I principi - Schioppettino

Prince of generous spirit and ruby heart. Schioppettino is for wine lovers. It is made from Ribolla Nera, a Friulian vine that has recently been enhanced. The most suitable soil is found in the hills of Dolegna del Collio, a prestigious area of the Friuli vineyard. Schioppettino is the pride that the vine-growers in this fortunate area love to show. In fact, everyone acknowledges the strong personality of Schioppettino. The name refers to the characteristic of the berry’s skin, which is taught and full and “bursts” in the mouth when tasted. Fantinel’s Schioppettino, however is different: a rare rarity, it is not dry but semi-sweet, with discretion, almost with tact. Therefore it is not cloyey. It is a dessert wine suitable to end a meal and accompanying delicate sweets: it leaves a subtle reminder of its elegance. When young it is nervous and vivacious. As time goes by, it is full of sensations that are almost spicy. It is a unique wine. The bunch is rather large with one or two evident wings, and compact to an average degree. The berry is sub-spherical with a blue-black colour and pruinose, rather thick skin.