Schiopetto

Mario Schiopetto was born in 1930, he grew up in the family-owned Osteria ai Pompieri and had his first professional experiences as a fireman and later as a truck driver. In 1963, guided only by his taste and love of wine, he began to devote himself to wine production in his parents' farm and produced the first pure Tocai in 1965. The historic label at the time included the drawing of his fire engine, which he also used to deliver the wine to customers. With the current 2019 vintage, the winery is reflecting on these historical roots and is reintroducing the cute drawing on some of its wine labels.

Garnet-purple coloured Merlot with a warm scent of crisp plums and ripe blackberries, plus earthy nuances and a hint of clove. Slender but full-bodied on the palate, all components wonderfully harmonised. SUPERIORE.DE

"Always a beautiful and very drinkable merlot with red fruit, black walnut and chocolate that follow through to a full body and balanced finish." James Suckling

Mario Schiopetto was born in 1930, he grew up in the family-owned Osteria ai Pompieri and had his first professional experiences as a fireman and later as a truck driver. In 1963, guided only by his taste and love of wine, he began to devote himself to wine production in his parents' farm and produced the first pure Tocai in 1965. The historic label at the time included the drawing of his fire engine, which he also used to deliver the wine to customers. With the current 2019 vintage, the winery is reflecting on these historical roots and is reintroducing the cute drawing on some of its wine labels.

Light straw yellow with greenish shimmer. Fine, not too strong bouquet of exotic fruits, some gooseberry and notes of white flowers. Very good balance on the palate, good volume, drinkable and with a nice tension between green fruity and fine spicy notes. A very harmonious Sauvignon that does not score with opulence and directness, but with elegance and finesse. SUPERIORE.DE

Mario Schiopetto was born in 1930, he grew up in the family-owned Osteria ai Pompieri and had his first professional experiences as a fireman and later as a truck driver. In 1963, guided only by his taste and love of wine, he began to devote himself to wine production in his parents' farm and produced the first pure Tocai in 1965. The historic label at the time included the drawing of his fire engine, which he also used to deliver the wine to customers. With the current 2019 vintage, the winery is reflecting on these historical roots and is reintroducing the cute drawing on some of its wine labels.

Light straw yellow with golden reflections. Freshly scented with passion fruit and meadow flowers. Fresh and elegant on the palate, juicy with a fine note of green almonds and yellow fruits, well-integrated acidity, medium-long finish. SUPERIORE.DE

Mario Schiopetto was born in 1930, he grew up in the family-owned Osteria ai Pompieri and had his first professional experiences as a fireman and later as a truck driver. In 1963, guided only by his taste and love of wine, he began to devote himself to wine production in his parents' farm and produced the first pure Tocai in 1965. The historic label at the time included the drawing of his fire engine, which he also used to deliver the wine to customers. With the current 2019 vintage, the winery is reflecting on these historical roots and is reintroducing the cute drawing on some of its wine labels.

The Ribolla Gialla brings a beautiful exotic note into the glass with notes of lemon, honey, orange blossom and melon. Full-bodied and juicy, clear and pure. One almost wants to say: a great (great) growth. SUPERIORE.DE

"This is very flinty, with white pepper and cantaloup and other melon aromas and flavors. Full-bodied and steely at the same time. It’s very flavorful and focused at the finish." James Suckling

Mario Schiopetto was born in 1930, he grew up in the family-owned Osteria ai Pompieri and had his first professional experiences as a fireman and later as a truck driver. In 1963, guided only by his taste and love of wine, he began to devote himself to wine production in his parents' farm and produced the first pure Tocai in 1965. The historic label at the time included the drawing of his fire engine, which he also used to deliver the wine to customers. With the current 2019 vintage, the winery is reflecting on these historical roots and is reintroducing the cute drawing on some of its wine labels.

