Bunches of Schioppettino grapes in the Vigna Petrussa vineyards, almost ready to harvest.
Watch our latest VeroTalk with third generation woman-winemaker Shero, Hilde Petrussa of Vigna Petrussa. In this VeroTalk we took a deep dive into the indigenous Friuli red wine grape, Schioppettino. There are few winemakers better than Hilde with whom to discuss this grape, as she was an important part of its recent ‘rebirth’. Moderating this event was Mary Beth Vierra, certified wine educator.
Vigna Petrussa stands out in many ways and in particular because it is 3 generations of women and because they make 4 types of Schioppettino red wines.
At this VeroTalk, we tasted Hilde and Francesca’s different styles of schioppettino:
More classic style schioppettino di prepotto
Last but not least, we talked about her very limited edition reserve Schioppettino, only made during the best years.
We have a specially priced Schioppettino Starter Set, with 2 of the 4 Schioppettinos and shipping included. Any add-ons have free shipping, so add the 2 more to go all out!
Buy their Schioppettinos to Taste Along with the Recording
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.
This set includes:
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 limited production wine from the birthplace of the Schioppettino varietal is made only in the best years with carefully selected fruit from which Hilde Petrussa makes her own Pied de Cuve native wild yeast. Aged in tonneau for 36 months then 6 months in the bottle. It has a complex nose ranging from black pepper to dark berry compote, allspice and some wild animal fur. Due to its well balanced acidity, tannins and smooth taste, it is a great midway for both Pinot and Cab lovers.
This wine was awarded
a Silver Medal by Decanter
Top Italian Wine in the Go Wine Cantine d'Italia 2024 Guide
90 points by 5starwines
4 crowns by 'Vini Buoni Italiani'
Vigna Petrussa is a certified sustainable and biodiverse women-owned winery.
This is Schioppettino red wine is made only in the best years and is made with 100% air dried grapes, or apassimento, like Amarone. It is a rich red natural wine with concentrated flavors made with native yeast fermentation. A delicious 'meditation wine,' its slight sweetness makes it an Italian 'sweet wine' alternative for Port. Pairs incredibly well with dark chocolate. Or you can pair it with flavorful meat dishes, like wild boar.
Vigna Petrussa is a certified sustainable and biodiverse women-owned winery.