Winery Gigante - Schioppettino

Winery GiganteSchioppettino

3.8
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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters generally liked this wine.
The Schioppettino of Winery Gigante is a red wine from the region of Colli Orientali del Friuli of Frioul-Vénétie Julienne.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful.
This wine generally goes well with beef, game (deer, venison) or lamb.

Taste structure of the Schioppettino from the Winery Gigante

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Schioppettino of Winery Gigante in the region of Frioul-Vénétie Julienne is a powerful.

Wine flavors and olphactive analysis

On the nose the Schioppettino of Winery Gigante in the region of Frioul-Vénétie Julienne often reveals types of flavors of non oak, oak or spices and sometimes also flavors of black fruit.

Details and technical informations about Winery Gigante's Schioppettino.

Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Country
Style of wine
Allergens
Contains sulfites

Discover the grape 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.

Last vintages of this wine

Schioppettino - 2016
In the top 100 of of Colli Orientali del Friuli wines
Average rating: 3.61110.50
Schioppettino - 2015
In the top 100 of of Colli Orientali del Friuli wines
Average rating: 3.71110.50
Schioppettino - 2013
In the top 100 of of Colli Orientali del Friuli wines
Average rating: 3.911110
Schioppettino - 2012
In the top 100 of of Colli Orientali del Friuli wines
Average rating: 3.71110.50
Schioppettino - 2011
In the top 100 of of Colli Orientali del Friuli wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50
Schioppettino - 2010
In the top 100 of of Colli Orientali del Friuli wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50
Schioppettino - 2009
In the top 100 of of Colli Orientali del Friuli wines
Average rating: 411110

The best vintages of Schioppettino from Winery Gigante are 2009, 2013, 2008, 2011 and 2010.

Informations about the Winery Gigante

The winery offers 23 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.8.
It is in the top 3 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Colli Orientali del Friuli in the region of Frioul-Vénétie Julienne

The Winery Gigante is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 23 wines for sale in the of Colli Orientali del Friuli to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Frioul-Vénétie Julienne
In the top 15000 of of Italy wines
In the top 450 of of Colli Orientali del Friuli wines
In the top 45000 of red wines
In the top 65000 wines of the world

The wine region of Colli Orientali del Friuli

The wine region of Colli Orientali del Friuli is located in the region of Frioul-Vénétie Julienne of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Livio Felluga or the Domaine Moschioni produce mainly wines red and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Colli Orientali del Friuli are Merlot, Schioppettino and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Colli Orientali del Friuli often reveals types of flavors of cherry, almonds or pineapple and sometimes also flavors of cream, citrus or apples.


The wine region of Frioul-Vénétie Julienne

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.

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