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92 pts Vinous
The 2021 Schioppettino-RiNera bursts from the glass with a pepper-mill bouquet blending wild berries and roses with hits of lavender. Wildly fresh and spicy, this possesses wiry textures and nervous acidity that perfectly match the crunchy black raspberry fruit within. The 2021 keeps the energy high, with a potent staining of salted licorice and cheek puckering tension. This is so likable and goes down far too easily, but at 12% abv, that's no issue.
 
Varietal: 100% Schioppettino, Ri-Nera is short for Ribolla Nera which is another name for Schioppettino
Vineyard: Sourced from the estate vineyards of Cjastenet and Puoje.
Soil: Their soil is a mix of marl (clay & lime) with marly limestone. It is a particular type of marl with a high pH. They feel that this especially high pH in the soil adds to the potential for aging in the wine.
Viticulture: Both Ivan and his brother, Pierpaolo, are entomologists, and so biodiversity is incredibly important to them. The winery is certified "Biodiversity Friend" which is an organization that surveys and protects biodiversity, ensuring that the production process does not lead to a loss of biodiversity and that the producer is committed to improving the quality of the environment in which it operates.
Winemaking: Termperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel with wild yeast. No maceration on the skins.
Aging: Aged for 12 months on the lees in stainless steel followed by a few months in bottle before release.