Pinot Bianco del Collio

Mario Schiopetto

Pronunciation
Pino Bianko del Kolleo
Year
2009
Type
White
Winery
Mario Schiopetto
Region
Friuli
Oenologist
Giorgio Schiopetto

Overview

Mario Schiopetto has devoted his life to making the best wine Friuli has to offer. He has become a point of reference for the entire Collio zone as he essentially found new ways to vinify indigenous as well as international grape varietals. His products enjoy a cult wine status world wide. A prestigious variety of vine ideally suited to the hillside, improperly referred to as Borgogna Bianco. Imported from France in ancient times, it has adapted excellently to Friuli, particularly the Collio area. Azienda Agricola Mario Schiopetto s.s. grows Pinot Bianco grapes in an ideal spot on the open hillside where the soil is predominantly marly.

Wine Notes

Grape Variety
100% Pinot Bianco
Vinification
The grapes are harvested by hand. After soft pressing, the must is left to decant for a short time in the total absence of SO2. Fermentation takes pla
Aging
7-8 months in steel tanks?Number of bottles: 25,500?Sold: early June
Alcohol
13.5%
| Appearance
Straw-yellow colour with greenish reflections; extremely limpid
| Aroma
The wine gives off an intense floral bouquet reminiscent of cherry, apricot and apple blossom.
| Taste
Dry, warm, elegant, intense and very fresh, with a smooth velvety taste.
| Serving Suggestions
Excellent with hors-d'oeuvres and fish dishes.?Best served at 14-15°C.

Pinot Bianco del Collio

Suggested Retail:
$37.50
CSPC#:
704038
Available Sizes:
750ml
Bottles Per Case:
12