Le Sommelier Inc.

The 2007 vintage was characterized by a precocious spring with alternate periods of sun and rain, permitting an homogeneous development of the plant. The temperatures and the summer precipitations, in the seasonal average, with good thermal excursions between day and night have favoured the accumulation of aromatic substances. The harvest period was really in advance respect to the average but, despite of that, the wines have been maintained a good freshness and a remarkable quantity of perfumes, typical of cooler vintages.

Varietals: 50% Tocai Friulano, 20% Pinot Grigio, 20% Malvasia, 10% Sauvignon

Soil type:  Mostly clay and marly soils of oceanic origin

Maturation: 80% of fermentation is in stainless steel tanks. Only 20% of Malvasia undergoes alcoholic fermentation and malolactic fermentation in tonneaux.

Suggested food: Excellent as a fresh aperitif and ideal with all fish dishes, vegetables, asparagus and herb omelettes.

Tasting notes / Reviews:  Pale yellow with greenish tinges. On the nose, the wine has an intense flowery bouquet, characterized by tropical fruits, floral and spicy notes deriving from a complex blend, in which Malvasia and Tocai are dominant. The palate is well balanced, complex and rich, fruit driven, with a balanced acidity and long finish, the maturity gives a long minerality.

"A blend of 50% Friulano, 20% Pinot grigio and tonneau-aged Malvasia, and 10% Sauvignon Blanc. The nose is reasonably  intense and highly complex, with ripe and succulent stone fruit, barely detectable oak and attractive floral tones. The palate is dry, fullish fat but balanced, richly textured and long. Top notch stuff here." 91 pts, John Szabo, MS.

3 glasses Gambero Rosso

"A brilliant producer, Schiopetto is the reference point for just how flavorful, perfumed, and compelling dry whites from Friuli can be. Mario Schiopetto continues to satiate the olfactory sense and palate with his extraordinary offering. While not cheap, they are the most compelling tank-fermented and aged dry whites made in north-eastern Italy. Possessing abundant flavors that build incrementally in the mouth, they are dazzling wines that I can’t recommend highly enough." Robert Parker

"Legendary pioneer of Collio, with a 20,000 cases production base. Excellent his Sauvignon, Pinot Blanc and Tocai DOC, as well has his ensemble wine known as Blanc des Rosis. The new IGT wines are elegant and generous, with wines from both the area of Collio and Colli Orientali." - Hugh Johnson, Wine Atlas 2007****