Schioppettino 'RiNera' Vigna Petrussa 2024

The family-run Friulian estate Vigna Petrussa presents the Schioppettino ‘RiNera’, a red wine with a pleasant fruity and winey aromatic profile. The origins of the Vigna Petrussa winery date back to the 19th century, when the Petrussa family cultivated the land alongside wine production and cereal farming, which was the estate's specialty at the time. Since then, three generations of women winemakers have succeeded one another: first Giuseppina, who focused on indigenous varieties such as Schioppettino, then in 1995 her daughter Hilde Petrussa, who raised the quality of production by concentrating efforts on Schioppettino, and finally, since 2021, Francesca Mecchia, who has begun assisting her mother Hilde in managing the estate.

The ‘RiNera’ Schioppettino from Vigna Petrussa is a 100% Schioppettino from vines grown at about 100 meters above sea level on the so-called “ponca”, a type of soil made up of an alternation of layers of marl and sandstone. After manual harvesting in crates, the grapes are crushed.in stainless steel tanks where alcoholic fermentation takes place in contact with the skins, accompanied by pump-overs and délestage and followed by malolactic fermentation. Also in steel, the maturation phase lasts for several months, after which the final bottling takes place.

The ‘RiNera’ Schioppettino from the Vigna Petrussa estate has an intense ruby red color with violet reflections. Winey and fragrant, the olfactory mosaic is composed of aromas of dark fruit, mature hay, and spices like pepper. The sip is warm, intense, and balanced, supported by juicy freshness, soft tannins, and a tasty savory finish. The structure is medium, and the finish shows excellent aromatic persistence.