Schiopetto Rivarossa Rosso

75cl / 13.5% Vol

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This is a historic blend of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon aged in oak. It is very approachable and drinking wonderfully now.

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Schiopetto Rivarossa Rosso

€33.50

Ex Tax: €27.24

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Tags: Wine , Red wine , Italy , Schiopetto , Merlot , Cabernet Sauvignon

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Tasting Notes from Celtic Whiskey Shop and Wines on the Green

Nose The is nose is complex and intense with aromas of red fruits, tobacco, liquorice, and pepper spice.

Tasting Notes from the Producer

Flavour The palate is elegant with delicious ripe, red fruits. Velvety tannins and refreshing acidity provide the perfect balance. The finish is long and intense.

Fact Sheet

Ageing This wine has an ageing potential of 5 to 10 years with careful cellaring.

Fluid 75cl

Grape Variety Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon

Maturation Maturation takes place in oak barrels for 14 months.

Alcohol % 13.5%

Country Italy

Region/AOC Friuli

Vintage 2017

Closure Cork

Producer Schiopetto

Awards and/or Press Quotes

Awards and/or Press Quotes James suckling - 91/100

FAQs

What style of wine goes with dark chocolate?

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.

Why are style wines not vegan?

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.