Pinot Gris from Friuli with green apple and orange blossom, a hint of wet stones and coriander on the nose. Medium-bodied on the palate and wonderfully fresh on the final. Appealing and sophisticated. SUPERIORE.DE

"A fresh and tight pinot grigio with dried lemons and mangos, as well as cooked apples. Medium-bodied with a compact and creamy-textured palate and lots of fruit." James Suckling

Well-balanced Pinot Bianco with a fine scent of jasmine, dried apple and nice spice. Expressive fruit in the drink, lively, very polished with remarkable length and mineral freshness. SUPERIORE.DE

"Nice mix of fruit and smokiness, plus lots of spice and mineral hints, earthy, juicy, with lots of energy and saltiness, fine-boned, substantial, good pressure, yellow-fruited, long, game." Weinwisser

"The 2019 Pinot Bianco is spicy and wickedly fresh, wafting up notes of crushed stone and wild herbs before settling into a display of apricot and green apple. It's silky and expansive, yet there's a reverberation of zesty acids and salty minerals that maintain perfect balance. Inner florals and a twang of cheek-puckering lime linger, yet there's also a good amount of structure here. Give this another year or two, and then watch it blossom." Vinous

"A sensational pinot bianco with lots of gunmetal, apple, pear and honeysuckle aromas and flavors. It's full-bodied and layered with a round, creamy texture that gives the wine a rich, luscious feel." James Suckling

Fragrant bouquet of citrus and white peach, wonderfully layered fruit on the palate, creamy texture with fresh acid wire. Finishes with a fine minerality and good length. SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2020 Pinot Grigio seduces with its nuanced blend of yellow apples, spring flowers and sweet smoke. It’s soft-textured upon entry with a reverberation of green citrus and salty minerals that add tension, as vivid notes of pear and inner florals form toward the close. The 2020 finishes with a pleasant inner sweetness while leaving hints of spice and ginger to linger. This understated beauty is packed full of character." Vinous

"A beautiful pinot grigio with dried-mango, bitter-lemon and mineral character. Medium to full body. Gorgeous ripe fruit, but always in the balance. One of the best quality pinot grigios for the money." James Suckling

Brilliant light straw yellow. Elegant aromas of gooseberry, smoke and lemon followed by a full body with powerful fruit and mineral nuances, very balanced and unmistakably high class. SUPERIORE.DE

"Very powerful aromas of lychees, limes and gooseberries follow through to a medium body with a creamy texture. Lots of sauvignon blanc character here. Fresh finish." James Suckling

"While pungently perfumed and spicy, the 2020 Sauvignon colors within the lines of elegance and refinement. Flinty green apples, melon, sweet chamomile and smoke form its beguiling bouquet. It’s silky, yet lifted, and quite savory, with a salty mineral core and zesty acids that enliven the tart orchard fruits and citrus found within. For all of its depth, the 2020 steps lightly, seeming to hover across the palate, yet it tapers off spicy with a concentration of lemon oil and ginger that lingers. Frankly, it’s hard to put this glass down." Vinous

Light stalk yellow with greenish reflections. Aromatic, fresh white with a radiant bouquet, memories of peach and elderflower. Pure and balanced taste, delicately vinous, somewhat salty and highly individual. SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2020 Malvasia pulls you in with layered depths of crushed apple, spice, smoke, raw almond and white flowers. It’s silky in texture, enveloping the palate with perfumed waves of ripe melon and orchard fruits, all enlivened by brisk acidity. There’s a seductive interplay of savory and sweet as the 2020 Malvasia finishes long, but also incredibly fresh. This is flat-out stunning, yet still so youthfully closed in upon itself today. Patience will be required to experience the full effect." Vinous

"Dried-apricot and pineapple aromas with some bitter lemon and smoky apricot. Medium to full body. Creamy texture and spice. Flavorful finish. Fantastic Malvasia." James Suckling

Mineral and lush Friulano with a wonderful scent of grapefruit, white pepper, figs and bananas. On the palate, more appetising flavours of tropical fruits, apricots and hazelnuts. Very long and, as every year, great! SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2020 Friulano is delicate and understated in the glass, as peach skins and young mango give way to wet slate. It’s deeply textural, almost oily in feel, yet with bright acidity and cooling minerality to balance, as pretty inner florals arch across the palate. Its mineral-tinged orchard fruits come through in the finish and last incredibly long, while tapering off with a salty flourish. The 2020 is a nicely refined Friulano that could use a short stay in the cellar to develop more of its aromatics." Vinous

