Italian Grapes
Schiava
Schiava is a red wine grape originally cultivated in Alto Adige and Trentino in Italy.
It is known as Trollinger in Germany, Vernatsch in Alto Adige and Schiava in other Italian regions.
Schiava Flavors
Strawberry flavors are typical for Schiava, with hints of Roses and Flowers.
 Strawberry |
 Raspberry |
 Red Currant |
 Cranberry |
 Red Cherry |
 Black Cherry |
 Roses |
 Herbs |
Schiava Synonymes
As a grape from Italy, Germany, and Austria, Schiava has many synonyms:
| Name | Grape | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Schiava | Schiava Gentile | Italy |
| Vernatsch | Schiava Gentile | Austria |
| Trollinger | Schiava Gentile | Germany |
| St. Magdalener DOC | Schiava Gentile | Italy |
| Edelvernatsch | Schiava Gentile | Italy |
| Kleinvernatsch | Schiava Gentile | Italy |
| Frankenthaler Blau | Schiava Gentile | Germany |
| Koelner Blau | Schiava Gentile | Germany |
| Grauvernatsch | Schiava Grigia | Italy |
| Grossvernatsch | Schiava Grossa | Italy |
Italian DOCs
In Alto Adige Schiava is a grape in several DOC's (Denominazione di Origine Controllata).
The best known are:
| Alto Adige / Santa Maddalena DOC |
|---|
| Minimum 90% Schiava (Grossa and/or Gentile) + OARG |
| Alto Adige / Südtirol Schiava DOC |
| Minimum 85% Schiava (Grossa and/or Gentile) + OARG |
| Valdadige / Etschtaler Schiava DOC |
| Minimum 85% Schiava + OANRG |
| Trentino Schiava DOC |
| Minimum 85% Schiava (Gentile, Grigia, and/or Grossa) + OANRG |
| Trentino Schiava Gentile DOC |
| Minimum 85% Schiava Gentile + OANRG |
| Lago di Caldaro / Caldaro / Kalterersee / Kalterer DOC |
| Minimum 85% Schiava (Gentile, Grigia, and/or Grossa) + OARG |
Region Alto Adige
St.Magdalener vineyards on the slopes of Bolzano
Black Grapes |
White Grapes |
9% Schiava |
22% Chardonnay |
Climate
The Dolomite mountain range strongly influences the climate and vineyard altitudes. The climate is generally cool, with significant temperature variations between day and night. This diurnal temperature range is favorable for the development of aromatic compounds in the grapes.
The Alps protect Alto Adige from cold air from the north. From the south, warm, moist air from Lake Garda and the Mediterranean find their way to Alto Adige.
Mild sunny days, warm soils, cool nights, and strong winds bring freshness to Alto Adige wines.
DOC Regions
Alto Adige has DOC regions that account for 85% of the total eine production wine:
Alto Adige / Südtirol DOC
Casteller DOC
Delle Venezie DOC
Lago di Caldaro / Caldaro / Kalterersee / Kalterer DOC
Teroldego Rotaliano DOC
Trentino DOC
Trento DOC
Valdadige / Etschtaler DOC
Valdadige Terradeiforti / Terradeiforti DOC
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