GRAPE: Schioppettino
REGION: Italy, Friuli Venezia Giulia
 
Aromas of red currant, black pepper, dried herbs and subtle nutmeg. The palate is elegant with bright acidity, fine tannins and flavours of sour cherry, cassis and forest floor. A refined finish of spice and minerality lingers.
 
FOOD PAIRING: Venison ragù, grilled lamb chops with rosemary, aged pecorino, wild mushroom risotto and robust Italian sausage.