Vigna Petrussa Schioppettino Starter Set Shipping Included
A versatile red wine grape, Schioppettino is an indigenous grape to the North-Eastern corner of Italy, the region of Friuli Venezia Giulia. Second generation woman winemaker Hilde Petrussa’s passion for her craft comes shines through with her schioppettino wines, and one can understand why she was an important part in the grape’s rebirth.
With this set, you get two of Hilde’s variations of the schioppettino grape, an unoaked Schioppettino, and a more classic style Schioppettino di Prepotto aged in oak, with shipping included to the Continental US. To taste more styles of Vigna Petrussa’s schioppettino wines, add on to your order, with free shipping (always in the continental US):
a Schioppettino Riserva and
Perla Nera, a dessert wine made from 100% air-dried schioppettino grapes.
This set includes:
Wines Included in This Set
Vigna Petrussa | Schioppettino RiNera Unoaked Red Wine
This is an unoaked Schioppettino from a women owned winery who spearheaded the rebirth of Schioppettino in the 'birthplace' of the grape which is Prepotto, Fruili. The grapes actually come from Prepotto but since it is not aged in oak the winery is not 'allowed' to put Prepotto on the label. Having a deep purple-garnet color, it has notes of black pepper and dark fruit. Its taste is tangy, fresh and juicy with a long clean finish. Pairs with many dishes from hamburgers to roast pork.
Type of Wine: Red
Grape: Schioppettino
Appellation: Venezia Giulia IGT
Alcohol % by Vol: 13%
Vintage: 2018 | 2020
Suggested Pairings: roasted meats
Vigna Petrussa | Schioppettino di Prepotto Red Wine
Prepotto is the birthplace of the hard-to-find Schioppettino varietal. It gets its name from the Italian 'schioppare' or to burst, since the grape 'bursts' in your mouth when you eat it. Aromas and tastes of black pepper and plums. Fermented with indigenous yeasts and aged for two to two and a half years in oak barriques. Strong cheese lovers love to indulge in this wine. It garnered 4 stars with Vinibuoni d'Italia and won the top hundred selection in Il Golosario Guide to the best things in Italy (2016 vintage).
Type of Wine: Red
Grape: Schioppettino
Appellation: DOC Friuli Colli Orientali - Prepotto
Alcohol % by Vol: 13.5%
Vintage: 2018 | 2019
Suggested Pairings: Mushrooms, aged cheeses, roasted meat
