Schiopetto

Mario Schiopetto was born in 1930, he grew up in the Osteria ai Pompieri, which is owned by the family, and made his first professional experiences as a fireman and later as a truck driver. In 1963, guided only by his taste and love for wine, he began to dedicate himself to the production of wine in his parents' business and in 1965 he produced the first pure Tocai. At that time the historical label contained the drawing of his fire engine, with which he also delivered wine to customers at that time. With the current 2019 vintage, the winery is recalling these historical roots and is reviving the cute drawing on some of its wine labels.

Pinot gris from Friuli with green apple and orange blossom, a touch of wet stones and coriander in the bouquet. Medium-weight on the palate and wonderfully fresh on the final. Appealingly sophisticated. SUPERIORE.DE

"Loads of white pepper to the green papaya and hints of lime and green apple. It’s medium-to full-bodied with layers of fruit and a creamy-textured finish. Attractive lemon-curd and chalk nuances to the fruit." James Suckling

Wonderful cuvée from Friulano, Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon, Malvasia and Ribolla Gialla. And so the most important white varieties of Friuli are united here with their aromatic diversity. Apricot, apple, broom and lemon - powerful and fruity on the palate, with mineral notes and fresh acidity. SUPERIORE.DE

"Golden-tinged straw color. Very Tocai Friulano dominated nose boasting notes of gooseberry, quince, guava and fresh citrus notes. Clean, fresh and juicy in the mouth, with an enticingly long vibrant finish. An historic blend that Schiopetto first made in 1986." Vinous

"Dried spices, such as cloves. together with melon, apples and hints of citrus. Medium to full body. Very spicy and intense with a long, long finish. An excellent blend." James Suckling

White peach in the delicate bouquet of the elegant Pinot Grigio. On the palate fruity, fresh and yet complex. Fine minerality and good length. SUPERIORE.DE

"Plenty of exotic fruit with spiced pear and white pineapple. Hints of mineral. Full body. Incredible spicy character. Flint. Almost burning spice. Fresh and flavorful at the end." James Suckling

"Pale straw. Rich, ripe aromas of yellow fruit and flowers, complicated by savory herbs and spices. A tactile, delicately spicy Pinot Grigio. The 15% alcohol speaks of the warm Capriva subzone in the Collio denomination." Ian d’Agata (vinous.com)

Aromatic white with a fresh bouquet, reminiscent of elderflower. Pure and balanced taste, delicate vinous and independent. SUPERIORE.DE

"A fresh and clean wine with medium body, grape skin and lemon. Bright acidity. Sautéed almond." James Suckling

"Bright straw. Intensely perfumed, aromatic nuances of grapefruit, white pepper and pear on the captivating nose. Fresh and juicy but tactile, with a varietally accurate saline twist to the chewy ripe yellow fruit. Finishes long and saline and with lovely balance: the label reads 15% but you cannot tell. From a 46 years old vineyard in Capriva in the direction of Russiz. Readers might like to know that this is the original vineyard in which Marco Simonit, probably the world’s most famous expert on pruning (who works not just in Italy but for the likes of Château Latour and Château d’Yquem as well) started his experimentations." Ian d’Agata (vinous.com)

Aromatic white with a fresh bouquet, reminiscent of elderflower. Pure and balanced taste, delicate vinous and independent. SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright, bright lemon yellow with a brilliant core. In the nose spicy-fruity, peach and honey, in the aftertaste roasted peanuts. Creamy and smooth on the palate, with juicy nuances, slightly salty, balanced and clear." Falstaff

"Aromas of walnuts, apples, biscuits and almonds. Full-bodied and layered with a creamy and lightly oily texture. Flavorful and beautiful." James Suckling

White peach in the delicate bouquet of the elegant Pinot Grigio. On the palate fruity, fresh and yet complex. Fine minerals and good length. SUPERIORE.DE

"This is one of the best pinot grigios of the year. Fantastic density and richness with cooked peaches, sliced apples, pears and minerals. Full-bodied, very layered and beautiful. A benchmark for pinot grigio from Italy." James Suckling

Elegant aromas of gooseberry and lemon followed by a full body with strong fruit and mineral nuances, very stylish and unmistakably high class. SUPERIORE.DE

"Shiny bright straw yellow. Opened with slightly smoky notes, some elderflower, but not very intense overall. It blooms well on the palate, salty and dense, with a striking fruit with notes of mirabelle plums, gooseberries and green mango, echoing for a long time." Falstaff

"With a pungent aromatic style, the 2017 Collio Sauvignon is a very expressive white. It shows interesting grassy and green tones along with some grapefruit and a curious note of tomato leaf. I love it. The mouthfeel is thin compared to its beautiful bouquet, but that can be countered with an accompanying plate of fried calamari rings or breaded sardines with herbs." Robert Parker

"A very intense sauvignon blanc showing fresh grapefruit, lime and mineral character. Medium-to full-bodied with integrated fruit and acidity and a flavorful finish." James Suckling