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Key regions
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Pairings
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Synonyms
Schiava is a red grape variety, with its roots in Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy.
The wines show light body, low tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
The tasting note runs to cherry, raspberry, floral and herbal.
It is planted most seriously in Trentino and Alto Adige.
In the vineyard it is marked by early ripening, moderate vigour and a preference for cool.
On other labels it goes by Grauvernatsch, Kleinvernatsch, Grossvernatsch and Schiava Grigia.
At the table it suits tirolese canederli, baked ham and mature pecorino cheese.
The structure.
Where it grows.
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Trentino
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Alto Adige
Food pairings.
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Tirolese canederli
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Baked ham
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Mature pecorino cheese
Also labelled.
Grauvernatsch, Kleinvernatsch, Grossvernatsch, Schiava Grigia, Schiava Gentile, Schiava Grossa, Frankenthaler Blau, Koelner Blau, Trollinger.
Bottles to look for.
- Abbazia di Novacella-Kloster Neustift Schiava, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy
- Cantina-Kellerei Bozen 'Huck Am Bach' St Magdalener Classico, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy
- Elena Walch 'Per Se' Alto Adige Classico Superiore, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy
- Elena Walch Schiava Alto Adige, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy
- Erste + Neue Kellerei Kalterersee Classico Superiore, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy
- Erste + Neue Kellerei Puntay Kalterersee Classico Superiore, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy
- Franz Haas Sofi Schiava, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy
- Girlan Fass Nr. 9 Vernatsch Alto Adige - Sudtirol, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy
Schiava: common questions
01.What does Schiava taste like?+
Schiava tastes of cherry, raspberry, floral and herbal. The wines show light body, low tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Schiava from?+
Schiava originates in Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy.
03.Where is Schiava grown?+
The key regions for Schiava are Trentino and Alto Adige.
04.What food pairs with Schiava?+
Pour it with tirolese canederli, baked ham and mature pecorino cheese.
05.What else is Schiava called?+
Schiava is also labelled Grauvernatsch, Kleinvernatsch, Grossvernatsch, Schiava Grigia and Schiava Gentile, plus four more.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Italy.