Schioppettino (aka 'Ribolla Nera') means 'gunshot' or 'little crack', and the once-forgotten grape is experiencing a resurgence that lives up to its name. The grapes selected for 'S. Elena' are grown in a mixture of sand and clay, setting the character of this northern Italian red apart. Schioppettino also tastes like its name: smooth red fruit accented with tongue-crackling white pepper and acidity.