Marco Sara's Schioppettino strikes a wonderful balance between the big, blustery, old-fashioned expression of this variety and the funky/natty feel currently in vogue with younger growers. There's the usual savor of Schio- meaty, with a deep, plummy fruit- but instead of veering into excessive concentration or barnyard funkiness, it finishes clean and fresh. This is everything we look for in this grape variety, and it's the perfect foil for all types of typical Friulian meat, bean and grain-based dishes. Certified organic.