hay aromatics pair with the roast bird; high acidity scrubs the chicken fat.More wines for chicken and white meat →
  • Carbonara Almond pith handles the egg-cheese sauce; saline finish refreshes between bites.

With cheese

Asìno Our pick Turismo FVG calls Asìno savoury and piquant in both its soft fresh and its aged version. A steel-raised Pinot Bianco with apple, almond and high acidity cleans the salt and adds no oak or tannin to the heat.

History

Schiopetto's Pinot Bianco, often cited as the variety's Italian reference. Vinified at the estate since the founding 1965 vintage.

  1. 1965First Schiopetto Pinot Bianco vintage

Facts

Producer
Schiopetto · visiting guide
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.

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