Schioppettino Prepotto Colli Orientali - Casella

Schioppettino Prepotto Colli Orientali - CasellaThe Schioppettino Prepotto Colli Orientali from Casella in Friuli-Venezia Giulia reveals a bright, ruby-red color in the wine glass. On the nose, this red wine from Casella presents all kinds of blackberries. As if that weren’t already impressive, notes of forest floor, black cherry and blackcurrant are added thanks to maturation in small wooden barrels. The Casella Schioppettino Prepotto Colli Orientali presents itself wonderfully dry to the wine drinker. This red wine never appears rough or austere, but rather round and smooth. On the palate, this well-balanced red wine is characterized by an incredibly dense, velvety and fleshy texture. The finish of this red wine from the wine-growing region of Friuli-Venezia Giulia ultimately captivates with a lovely aftertaste. The aftertaste is also accompanied by mineral notes from the clay- and marl-dominated soils. Vinification of Casella Schioppettino Prepotto Colli Orientali This wine places clear emphasis on a single grape variety, namely Schioppettino. Only flawless grape material was harvested for this wonderfully balanced varietal wine from Casella. The grapes grow under optimal conditions in Friuli-Venezia Giulia. Here the vines sink their roots deep into soils of clay and marl. After the grape harvest, the grapes are brought to the press house as quickly as possible. There they are sorted and gently crushed. Fermentation then takes place in concrete and small wood at controlled temperatures. Vinification is followed by maturation on the fine lees for several months before the wine is finally drawn off. Food recommendation for Schioppettino Prepotto Colli Orientali from Casella This Italian red wine should ideally be enjoyed at a tempered 15–18°C. It pairs perfectly as an accompanying wine with fried calf’s liver with apples, onions and balsamic sauce, vegetable couscous with beef meatballs, or goose breast with ginger red cabbage and marjoram.