Vigna Petrussa - Italy
In Friuli Venezia Giulia, near the Italian border with Slovenia, nestled in the gentle hills encircling the Judrio river valley to form a natural amphitheater, is a beautiful landscape ideal for grape vines. It is in this idyllic setting we find the Vigna Petrussa vineyards. After taking charge as head woman winemaker-vigneron from her mother in 1995, Hilde Petrussa began restyling the vineyard, focusing on high-quality, indigenous grapes cultivated with the guyot training system.
Vigna Petrussa has been lauded as “one of Italy’s best and most under the radar estates” by Ian D’Agata. He has praised the winery, proclaiming Vigna Petrussa wine grower-maker, Hilde Petrussa, as a woman with “great passion for her craft.”
While this is wonderful, we here at VeroVino can’t say we are surprised! We have known for a long time just how delicious Hilde’s and Vigna Petrussa’s wines are, and that they have some of the best Friuli wines!
Vigna Petrussa’s Commitment to Sustainable Farming Practices and Biodiversity
Vigna Petrussa is not only committed to crafting exceptional wines, but it is very important to them to do in a sustainable and ecologically ethical manner. Not only do they follow CSQA and SQNPI sustainable farming recommendations, but they are certified as an Eco-Sustainable winery. They truly understand the importance of biodiversity and conservation and the role as artisan farmers and winemakers play in the environment. Vigna Petrussa is a certified sustainable and biodiverse women-owned winery.
What People Are Saying…
February 2024: Vigna Petrussa Schioppettino Riserva a Top 2024 wine by GoWine, Cantine di Italia
April 2023: Vigna Petrussa's Friulano is a Chicago Times ‘Wine of the Week’
March 2023: Vigna Petrussa's Refosco is a Chicago Times ‘Wine of the Week’
February 2023: VinePair names the sweet Picolit a Best Sweet Wine for 2023 with a rating of 96 points.
January 2023: The Crushed Grape Chronicles recently reviewed Vigna Petrussa’s Schioppettino di Prepotto and their sweet Picolit dessert wine. You can read the full article HERE.
December 2022: Karen MacNeil wrote about the schioppettino grape and Vigna Petrussa’s Schioppettino Riserva, giving them the credit for saving the special red grape.
June 2022: Woman owned winery Vigna Petrussa were awarded two 90+ the Decanter World Wine Awards: 94 points for their white wine Friulano and 92 points for their red wine Schioppettino di Prepotto Riserva. Read the full awards list HERE.
April 2022: The Sakura Woman and Wine Awards in Japan awarded two gold medals to Vigna Petrussa’s Schioppettino di Prepotto and their Richenza.
January 2022: James Suckling awards Vigna Petrussa wines 90+ points.
April 2022: 1000Corks.com features Vigna Petrussa wines in their Top 10 Woman made wines to try.
March 2022: WinePredator.com explores Slow Food and Wine using Vigna Petrussa’s wines.
January 2022: In a review of ‘Italy’s Best Buy Wines of 2021’, Editor-in-Chief of Terroir Sense, Ian D’Agata, listed Vigna Petrussa’s unoaked Schioppettino red wine.
The Schioppettino di Prepotto and Richenza were both featured in the Slow Wine Guide in 2022.
October 2021: The Merano Wine Festival awards the2019 Friulano white wine a red qualification.
October 2021: The Merano Wine Festival awards the 2018 Schioppettino di Prepotto a Red qualification.
July 2021: Gold Medal and 95 points for Schioppettino di Prepotto, and Silver Medals for the 2019 Friulano and 2017 Refosco.
March 2021: Michael Apstein Reviews Vigna Petrussa’s Friulano White Wine with 92 points.
March 2021: Sakura awards Gold and Silver medals to Vigna Petrussa wines.
August 2020: Four of Vigna Petrussa’s wines are awarded Gold and Red qualifications from the Merano Wine Hunter in 2020.
March 2020: Woman winemaker-grower Hilde Petrussa is hailed as a ‘Woman to Watch in Wine’ by WinePredator.com.
