Wines made from Schioppettino grapes of Friuli-Venezia Giulia
Discover the best wines made with Schioppettino as a single variety or as a blend of Friuli-Venezia Giulia.
More informations about the variety Schioppettino
A very old grape variety that most likely originated in the Friuli Valley in northeastern Italy. Almost unknown in France, it can be found in Slovenia, in the United States (California, etc.), etc. It is not related to ribolla gialla.
More informations about the region of Friuli-Venezia Giulia
Friuli-Venezia Giulia is an autonomous region in Italy, located in the extreme Northeast of the country, bordered by Austria and Slovenia to the north and east respectively. The eponymous wine region has four DOCGs, twelve DOCs and three PGIs and is best known for its white wine production. 77% of the region's wines are white, one of the highest proportions of any Italian region. The region's wines are distinctly different from other Italian wines in that they are made from non-traditional Grape varieties such as Sauvignon blanc, Riesling and Pinot blanc, as well as typically Italian varieties such as pinot gris and picolit.
What are the typical flavors of the Schioppettino grape variety?
- EarthPresent in 7% of Schioppettino
- Red fruitPresent in 6% of Schioppettino
- OakPresent in 6% of Schioppettino
- Black fruitPresent in 5% of Schioppettino
- SpicesPresent in 4% of Schioppettino