Matthiasson 2023 Schioppettino
Napa Valley, California · 12.5% ABV · 127 cases made
Schioppettino literally means “little gunshot,” a nod to the grape’s trademark pepper‑spice pop—and this bottling fires on all cylinders. Think freshly cracked black pepper over a bowl of just‑picked raspberries, a dusting of violet petals, and a cool stony breeze that whistles through the glass. Fermented gently in tiny open‑top tanks and rested ten months in neutral barrels, the wine stays agile and aromatic, finishing bright and mouth‑watering.
Why we’re smitten
Only two estate rows supply the fruit, making this rarer than a parking spot on Newbury Street.
Ancient Friulian variety meets Napa’s fog‑kissed Oak Knoll bench—result: peppery charm with California sunshine.
Drink with: seared duck breast with cherry glaze, black‑pepper cacio e pepe, or a smoked‑gouda grilled cheese. Serve slightly cool to let those floral aromatics bloom.
Napa Valley, California · 12.5% ABV · 127 cases made
Schioppettino literally means “little gunshot,” a nod to the grape’s trademark pepper‑spice pop—and this bottling fires on all cylinders. Think freshly cracked black pepper over a bowl of just‑picked raspberries, a dusting of violet petals, and a cool stony breeze that whistles through the glass. Fermented gently in tiny open‑top tanks and rested ten months in neutral barrels, the wine stays agile and aromatic, finishing bright and mouth‑watering.
Why we’re smitten
Only two estate rows supply the fruit, making this rarer than a parking spot on Newbury Street.
Ancient Friulian variety meets Napa’s fog‑kissed Oak Knoll bench—result: peppery charm with California sunshine.
Drink with: seared duck breast with cherry glaze, black‑pepper cacio e pepe, or a smoked‑gouda grilled cheese. Serve slightly cool to let those floral aromatics bloom.
Napa Valley, California · 12.5% ABV · 127 cases made
Schioppettino literally means “little gunshot,” a nod to the grape’s trademark pepper‑spice pop—and this bottling fires on all cylinders. Think freshly cracked black pepper over a bowl of just‑picked raspberries, a dusting of violet petals, and a cool stony breeze that whistles through the glass. Fermented gently in tiny open‑top tanks and rested ten months in neutral barrels, the wine stays agile and aromatic, finishing bright and mouth‑watering.
Why we’re smitten
Only two estate rows supply the fruit, making this rarer than a parking spot on Newbury Street.
Ancient Friulian variety meets Napa’s fog‑kissed Oak Knoll bench—result: peppery charm with California sunshine.
Drink with: seared duck breast with cherry glaze, black‑pepper cacio e pepe, or a smoked‑gouda grilled cheese. Serve slightly cool to let those floral aromatics bloom.
