Just Arrived!
Over the past 18 months, we've frequently praised the exceptional qualities of our new producer, Vini Grillo Iole, and today we couldn’t be more thrilled to announce the long-awaited arrival of the new vintage of their stunning Schioppettino di Prepotto, for us all to enjoy.
As we are sure you know by now, from their Charming 16th century manor house, nestled amongst the trees in the picturesque rolling hills outside of the sleepy village of Albana di Prepotto, Anna Muzzonlini and her family go about crafting some of the most gloriously refined, expressive and elegant Italian wines on the market today.
Working their 9 hectares of vines organically and cultivating various indigenous grape varieties, Anna and her son Mattia oversee every facet of production, down to the minute detail. Their love and devotion to their work clearly shine through in the wonderful wines that they produce. There is so much charm and allure to the seamlessly balanced and refined wines from Vini Grillo Iole, and for us one of the stars of the show has always been their glorious Schioppettino.
There are very few domaines that capture the heart quite so completely, and Anna Muzzonlinis wines have completely enchanted both ourselves and all of those that have tasted them. However, if you remain unacquainted with the domaine, you can find more information on their story and take a gander at Anna’s full range of charming wines here.
Azienda Agricola Grillo Iole Schioppettino di Prepotto 2019
Anna’s 2019 Schioppettino di Prepotto is a beautiful ruby red in the glass with a delightful purity on the nose. Wonderfully alluring, the bouquet is fragrant and fruity, with notes of violets, ripe black and red berries laced with subtle hints of pepper and gentle spicey aromas reminiscent of cloves. The palate is marked by a fabulous intensity and freshness, with delineation and focus. The berry fruit from the nose delivers in spades, with mouth-wateringly ripe, crunchy red cherries, bright raspberries and blackcurrant notes. This is all wonderfully balanced with gentle spice and a great mineral line that adds a welcome levity and elegance to proceedings. Incredible refined there is almost a Burgundian finesse here! Elegant enough to go with a range of aperitifs and starters, whilst having amplestructure to support a wide variety of mains: from braised and roasted meat and game to smoked or spicy fish. The versatile 2019 Schioppettino will surprise you!