Ca'tullio Tenace Lo Schioppettino 2015, Doc Friuli Aquileia
Red Blend
Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy
$16.25 (539072)
Critic Reviews (2)
“Lo” Schiopettino, a mouthful of buckshot, though lighter, brighter and beautifully curious, even like pure, natural...
An earthy, savoury, incense and dried violet-scented red from north-eastern Friuli and the local Schioppettino...
Community Reviews (1)
Schioppettino, which means "crackling", is native to the Friuli region and this version from the Colli Orientali DOC shows characteristic aromatic intensity with violets, red berry fruit and spicy pepper. Quite fruity on the palate, with more pepper and a late palate bitterness. Reminded me a bit of Gamay. It's mid weight, has vibrant acidity, medium tannin and very good length. Schioppettino is also known as Ribolla Nera, but is unrelated to Ribolla Gialla. Makes a lovely Valentines wine. Feb. 2018.