Schiopetto Pinot Bianco
75cl
/
13% Vol
This is a perfumed and aromatic dry white wine with notes of pear and spices. The incredible freshness and great texture make this Pinot Bianco perfect for any occasion.
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Tasting Notes from Celtic Whiskey Shop and Wines on the Green
Nose
The nose is bright and perfumed with aromas of pear, citrus, and spice on the finish.
Tasting Notes from the Producer
Flavour
Very fruity on the palate with lovely texture and flavours of apple, pear, lemon, and baking spices.
Fact Sheet
Age range
This wine will be drinking very well for the next 5 years.
Fluid
75cl
Grape Variety
Pinot Blanc
Maturation
Maturation takes place for 9 months on lees in stainless steel tanks.
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 - 94/100
Wine Enthusiast - 91/100
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.
Customer Reviews
Customer Reviews