Schioppettino 2020 Bressan

Schioppettino 2020

Friuli Venezia Giulia IGT – Farra d’Isonzo (Gorizia)

The Bressan Schioppettino 2020 embodies the purest expression of Friuli’s native heritage. Known also as Ribolla Nera, this ancient varietal thrives in the calcareous and clay-rich soils of Farra d’Isonzo. A wine of rare elegance and depth, it is born from a radical philosophy that rejects compromise and industrial intervention. Crafted entirely by hand, fermented with indigenous yeasts, and matured naturally on its fine lees, it captures the essence of time, place, and human dedication.

In the vineyards, every operation is manual—from pruning to harvest. The vines, propagated through massal selection, are cultivated without herbicides, pesticides, or chemical fertilizers. Irrigation is strictly forbidden, allowing each plant to find its natural balance and concentration. Grapes are harvested by hand only when fully ripe and perfectly healthy, ensuring the utmost integrity of the fruit.

Fermentation occurs spontaneously, guided solely by the natural yeasts on the grape skins. No additives, enzymes, or industrial yeasts are introduced. Sulfur dioxide is used minimally, only at bottling, and always below organic certification limits. The wine matures in large oak casks on its fine lees without filtration, clarification, or manipulation. The result is a vibrant and genuine red wine, alive with texture and character.

Tasting notes: Deep ruby red with garnet reflections. The bouquet opens with blackberry, black pepper, currant, and wild herbs. On the palate it is elegant, full-bodied, and dynamic, with silky tannins, fresh acidity, and a long, spicy finish.

Pairings: Excellent with red meats, game, braised dishes, and aged cheeses. Serve at 18°C in large glasses to enhance its aromatic complexity.

Technical data:

• Grapes: 100% Schioppettino

• Origin: Farra d’Isonzo (Gorizia), Friuli Venezia Giulia

• Soil: calcareous-clay with mineral content

• Vinification: spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts, no additives

• Ageing: on fine lees in large oak casks

• Filtration: none

• Alcohol: 13.5% vol

• Bottle: 0.75 L – natural one-piece cork

• Serving temperature: 18°C

• Contains sulfites

Bressan – Farra d’Isonzo (Gorizia)

History and Tradition

The Bressan family embodies one of the purest and most uncompromising expressions of Friuli Venezia Giulia’s winemaking heritage. Located in Farra d’Isonzo, in the heart of Gorizia province, the estate stands as a symbol of integrity, passion, and resistance to modern conformity. Passed down through generations, Bressan’s philosophy rejects industrial shortcuts and technological manipulation, preserving the true identity of the wine. Every bottle is the result of ancestral wisdom, patience, and total devotion to the land — a living tribute to authenticity and craft.

Philosophy in the Vineyard

In the vineyard, Bressan follows an extremely strict and personal natural philosophy, based on manual labor and complete respect for the vine’s natural cycles. All tasks, from pruning to training, are performed by hand. Massal selection of vines is used, excluding clones and any genetically modified organisms. Only indigenous Friulian varieties are cultivated, ensuring that every plant remains true to its origin. No chemical fertilizers, pesticides, or herbicides are ever used, and irrigation is strictly forbidden, since water dilutes the essence of the wine. This discipline gives Bressan’s wines their unmistakable depth and authenticity.

Approach in the Cellar

The Bressan cellar is a sanctuary of purity and minimal intervention. Grapes are harvested manually at full ripeness and vinified using traditional techniques. Fermentation occurs spontaneously, driven solely by native yeasts present on the grape skins, without any synthetic additives or industrial yeasts. Sulfur dioxide is added only in minimal amounts at bottling, remaining within the strictest organic standards. The wines age on their fine lees until bottling, without filtration, preserving their natural richness, texture, and vitality. Every process follows the rhythm of time, allowing each wine to express its full truth and individuality.

The Bressan Identity

What makes Bressan unique is not only its method but its spirit: a refusal of standardization and a celebration of freedom in winemaking. Each bottle is a living entity, with its own character and evolution. The 20 hectares of vineyards are divided across distinct parcels, each with its own soil composition and microclimate, contributing to the remarkable complexity of the wines. Bottling and labeling are done entirely by hand, using natural single-piece corks, ensuring that each wine has its perfect guardian through time. Bressan stands as a beacon of authenticity, craftsmanship, and cultural resistance.