Moschioni is a 32-acre estate nestled near Italy’s border with Slovenia, just under Austria. It is run by Michele Moschioni, his wife and adult children. Though Friuli is known for white wines, Moschioni decided in the late 1980s to produce only red wines. He makes blends of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and some other international varietals, but is gaining cult winemaker status for his wines made with the indigenous grapes Pignolo, Schioppettino and Ribolla Nera. Gambero Rosso has awarded Moschioni with several 3 Glass awards, the highest the journal gives, and has written that “Michele Moschioni is one of the region’s finest producers. He supervises every stage of winemaking personally, even though his main love is in the vineyard….Michele looks after his vines with meticulous care and the results are awesome, especially where native varieties are concerned.”