Venica & Venica Schiopettino 2019

Venica & Venica Schiopettino 201993 pts Wine Advocate Here is a popular grape variety cherished by locals that meets the demands of international contemporary dining that favors lighter dishes and more vegetables. The Venica 2019 Friuli Colli Orientali Schioppettino has a bright bouquet with a characteristic mix of redcurrant and white pepper. The aromas are not too intense, all said and done, although those peppery notes do persist for a long time, despite the wine's lean texture.

It is tender on the mid-palate and offers a gently textured finish with refreshment

A large percentage of the vineyards are planted to old vines

Good structure lies within the rather flashy display

who only recently began to get involved with fine wine in 2009

with liquorice and clove reminding you this is still quite young and relatively potent

offering aromas of red berries

Aged for 18 months in barrel (1/3 new)

Fresh and tensile

and blackberry

The portfolio has also grown

this wine offers superb tension that will benefit from a few years of ageing

• Vine Age :Planted in 1972-2009 (40 years average)