A stately, well-structured red from Friuli. This one had the maturity and mellow character of a wine almost a decade old. The tannins, though no doubt softened over the years, provided enough structure to allow this schioppettino to continue ageing, even if only for a couple more years. Blueberries and vanilla were present on the nose, whereas the palate presented flavors of prunes, raisins, plums, and a hint of tobacco. Very happy to have procured this bottle; it was a great pairing for our Easter leg of lamb! 100% Schioppettino. 4/17/22. — 4 years ago
No oak influence. Not a complex wine, but pleasing medium bodied mouth watering cherry and lots of pepper. Enjoyed this. — 6 years ago
Vintage: 2015. Superb! High black pepper! — 7 years ago
Nice surprise — 8 years ago
Great summer sip — 8 years ago
The 2019 Schioppettino is remarkably pretty and floral, with violets and roses complementing its wild red berries and hints of smoke. This is soft-textured and lifted in feel, yet also packed full of fleshy raspberry fruit, as exotic spices build within. It leaves a tinge of sour citrus while finishing lightly structured and with a staining like liquid lavender. Lovers of Schioppettino will fall head over heels for the 2019. (Eric Guido, Vinous, April 2022)
— 4 years ago
2013. Very good. Smooth full bodied. — 5 years ago
Schioppettino. Rustic, earthy funkiness. Blackberries, citrus pith, white pepper, brambles. Apparently rare in the US, from Fermented Grapes. — 6 years ago
Has black pepper finish. — 8 years ago
This is a spectacular Schioppettino! Peppery, spicy, gorgeous strawberry and blackberry, and fresh acidity on the finish. — 8 years ago
Ruby red, cedar, crushed dried roses, earthy earthy like mushrooms, cherry glaze.
Wine just wakes me right up!
Mmmm jammy, delicious, spice component with cinnamon and red pepper kick. Well-balanced acidity, harmonious sips, really playin up the medium body.
Lovely. Good find at Frankly in Tribeca!
Perfect to watch The Sopranos with (apparently Schioppettino translates to gunshot). I mean come on… — 4 years ago
With mom and dad at Lenoir — 5 years ago
It may be the lockdown talking but i am very impressed. Big fruit but not too sweet for me. — 6 years ago
This was actually a Merlot. Favorite merlot I’ve had. — 6 years ago
Ripe red fruit with spice and a medium plus mouth feel. Enjoyable — 7 years ago
2013. Musty basement wine — 8 years ago
Light spices and earth. — 8 years ago
Kamall
Really fresh, fun and drinkable. Good complexity too. Like an Italian Beaujolais. — 4 years ago