Vernatch (Italy)
Vernatch is a red wine grape from Alto Adige (Südtirol) in Northern Italy.
Vernatch Flavors
Strawberry flavors are typical for Vernatch, with hints of Roses and Flowers.
 Strawberry |
 Raspberry |
 Red Currant |
 Cranberry |
 Red Cherry |
 Black Cherry |
 Roses |
 Herbs |
Vernatch Profile
Vernatch is a light bodied, easy to drink, low tannic red wine.
Strawberry flavors are typical for Vernatch, 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) |
Vernatch Food Pairing
Vernatch 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 Vernatch
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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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The Vernatch Grape (Schiava / Trollinger)
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 |
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| 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.
Wine Region Alto Adige
Climate
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.
Black Grapes |
White Grapes |
9% Schiava |
22% Chardonnay |
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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