2022 Matthiasson Schioppetino Napa Valley

Winemaker Notes:   Schioppettino (also called Ribolla Nera) originates in the Friuli region of Italy and Slovenia. We have one of the few plantings in California. An ancient grape, Schioppettino, which means “gunshot,” was first mentioned in print for wedding ceremonies in 1282. It is ancient and unrelated to any other known variety. The grapes were destemmed and crushed, then fermented in very small stainless-steel tanks. We did a mixture of manual punch downs and pump-overs. Aged in neutral burgundy barrels for ten months. The Schioppettino has fascinating flavors of white and black pepper, cedar, flowers, and raspberry. It is incredibly fresh tasting, with a stony minerality underlying the cooling flavors. It has naturally low alcohol and a very refreshing and clean finish. Tons and tons of flavor, yet feather light on the palate.