Schiava

Group of unrelated varieties, most significantly Schiava Gentile, Schiava Grossa, and Schiava Grigia—typically interplanted and blended together as “Schiava.” Light to medium bodied, pinkish, high in acid. Aromas & flavors: Intense strawberry, cherry, cranberry, almond, violet, red currant, pomegranate. Best DOPs: Lago di Caldaro DOC, Santa Maddalena subzone of Alto Adige DOC.

In a nutshell

Color: Red

Alternative Names and Subvarieties: Schiava Gentile (Kleinvernatsch, Mittervernatsch), Schiava Grigia (Grauvernatsch), Schiava Grossa (Grossevernatsch, Edelvernatsch), Vernatsch; Trollinger (in Austria & Germany)

Origin: Autochthonous

Best Known For: Red wines from Trentino–Alto Adige

Where Grown: Predominantly in Trentino–Alto Adige (73%) and Puglia (21%)

Regions:

Puglia,

Trentino-Alto Adige,

Vineyard Area: 1,836 ha (4,534 acres)

Denominations that use this grape variety

Majority Component in One or More Wines of:

Principal Red Grape Varieties:

Alto Adige / Südtirol DOC, Casteller DOC, Lago di Caldaro / Caldaro / Kalterersee / Kalterer DOC, Terre del Colleoni / Colleoni DOC, Trentino DOC, Valdadige / Etschtaler DOC