Vintage Character The Schiopetto Collio Pinot Grigio from the prestigious Collio DOC in the 2024 vintage beautifully highlights the brilliance of this historic estate. The 2024 growing season in Friuli-Venezia Giulia enjoyed favorable diurnal temperature shifts that preserved vibrant natural acidity while fostering excellent aromatic concentration. Grown in the region's signature ponca soil—a unique layered composition of Eocene marl and sandstone—the vines benefit from a temperate microclimate cradled between the Julian Alps and the Adriatic Sea, imparting a highly distinctive mineral structure.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing On the nose, this elegant white wine reveals inviting aromas of ripe pear, sliced yellow apple, white peach, and delicate acacia blossoms. The palate is beautifully textured and medium-bodied, balancing lively stone fruit flavors with a crisp, refreshing acidity and a highly distinctive saline-driven minerality on the clean finish. It pairs exceptionally well with classic prosciutto di San Daniele, grilled sea bass with herbs, or steamed scallop dumplings.
Winery Background Founded by Mario Schiopetto, widely regarded as the founding father of modern Italian white winemaking, the estate continues to set the benchmark for Friulian excellence. The winemaking team employs meticulous hand-harvesting and sustainable vineyard management to ensure optimal fruit purity. Fermented entirely in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks and aged on its fine lees, this bottling exemplifies the family's enduring philosophy of precision, freshness, and authentic varietal character.