Bastianich
Vini Orsone Schioppetino 2022
| Denomination | DOC Colli Orientali del Friuli Schioppettino |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Area | Friuli-Venezia Giulia (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Schioppettino |
| Aging | Half in stainless steel and half in 30 hl oak casks for 7 months; after bottling, it matures for a further 60 days before being released for sale. |
- Type and designation: Still dry red wine, Colli Orientali del Friuli DOC
- Grape variety and vintage: 100% Schioppettino, harvested in 2022, 12.5% vol
- Distinctive aromas: Predominant black pepper with notes of sweet red fruits
- Vinification and ageing: Fermentation in steel at 26°C; 7 months between steel and 30 hl oak barrels
- Serving and pairings: Serve at 14-16°C, decant for 1 hour; ideal with Friulian starters, game and cheeses
Description
What kind of wine is it
Vini Orsone Schioppettino by Bastianich is a still, dry red wine, an authentic expression of Friuli Venezia Giulia. Originating from the Colli Orientali del Friuli area, it appears in the glass with a ruby red colour and slight violet highlights. The aromatic profile is defined by a distinct note of black pepper, which stands out in the foreground, accompanied by delicate hints of sweet red fruits. On the palate, it offers an agile and smooth structure, delivering a silky texture supported by precisely balanced tannins and fresh acidity.
Where does it come from
The grapes come from vineyards located in Cividale del Friuli and the Ipplis area. The vines grow at an altitude between 150 and 200 metres above sea level, benefiting from a favourable southern, south-eastern and south-western exposure that ensures gradual ripening of the bunches, preserving their natural acidity. The terroir is dominated by Eocene marl soils, enriched with clay and limestone components. This complex geology is crucial in giving the wine its distinctive fine texture and supporting the vibrant spicy profile that distinguishes Schioppettino.
How is it produced
The production process begins with meticulous manual harvesting, followed by careful selection, destemming and crushing. A portion of the Schioppettino grapes undergoes a cold pre-fermentation maceration, a technique used to extract the most elegant aromatic precursors. Alcoholic fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature for about eighteen days, accompanied by frequent pumping over. After malolactic fermentation, maturation lasts seven months and is divided between steel tanks and oak barrels. A targeted final ageing completes the process before release to the market.
History and Curiosities
The story of this elegant Schioppettino by Bastianich stems from the family's deep passion for great Friulian wines. Since 1997, the winery has enhanced the territory of the Colli Orientali del Friuli DOC through meticulous manual harvesting. Careful cold maceration of selected grapes brings out its unmistakable and vibrant spicy aromatic expression. The silky balance and refined structure of this red come to life thanks to expert ageing, carried out between steel vats and large 30-hectolitre oak barrels.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
14 -16 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1997
- Oenologist: Emilio del Medico
- Bottles produced: 220.000
- Hectares: 27
| Name | Bastianich Vini Orsone Schioppetino 2022 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Colli Orientali del Friuli DOC |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Schioppettino |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Friuli-Venezia Giulia |
| Vendor | Bastianich |
| Story | History and Curiosities The story of this elegant Schioppettino by Bastianich stems from the family's deep passion for great Friulian wines. Since 1997, the winery has enhanced the territory of the Colli Orientali del Friuli DOC through meticulous manual harvesting. Careful cold maceration of selected grapes brings out its unmistakable and vibrant spicy aromatic expression. The silky balance and refined structure of this red come to life thanks to expert ageing, carried out between steel vats and large 30-hectolitre oak barrels. |
| Origin | Cividale del Friuli (Udine), Ipplis |
| Soil composition | Limestone-based Eocene marl with a clay and calcareous-clay component |
| Plants per hectare | 4,000-6,000 |
| Yield per hectare | 8,000-9,000 kg/hectare |
| Harvest | 20-30 October, by hand, in small crates |
| Fermentation temperature | Approximately 26 °C |
| Fermentation | About 18 days |
| Production technique | Manual harvest in small crates; selection on sorting tables, destemming and crushing; alcoholic fermentation in temperature-controlled steel tanks with cold pre-fermentation maceration and pump-overs; malolactic fermentation in stainless steel; clarification and filtration; ageing half in steel and half in 30 hl oak barrels. |
| Wine making | Once brought to the winery, the grapes are selected on sorting tables and then destemmed, crushed, and transferred to temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks for alcoholic fermentation. 30% of the grapes are kept at 5-6°C for pre-fermentation maceration. During alcoholic fermentation (about 18 days), the entire mass is pumped over several times a day at a temperature of around 26°C. After being separated from the skins, the wine is placed in stainless steel tanks for malolactic fermentation. |
| Aging | Half in stainless steel and half in 30 hl oak casks for 7 months; after bottling, it matures for a further 60 days before being released for sale. |
| Total acidity | 5.0 gr/L |
| PH | 3.2 |
| Residual sugar | 0.5 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |