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Mario Schiopetto, Collio Pinot Grigio 2023
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Reviewed by: Monica Larner
Immediate and fresh, the unoaked Schiopetto 2023 Collio Pinot Grigio opens to a luminous and shiny appearance. It proves easy-drinking and accessible thanks to fragrant tones of white flower, citrus, tea leaf and honey. This is your classic go-to wine for a hot summer afternoon. Production is 30,000 bottles.
Reviewed by: James Suckling
This is really gorgeous, with a dense center palate of sliced apples, flowers, flour, pear skin and flint. Turns to white peaches and apples. Full-bodied yet agile and energetic. Lemons and fresh pears at the end. A beautiful example of this grape variety that has very little to do with the normal pinot grigios out there. Drink now.
About the Producer
Mario Schiopetto was a pioneering winemaker from Friuli, Italy, known for revolutionizing modern white wine production. Born in 1930, he began his journey in 1965 with the release of his first "Tocai," marking the start of a new era for Italian white wines. Schiopetto was dedicated to innovation, blending traditional techniques with modern practices, and he emphasized high-density planting and mixed vineyards. He traveled extensively to learn from other winemakers, incorporating French elegance and German technology into his methods. Renowned for his passion and expertise, he became a mentor to many young vintners, leaving a lasting legacy in the Italian wine industry.