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With floral and citrus aromas and a pleasantly structured fruity and mineral salt taste, a chaulky mouthfeel and long finish, this age-worthy white from the indigenous variety Friulano, is made with indigenous yeast, then on the lees for 6 months while aged in used oak. It has a delicate bouquet of wildflowers and hints of almond on the palate. Delightful with hors d’oeuvres, various kinds of cured meats and fish-based dishes.
Vigna Petrussa is a certified sustainable and biodiverse women-owned winery.
Straw yellow with bright green hues, lingering and vibrant bouquet recalling white peach, sage and tomato leaf. Ian D'Agata who cites Vigna Petrussa as ‘one of the best estates in Italy’ describes this wine as ' a less overtly green Sauvignon Blanc than most people are accustomed too, but offers plenty of refinement and sneaky concentration.'
Vigna Petrussa is a certified sustainable and biodiverse women-owned winery.
Crafted as a blend of native white varieties from Friuli, all 3, Friulano, Malvasia and Picolit are vinified separately in french oak barrels for 18 months before assemblage and then further aging in bottle for 6 months. This is an age-worthy, complex and intense white wine with aromas of chamomile, tangerine, mango and jasmine and exotic fruit taste, oily richness and long finish, as one would expect from this highly crafted white wine blend from Friuli.
Author Linda Milk’s tasting notes: “When we poured it into our glasses, the rich golden color made us think this would be a very flavorful white wine. We tasted lots of apricot and felt a velvety sensation on our tongue.”
Vigna Petrussa is a certified sustainable and biodiverse women-owned winery.
This blend of cabernet franc, merlot and pinot noir has a ruby red color with intriguing notes of a vanilla spice blueberry pie. On the palette, the dark fruit persists along with freshness, delicate tannins and an elegant, saline finish. Aged in oak barrels for 24 months.
Vigna Petrussa is a certified sustainable and biodiverse women-owned winery
Like a cook in the kitchen, Hilde Petrussa gives a special touch to each wine. With her Refosco, after gathering the grapes, she lets the tannins mellow out by air drying some the grapes, a process called appassimento used for wines like Amarone, for about 20 days before starting the fermenting process.
A deep purplish red hue, the bouquet recalls dry summer hay and red berries jam. On the palate it is round with soft tannins and underbrush hints.
Vigna Petrussa is a certified sustainable and biodiverse women-owned winery.
This is an unoaked Schioppettino from a women owned winery who spearheaded the rebirth of Schioppettino in the 'birthplace' of the grape which is Prepotto, Fruili. Having a deep purple-garnet color, it has notes of black pepper and dark fruit. Its taste is tangy, fresh and juicy with a long clean finish. Pairs with many dishes from hamburgers to roast pork. World renowned wine critic, Ian D’Agata calls this Schioppettino a ‘very pretty wine’ and named it a 'Best Buy Italian Wine'.
Some fun facts about this wine:
Vigna Petrussa also calls this wine ‘RiNera’, or a nickname for ‘Ribolla Nera’, local term given to the wine.
The grapes actually come from Prepotto but since it is not aged in oak the winery is not 'allowed' to put Prepotto on the label.
Vigna Petrussa is a certified sustainable and biodiverse women-owned winery.
Prepotto is the birthplace of the hard-to-find Schioppettino varietal. It gets its name from the Italian 'schioppare' or to burst, since the grape 'bursts' in your mouth when you eat it. Aromas and tastes of black pepper and plums. Fermented with indigenous yeasts and aged for two to two and a half years in oak barriques. Strong cheese lovers love to indulge in this wine.
Gold Medal Decanter, plus many other awards. Vigna Petrussa's oak-aged 2019 Schioppettino won the prestigious 3 Bicchieri Award by Gambero Rosso.
Vigna Petrussa is a certified sustainable and biodiverse women-owned winery.
