Schioppettino

The grapes come from the La Pineta vineyard site near Dolegna del Collio, where the vines are over 50 years old. After hand harvesting, selection and destemming, the must undergoes around ten days of maceration. The wine matures for approximately six months and then for around four years in bottle; the technical documentation does not mention ageing in wood. In the glass, it shows a ruby-red colour with violet hues. Aromas of blackberry, raspberry, blueberry and sour cherry combine with black pepper, mint, cocoa, liquorice, tobacco and vanilla. On the palate, it is dry, full-bodied and soft, with lively acidity and well-integrated, velvety tannins. It was first released with the 2012 vintage.