Friuli Colli Orientali Ribolla Nera

Wild blackberries peppered up with earthy funk... Not exactly what I expected from Schioppettino... Fine tannins and fresh acidity.

Citrus burst, lemon rinds, crisp and clear taste! Tangy after thought that makes your mouth water. Love it.

Hmm. Kinda like a mencia? After little CO2 blows off a rush of strawberry, raspberry, etc and mineral savor. Medium weight, relatively high acid, I get why this is a standard bearing estate in the region

Peter brought for dinner

Bramble and acid. Light and delicious with a decently long finish for 12.5%

This is different! Une petite amertume, jolies acidité. Bien sauvage quand meme Mais jamais trop. Sluuuuurp.

Would prefer this was categorized as Schiopettino by @Delectable Wine. This is the poster child for grape varietals rescued from the brink of extinction, and I’m glad it was. Loved the purity of bright red/blue fruit, savory herb and peppercorn notes, violet nose, and earthen leather finish. Tannins are mellow and velvety, acidity is fresh and lively. Close your eyes and you might think it was a young Cote-Rotie in the traditional style.

Wonderful

Lighter bodied, cranberry up front with some earthiness and pepper on the finish. Similar to a Morgon Beaujolais

Hints of balsa wood. Tangy. Let breathe for an hour before consuming