2018 Ronchi di Cialla Schioppettino di Cialla
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Reviewed December 2023The 2018 Schioppettino di Cialla is impossible to ignore. It's profoundly floral and herbal with rose petals, wilted violets, wet stone and ginger-tinged blackberry aromas. It opens with a pleasant inner sweetness and richer than expected, yet perfectly balanced, with depths of ripe wild berry fruits contrasted by spiced blood orange. For all of its depth and concentration, fresh acidity lifts the experience through the finish, leaving a candied citrus and white pepper tinge while tapering off classically dry. What a beauty. The 2018 is the child of a cool vintage, yet there's so much power and density here. Bury your bottles deep. (EG)
Staff Reviews
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Review Date: 07/2025
The grape Schioppettino represents the core essence of Ronchi di Cialla because they dedicated themselves to its survival from extinction. Schioppettino stands as one of Italy's rarest red grape varieties because it produces distinctive flavors of black pepper and wild berries and incense and violet notes. The wine combines the aromatic elegance of Syrah with a distinctive Alpine crispness. The wine offers intellectual depth while providing deep satisfaction to those who drink it. The family stands as proof that they believed in this abandoned treasure.
Notes
Ronchi di Cialla’s Schioppettino is a benchmark expression of this historic Friulian varietal, showcasing elegance, spice, and vibrant structure. The nose is complex and aromatic, revealing layers of dark cherry, wild berries, and dried violet, intertwined with notes of black pepper, clove, and subtle earthiness. The palate is fresh yet structured, offering juicy red and black fruit, refined tannins, and a distinctive mineral core, all lifted by bright acidity. A long, polished finish lingers with hints of balsamic, tobacco, and Mediterranean herbs.
Details
| Type | Red Wine |
|---|---|
| Origin | Friuli-Venezia-Giulia, Italy |
| Bottle Size | 750 mL |
| SKU | 1846650 |