"Dried peaches and honeysuckle with some smokiness in the nose. Medium-bodied with fresh acidity and a creamy texture. Flavorful and satisfying." James Suckling

Deep ruby red. Bright, fresh and savoury aromas and flavours of blueberries, flint, coffee and fresh herbs. Long and clean with soft tannins and very good clarity on the bright end. A beautiful, very refined wine with early appeal but also velvet paws creeping concentration and complexity. SUPERIORE.DE

"Lovely blackberries, violets and blueberries with hints of dark chocolate. Medium to full body with creamy, polished tannins and a flavorful finish." James Suckling

Scents of red fruits, graphite and herbs. Soft and sensual on the palate, wonderfully balanced and full of grace. SUPERIORE.DE

"Inky purple. In the nose of ripe blackcurrants, light smoke, fleshy nuances, tobacco in the aftertaste, inviting. Noble and fine in the drink, expands widely with velvety and tightly woven tannin, spicy-vegetable, taut finish with lots of pressure." Falstaff

"A beautiful red, offering dark berries, chocolate and cedar. Medium-to full-bodied with round and chewy tannins. Lovely depth and character." James Suckling

Smells of red fruits, graphite and herbs. Soft and sensual on the palate, wonderfully balanced and full of grace. SUPERIORE.DE

"Inky purple. In the nose ripe black currants, light smoke, fleshy nuances, in the aftertaste tobacco, inviting. In the drink noble and fine, widens with velvety and tightly woven tannin, spicy-vegetable, firm finish with a lot of pressure." Falstaff

"A beautiful red, offering dark berries, chocolate and cedar. Medium-to full-bodied with round and chewy tannins. Lovely depth and character." James Suckling

"M" stands for Mario Schiopetto. This is the wine that the children have dedicated to their father for years and it is the undisputed white flagship of the winery. This exceptional Friulano with a dash of Riesling seduces with elegant aromas of white flowers, a little smoke and spirited fruit. Ingeniously balanced, fresh and of considerable length and great ageing potential. SUPERIORE.DE

"Lots of peach-pit, stone, sliced-apple, acacia and citrus aromas follow through to a full body with lovely polish and intensity. Lots of flint and stone. Very intense and steely. Gun metal. Dry finish. Delicious now, but will age very well in the future. Be patient." James Suckling

"M" stands for Mario Schiopetto. This is the wine that the children have dedicated to their father for years and it is the undisputed white flagship of the winery. This exceptional Friulano with a dash of Riesling seduces with elegant aromas of white flowers, a little smoke and spirited fruit. Ingeniously balanced, fresh and of considerable length and great ageing potential. SUPERIORE.DE

"Such clear mineral character here with peach-pit and dried-apple character. Very complex and subtle. It’s full-bodied with a tight, refined palate feel and length. It’s flinty and steely at the end with crushed stones." James Suckling

"A", as it is called in the winery, represents the qualitative peak of Schiopetto. This wine is made from Chardonnay grapes and a small part of Friulano, which come from a historic single vineyard site of the winery in the Colli Orientali and achieve a unique expression. A perfect synthesis between the expressiveness of Chardonnay and the aromatic complexity of Friulano, this white wine shows the quintessence and full personality of the Friulian territory and is dedicated to Mario Schiopetto. SUPERIORE.DE

"A dense, layered white with sliced apple, pear and crushed stone that follow through to a full body, yet it’s linear and fresh at the end. Very flinty and steely. Wonderful finish. It goes on for minutes. A new wine from here and a blend of chardonnay and a dash of friulano. Single vineyard." James Suckling

"M" stands for Mario Schiopetto. This is the wine the children have dedicated to their father for years and it is the undisputed white flagship of the winery. This exceptional Friulano with a dash of Riesling seduces with elegant aromas of white flowers, some smoke and spirited fruit. Ingeniously balanced, fresh and of considerable length and great ripening potential. SUPERIORE.DE

"The transparency to this is mesmerizing with fantastic depth and energy. It’s full-bodied yet driven and focused with subtle peach-skin, apple, white-pepper, crushed-stone and mineral character. Long finish. Tight and precise." James Suckling