Refosco vs Schioppettino

Refosco is more tannic.

Sweetness, body, tannin and acidity are our rating of a typical dry table wine from each grape.

Refosco

Red · Italy, Slovenia

dark plum, bitter edge, firm

Schioppettino

Red · Slovenia/Italian border region

green pepper, cherry, Friulian

Bone dry
Sweetness: Bone dry; Medium
Body: Medium; High
Tannin: Medium; High
Acidity: High; 12.5 to 14%
Alcohol: 12.5 to 14%; 15 to 17 °C
Serve at: 15 to 17 °C; none listed
Regions: Friuli-Venezia Giulia

Only Refosco

Stews and braises
Sausages
Hard and aged cheese

Both pair with

Game

Only Schioppettino

Charcuterie
Pork
Mushrooms and truffle

Sources

Style profiles, pairings and serving figures are our own assessment. Regions and origins: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0); see the Refosco and Schioppettino pages.