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Trollinger (Germany)

Trollinger is a red wine grape from Germany.

It is called Vernatch in Austria and Schiva in Italy.

Trollinger Flavors

Strawberry flavors are typical for Trollinger, with hints of Roses and Flowers.

Strawberry
Strawberry
Raspberry
Raspberry
Redcurrant
Red
Currant
Cranberry
Cranberry
Cherry
Red
Cherry
Black Cherry
Black
Cherry
Rose
Roses
Herbs
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
Temperature Serving temperature:
12-14°C (54-57°F)

Trollinger Food Pairing

Trollinger pairs best with light aromatic food:

Antipasti
Antipasti
Cold Cuts
Cold Cuts
Soup
Soups
Pasta
Pasta
Chicken
Chicken
Turkey
Turkey
Pork
Pork
Veal
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

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).

If You Like Trollinger

You Will Also Like:

Bardolino (Italy)
Beaujolais (France)
Blauburgunder (Austria)
Cinsault (France)
Lambrusco (Italy)
Pinot Nero (Italy)
Schiava (Italy)
Trollinger (Germany)
Valpolicella (Italy)
Vernatch (Italy)
Zweigelt (Austria)

The Vernatch Grape (Schiava / Trollinger)

Vernatch

Vernatch is a red wine grape originally cultivated in the Italian regions of Alto Adige and Trentino.

It is known as Trollinger in Germany, Vernatsch in Alto Adige and Schiava in other Italian regions.


Vernatch in Italy

In Alto Adige (South Tyrol), Vernatch is a grape in several DOC's (Denominazione di Origine Controllata).

The best known is the Santa Maddalena DOC located east of the city of Bolzano in the South Tyrol/Alto Adige region.


Schiava in Italy

In Italy, the grape is also called Schiava in several DOC's.

The best known are:

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

Trollinger in Germany

The most popular Trollinger grapes in Germany are the high yielding Schiava Grossa clone.

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.


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