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“Sour black-cherry fruit. Lovely moreish tangy dark fruit. Firm but supple tannins. Again with a wild character. Maybe a touch minty, more fragrant as it opens. Firm but juicy finish, persistent too.” 17/20 points, Julia Harding MW, Purple Pages (May 2015)
Schioppettino di Cialla 2015
VINIFICATION
At the producer’s. Prolonged maceration for 4-5 weeks; local yeasts; pump-over twice daily. Maturation in French oak barriques for 14-18 months and further ageing in bottles for 30-36 months. Potential ageing at the purchaser’s: 20-25 years. Particular vintages are gradually reached at a much later age.
VINEYARD’S GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION
Cialla Valley in the commune of Prepotto (Udine) – Friuli.
VINEYARD
Cjastenet; 3.00 ha; South South West exposure; altitude: 150-200m; Roncjs; 0.56 ha; terraced hills; South South East exposure; altitude: 165-180m; family-owned. Average age of vines: 50 years.
GRAPE VARIETY
100% Schioppettino
HARVEST
Selective hand-picked harvest. Harvesting time: second half of October.
SOIL
Eocene Marne and Marnous sandstone, alternated with carbonatic blocks.
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AUTHENTIC ITALIAN
Mari Deli & Dining offers a wide range of fine food, from cheeses to homemade pasta dishes, from organic vegetables to salami and prosciutto – not to mention some great Italian coffee and homemade ice cream! We are situated at the Hammersmith end of Chiswick Mall, one of the loveliest areas in London.
AWARDS 2022
In December 2022 Mari Deli & Dining won Best Business for Hospitality and Leisure in the West London Chambers of Commerce Awards! We are grateful to all of our customers, supporters and team members for making this possible.
BEST PRODUCTS
All of our products are carefully selected from the best farmers and artisans in Italy and brought to you.