This limited production wine from the birthplace of the Schioppettino varietal is made only in the best years with carefully selected fruit from which Hilde Petrussa makes her own Pied de Cuve native wild yeast. Aged in tonneau for 36 months then 6 months in the bottle. It has a complex nose ranging from black pepper to dark berry compote, allspice and some wild animal fur. Due to its well balanced acidity, tannins and smooth taste, it is a great midway for both Pinot and Cab lovers.
This wine was awarded
a Silver Medal by Decanter
Top Italian Wine in the Go Wine Cantine d'Italia 2024 Guide
90 points by 5starwines
4 crowns by 'Vini Buoni Italiani'
Vigna Petrussa is a certified sustainable and biodiverse women-owned winery.
“Run, don’t walk to find and grab this bottle. It is a prime example of the harmony and complexity this style of wine is capable of expressing” is how VinePair describes this wine in their list of 13 of the Best Sweet Wines.
Fruity, spicy and balanced, this multiple award winning women-made dessert wine, Picolit, is the rarest and most treasured varietal in Friuli, the extreme North East of Italy.
It is made from hand-picked and air-dried picolit grapes that went through noble rot, as with the best dessert wines in the world. Fermented and then aged for 18 months in french oak barrique. Only 1200 bottles were made, and we have the last few available so be quick to grab this meditation wine to sip and savor.
Vigna Petrussa is a certified sustainable and biodiverse women-owned winery.
Light fragrance recalling sweet acacia honey and dried fruits. This nectar is made from hand selected grapes, dried in crates and refined in French oak barrique. This is produced in a limited run of only 1000 bottles per year.
Vigna Petrussa is a certified sustainable and biodiverse women-owned winery.
This is Schioppettino red wine is made only in the best years and is made with 100% air dried grapes, or apassimento, like Amarone. It is a rich red natural wine with concentrated flavors made with native yeast fermentation. A delicious 'meditation wine,' its slight sweetness makes it an Italian 'sweet wine' alternative for Port. Pairs incredibly well with dark chocolate. Or you can pair it with flavorful meat dishes, like wild boar.
Vigna Petrussa is a certified sustainable and biodiverse women-owned winery.
These indigenous grapes will allow you to taste the land of Friuli, in the North-Eastern corner of Italy. This specially priced set of two wines from the woman winemaker who world-renowned Italian wine critic, Ian D’agata cites as ‘one of Italy’s best’ estates with all 90+ rated wines. Shipping is included in the Continental US and any wines added onto order will have free shipping.
Vigna Petrussa is a certified sustainable and biodiverse women-owned winery.
Included in this box are:
Vigna Petrussa Richenza Oak Aged White Wine Blend Biodynamic (91 points James Suckling)
Vigna Petrussa Refosco Red Wine Biodynamic (90 points James Suckling and Decanter)
A versatile red wine grape, Schioppettino is an indigenous grape to the North-Eastern corner of Italy, the region of Friuli Venezia Giulia. Second generation woman winemaker Hilde Petrussa’s passion for her craft comes shines through with her schioppettino wines, and one can understand why she was an important part in the grape’s rebirth.
With this set, you get two of Hilde’s variations of the schioppettino grape, an unoaked Schioppettino, and a more classic style Schioppettino di Prepotto aged in oak, with shipping included to the Continental US.
This set includes:
To taste more styles of Vigna Petrussa’s schioppettino wines, add on to your order, with free shipping (always in the continental US): a Schioppettino Riserva and Perla Nera, a dessert wine made from 100% air-dried schioppettino grapes.
This set includes two highly regarded dessert wines, one from women-owned winery in Friuli in North Eastern Italy, Vigna Petrussa, who world-renowned Italian wine critic, Ian D’agata cites as ‘one of Italy’s best’ estates. The other is from the other corner of Northern Italy, in the Canavese where chestnut barrels allow the wine to age to amazing complexity. Shipping is included for the Continental US and any wines added onto your order as well
Included in this box are:
Vigna Petrussa is located in north eastern Italy in Friuli Venezia Giulia.
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