Schioppettino di Prepotto Vigna Petrussa 2020
Vigna Petrussa

Schioppettino di Prepotto Vigna Petrussa 2020

The Schioppettino di Prepotto di Vigna Petrussa is one of the most representative wines of the type: an intense and spicy red, aged for 18 months in new barriques. Hints of underbrush emerge on the nose with typical peppery nuances. The sip is full, soft and full-bodied, elegant and persistent

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Awards
3Gambero Rosso
4Bibenda
90James Suckling

Features

Denomination

Colli Orientali del Friuli DOC

Vines

Schioppettino 100%

Tipologia

Alcohol content

13.5 %

Format

75 cl Bottle

Vinification

Maceration on the skins with alternating pumping

Aging

French oak barrels for 24 months, then 6 months in bottle

Additional Notes

Contains sulfites

SCHIOPPETTINO DI PREPOTTO VIGNA PETRUSSA 2020 DESCRIPTION

Vigna Petrussa's Schioppettino di Prepotto was born in the easternmost part of Friuli-Venezia Giulia, specifically in the municipality of Albana. The winery's history begins in the 1800s with the Petrussa family, who began cultivating these lands with cereals and vines, also joining the breeding of cows and horses used in farming and for trade with Hungary. Grandmother Giuseppina was the first woman winemaker in the family who, with skill and initiative, gave new impetus to the winery and grape processing techniques. In 1995 her daughter Hilde joined her mother in the business, arranging the vineyards and increasing the vines per hectare, grassing the entire vineyard area. Today the third generation takes care of the winery with love and passion, looking to the future and environmental sustainability.

The vineyards of Vigna Petrussa's Schioppettino di Prepotto are located about 150 meters above sea level, and here, the soil is ideal for Schioppettino to give all its best characteristics: the soil composition is, in fact, given by the presence of marly stone and sandstones here called "Ponka" for a structured and elegant final product. The climate here is continental, with summers that are not excessively hot and winters characterized by low temperatures and often affected by snowfall and sudden frosts. The grapes are harvested manually in small crates; in the cellar, maceration on the skins occurs with constant pumping over alternating with délestages. It is aged in wooden barrels for 24 months.

To the eye, Vigna Petrussa's Schioppettino di Prepotto is deep red with purplish highlights. The bouquet of aromas recalls notes of underbrush, ripe red-fleshed fruit such as strawberry and spicy hints such as black pepper. It is elegant, enveloping and well-structured on the palate, with a pleasant final persistence that draws the drinker in. It pairs perfectly with red meat dishes cooked over charcoal, local game and pasta dishes dressed with elaborate sauces; also interesting with aged cheeses. Perfect for accompanying family lunches during public holidays, savouring the tradition of Friuli and its most traditional flavours.

Colour

Red with violet reflections

Scent

Spicy aromas with notes of undergrowth and a final pleasantly peppery

Taste

Full, softly elegant, by the high potential and good persistence

Temperature
18°-20°C
When to open
To enjoy it at its best, we recommend you to let the wine 'breathe' at least 15-30 minutes before serving
When to drink
Wine good to drink now, but that can have a beautiful evolution after resting for a while in your cellar
Glass
Large goblet
Perfect for red wines with good structure and intensity, which need oxygenation to open up and develop their intense and complex aromas
Longevity
You can easily leave it in you cellar for 3-4 years
GuideYearScoreQuote
Gambero Rosso20193 / 3Excellent Wine
Bibenda20184 / 5High Level Wine
James Suckling201890 / 100Outstanding Wine

Vigna Petrussa

Foundation Year1890
Vineyard hectares7
Annual production30.000 bt
WinemakerEmilio Del Medico
AddressVia Albana 47 - 33040 PREPOTTO (UD)

Perfect to drink with

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Pasta Bolognese

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Risotto with Meat

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Roasted and Grilled Meat

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Red Meat Stew

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Aged Cheese