German Grapes
Trollinger
Trollinger is a red wine grape originally cultivated in Alto Adige (Südtirol) in Italy.
It is known as Vernatsch in Austria and Alto Adige and Schiava in other Italian regions.
Trollinger Flavors
Strawberry flavors are typical for Trollinger, with hints of Roses and Flowers.
 Strawberry |
 Raspberry |
 Red Currant |
 Cranberry |
 Red Cherry |
 Black Cherry |
 Roses |
 Herbs |
Trollinger Profile
Trollinger is a light bodied, easy to drink, low tannic red wine.
Strawberry flavors are typical for Trollinger, with hints of Roses and Flowers.
| BODY: | Light |
| TANNINS: | Low |
| FRUIT: | Medium |
| ACIDITY: | Medium |
| ALCOHOL: | 12-13% ABV |
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Serving temperature: 12-14°C (54-57°F) |
Trollinger Food Pairing
Trollinger pairs best with light aromatic food:
 Antipasti |
 Cold Cuts |
 Soups |
 Pasta |
 Chicken |
 Turkey |
 Pork |
 Veal |
Excellent Pairings
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.
Cheeses
Soft Cheese. Fresh Cheese.
Alto Adige Specialities
Alto Adige home cooking.
Tyrolean dishes. Tirolese Canederli.
Tyrolean Bacon.
The Ideal Glass for Trollinger
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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). |
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Trollinger in Germany
The majority of Geman Trollinger growns in the Württemberg region around the town of Stuttgart and in the the Neckar valley.
This is the fifth largest wine region in Germany with nearly a third of all plantings is Trollinger.
Trollinger Synonymes
As a grape from Italy, Germany, and Austria, Trollinger 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 |