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.
Strawberry flavors are typical for Schiava, with hints of Roses and Flowers.
Strawberry |
Raspberry |
Red Currant |
Cranberry |
Red Cherry |
Black Cherry |
Roses |
Herbs |
Schiava is a light bodied, easy to drink, low tannic red wine.
Strawberry flavors are typical for Schiava, with hints of Roses and Flowers.
BODY: | Light |
TANNINS: | Low |
FRUIT: | Medium |
ACIDITY: | Medium |
ALCOHOL: | 12-13% ABV |
Serving temperature: 12-14°C (54-57°F) |
Schiava pairs best with light aromatic food:
Antipasti |
Cold Cuts |
Soups |
Pasta |
Chicken |
Turkey |
Pork |
Veal |
Appetizers. Antipasti. Hors d’Oeuvres.
Cold Cuts. Salami. Ham.
Finger Food. Tapas.
Soups. Thai Soup. Tofu (Bean Curd).
White Meat. Chicken. Turkey.
Pork and Veal.
Soft Cheese. Fresh Cheese.
Alto Adige home cooking.
Tyrolean dishes. Tirolese Canederli.
Tyrolean Bacon.
Pick a Burgundy Glass for swirling & releasing the wine aromas. The shape of the glass captures and directs the delicate aromas to your nose and leads the wine to the tip of your tongue for a better reception of the tastes. The Burgundy glass was designed for the delicate and aromatic red wine Bourgogne Rouge, made from Pinot Noir grapes in Bougogne (Burgundy). |
As a grape from Italy, Germany, and Austria, Schiava has many synonyms:
Name | Grape | Country |
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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 |
In Alto Adige Schiava is a grape in several DOC's (Denominazione di Origine Controllata).
The best known are:
Alto Adige / Santa Maddalena DOC |
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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 |
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