Schiopetto Amarita Bianco Fruili
75cl
/
13% Vol
Considered the top quality of Schiopetto. This wine comes to life from Chardonnay grapes and a small part of Friulano from historic vineyards present in the owned lands. This wine perfectly captures the expressiveness of Chardonnay and the aromatic complexity of Friulano. Rated 97/100 by James Suckling.
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Fact Sheet
Fluid
75cl
Grape Variety
Chardonnay, Friulano
Alcohol %
13%
Country
Italy
Region/AOC
Friuli DOC
Producer
Schiopetto
Food Matching
Food Matching
Fish-based main dishes, Main dishes featuring white meats
Awards and/or Press Quotes
Awards and/or Press Quotes
97/100 - James Suckling
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