Schiopetto M-Mario Friulano
75cl
/
13% Vol
In the winery this wine is referred to as "Il Mario" and it represents the best expressions of Schiopetto wines. It is only produced in the best vintages and is a wonderful blend of Riesling and Friulano.
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Schiopetto M-Mario Friulano
€97.50
Ex Tax: €79.27
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Product Details
Tasting Notes from Celtic Whiskey Shop and Wines on the Green
Nose
Delicate on the nose with complex aromas of ripe pears, white flowers, peach, and almonds.
Tasting Notes from the Producer
Flavour
The palate is full-bodied and concentrated with layers of flavours. The wine is beautifully textured and creamy with a long smooth finish.
Fact Sheet
Fluid
75cl
Grape Variety
Friulano and Riesling
Maturation
The wine is matured in stainless steel tanks to maintain freshness.
Alcohol %
13%
Country
Italy
Region/AOC
Friuli, Venezia Gulia
Vintage
2018
Closure
Cork
Producer
Schiopetto
Awards and/or Press Quotes
Awards and/or Press Quotes
James Suckling - 98/100
FAQs
Dark chocolate pairs best with wines that have the structural intensity to match its bitter cocoa and tannin character without being overwhelmed. Fortified wines are the strongest match: aged Tawny Port with its dried fig, rancio, and roasted nut character is the classic pairing. Banyuls from the Roussillon, a naturally sweet Grenache based wine, is the benchmark French equivalent. A full bodied, fruit forward red such as Zinfandel or Amarone can also work, where the ripe dark fruit and spice complement the chocolate.
Many wines use animal derived fining agents during production to clarify and stabilise the liquid before bottling. Common fining agents include isinglass (derived from fish swim bladders), gelatine (bovine or porcine), casein (milk protein), and egg whites (albumin). These are added to bind suspended particles and removed before bottling, but trace quantities may remain. Vegan wines use alternatives including bentonite clay, activated carbon, or pea protein. Checking the Barnivore database or looking for a vegan certification on the label is the most reliable approach.
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