Schioppettino
Schioppettino: there are several hypotheses about the origins of the name
Schioppettino. It probably comes from
the unique sensation that one can feel eating these grapes when they are ripe.
The skin becomes very thin and tight and literally crackles (“scoppietta”) in
the mouth.
Schioppiettino, when young, is taught and
lively, dark red with violet reflections, no more than medium bodied with a
subtle fragrance of wild berries. As the
wine matures the wild berry aromas develop further bestowing a distinctly
aromatic and elegant nose on this wine. Fresh
acidity, typical of this variety, at the same time underpins the wine’s
succulence.
Harvest: by hand in the first
half of October.
Vinification: 15-20 days maceration at 25°C followed by malolatic fermentation in
wood.
Finishing: In barriques of 4-6 years old.
Bottling: July. Once bottled the
wine rests for about 3 months before being released.
Gastronomic Combination:
Its
poise, freshness and aromatic quality make it very versatile and it goes well with charcuterie,
pasta with meat ragù, roast chicken and rabbit.
It can also accompany mature cheeses.
Serve at 17°-18°C in glasses for young red wine.
Ageing Potential: This wine evolves over 5 years.
