Schiopetto

Estate story

The story of Schiopetto winery began in 1970, when Mario Schiopetto was given the opportunity by the Church to rent the vineyards surrounding the Archbishop’s Palace in Capriva del Friuli.

From the very beginning, Mario recognized the extraordinary potential of this land and dedicated himself to restoring and redefining its identity.

He completely renovated the vineyards and, in 1989, acquired them as his own property.

Driven by an uncompromising pursuit of quality, Mario worked tirelessly to make his vineyards unique, drawing strength from the Ponca terroir—the distinctive clay and limestone soils of Friuli—which would become a defining element of the winery’s character.

A visionary winemaker, Mario Schiopetto was a true pioneer of modern white wine in Friuli.

He introduced innovative approaches in both the vineyard and the cellar, and was among the first to elevate Friulano—then known as Tocai—into a wine of international prestige, setting new standards for the region.