Schioppettino
Red wine grape variety
Also known as Ribolla Nera (Friuli) (not Ribolla Gialla)
Schioppettino is a red wine grape with signature aromas of black pepper, blackberry, violet. Structure: Medium body, High acidity, Medium(+) tannin, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Syrah and Blaufrankisch.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Anchor on pepper and violet aromatics with dark fruit in a medium frame.
- Check acidity as high and tannin as firm but not massive.
Confidence signals
- Pepper-violet aromatics with blackberry fruit
- High acidity and medium-plus tannin
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Colli Orientali del Friuli · Prepotto · Friuli-Venezia Giulia
- Classic styles: Spice-driven Friulian red · High-acid medium-bodied peppery red
Common questions
Is Schioppettino a red or white grape variety?
Schioppettino is a red wine grape variety.
What does Schioppettino smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Schioppettino include black pepper, blackberry and violet. Structural profile: Medium body, High acidity, Medium(+) tannin, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Schioppettino?
Documented tells for Schioppettino: Anchor on pepper and violet aromatics with dark fruit in a medium frame. and Check acidity as high and tannin as firm but not massive..
What is Schioppettino most often confused with in blind tasting?
Schioppettino is most commonly confused with Syrah, Blaufrankisch and Lagrein. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Schioppettino grown?
Classic regions for Schioppettino include Colli Orientali del Friuli, Prepotto and Friuli-Venezia Giulia.