Vintus

Pinot Grigio, DOC Collio

A French vine grown on hills, on medium marly soil, Pinot Grigio produces small bunches with round fruits grayish and red in color. The manual harvest and the soft pressing are followed by a brief period of aeration with no presence of sulfur dioxide. The wine remains on its lees for 8 months, and typically offers offers intense, warm and fragrant sensations of exotic fruits and acacia flowers.

The first Schiopetto bottling of Pinot Grigo was in 1968.  Entirely in contrast to the bulk production of this grape in Italy and around the world, Schipetto typically produces fewer than 2,500 cases of this wine every year.  It is an ideal wine for fish entrees, as well as shellfish and many risotto dishes.  When drunk young it also works as an aperitif, and as it ages it can additionally be paired with tuna and swordfish.

• 2010 Vintage

   2010 saw a classic winter but colder than usual Spring in Friuli. The summer was warm and quite typical, with some brief early autumn showers. The wines show more freshness than the previous vintage, as well as terrific aging potential.

  • "Good, full straw-yellow. Reticent but pure aromas of apricot, pear, marzipan and flowers. Plump on the palate, but with a firm core of acidity and strong herbal character giving verve to the apricot and ripe citrus flavors. Finishes with good length and recurring pear and herbal notes."  90 Points International Wine Cellar

• 2009 Vintage

  Vintage 2009 started with a colder winter than the seasonal average, balanced by a hotter spring.  Bud-break took place from the second week of April onwards, and flowering began between the second and third weeks of May. The summer had temperatures in the average for the season, with higher rainfall than usual in the first weeks, balanced by a hot July and August. The wines, at the end of fermentation, had very strong varietal notes and wonderful  balance.

  This wine is marked by hints of tropical and exotic fruits, as well as a distinctive note of acacia blossoms.  Delicate but intense, the palate at first has a sweet impression, followed by a refreshing acidity and minerality, complemented by melon and pie crust flavors.

  • "Subtle and fruity with mineral and slice peaches. Full to medium body, with pretty acidity and a balanced finish. Serious Pinot Grigio, as always." 91 Points James Suckling

  •  "The 2009 Pinot Grigio offers up apricots, peaches and flowers in a lush, generous style typical of the year. The balance and sense of harmony are impeccable. Anticipated maturity: 2011-2014." 90 Points Wine Advocate

• 2008 Vintage

  After a winter with higher temperatures than the seasonal average, 2008 was marked by a rainy spring and scarce light hours. Budding of vines started from the second week of April through the remaining month, while flowering started in the last days of the month of May. All along, the summer temperatures were within period averages, but with a rainfall quite higher than the average of the last few years. All wines, at the end of fermentation showed good balance and expession.

  This wine is marked by hints of tropical and exotic fruits, as well as a distinctive note of acacia blossoms.  Delicate but intense, the palate at first has a sweet impression, followed by a refreshing acidity and minerality, complemented by melon and pie crust flavors.

  • "The 2008 Pinot Grigio is elegant and refined with pretty layers of fruit that emerge from a mid-weight frame. A cool, minerally finish gives the wine a nice sense of proportion" 90 Points Wine Spectator

• 2007 Vintage

  The vintage 2007 was characterized by a precocious spring with alternate periods of sunny and rain, permitting an homogeneous development of the plant. The temperatures and the summer precipitations, within the seasonal average, with good thermal excursions between day and night favored the accumulation of aromatic substances. The harvest period was in advance with respect to yearly averages but, despite that, the wines have maintained a good reshness and a remarkable amount of perfume, typical of cooler vintages.

  • "Beautiful, with lemon, mineral and citrus peel aromas and flavors. Medium- to full-bodied, with bright acidity and a creamy lemon meringue finish." 91 Points Wine Spectator