Vigna Petrussa RiNera Unoaked Schioppettino 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. 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. World renowned wine critic, Ian D’Agata calls this Schioppettino a ‘very pretty wine’ and named it a 'Best Buy Italian Wine'.
Some fun facts about this wine:
Vigna Petrussa also calls this wine ‘RiNera’, or a nickname for ‘Ribolla Nera’, local term given to the wine.
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.
Vigna Petrussa is a certified sustainable and biodiverse women-owned winery.
Type of Wine: Red
Grape: Schioppettino
Alcohol % by Vol: 13%
Vintage: 2018 | 2020
Suggested Pairings: roasted meats
Awards, Ratings, and Mentions:
- Schioppettino RiNera: In Terroir Sense, calling it a ‘Best Buy Italian Wine’, Ian D’Agata says “super-interesting and downright delicious, made from little-known grapes and regions, wines that hold significant interest factor for all those wine lovers who prize not just a good tipple, but also a different experience fro
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