2023 Schiopetto Friulano Collio

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Orazio Campoli

Orazio Campoli

K&L Buyer

Review Date: 02/2026

This is the signature wine of the estate and the region. If you want to understand Friuli, you start here. It is classic Tocai Friulano—textured and slightly oily on the palate, with that unmistakable bitter almond finish that acts as a palate cleanser. It smells of wildflowers, pear skin, and wet stone. It is the ultimate prosciutto wine.

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Carlo Delgado

Carlo Delgado

Review Date: 02/2026

When I first tasted Schiopetto's M Collio Friulano, I instantly became a fan. Luckily, this entry level Fruilano bottling offers a comparable experience, at a level of complexity for a fraction of the price. Bruised apricots, ripe citrus, lemon skin, fresh quince, jasmine tea, and wet gravel. Texturally, nice delicate tannins, and a crisp, refreshing finish.

Notes

The 2023 Schiopetto Collio Friulano is a refined and quintessential expression of the region’s historic grape, sourced from the marl-heavy "Ponca" soils of Capriva del Friuli. On the nose, it is strikingly complex and minerally, offering aromas of grilled lemon, dried apple, and pear accented by distinctive notes of smoky matchstick, wildflowers, and a faint hint of classic almond. The palate is medium-to-full bodied and energetic, balancing a structured, creamy texture with tangy acidity and flavors of honeysuckle and fresh lemongrass. It finishes with aristocratic poise, marked by a lingering saline minerality and the variety’s signature delicate bitter almond twist.