Schiava
Red wine grape variety
Also known as Vernatsch, Trollinger
Schiava is a red wine grape with signature aromas of dried rose petal, strawberry, violet. Structure: Light body, Medium(+) acidity, Low tannin, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Pinot Noir and Cinsault.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Check for light body and low tannin with floral red-fruit aromas.
- Look for almond-toned finish before defaulting to Pinot Noir (#9279).
Confidence signals
- Strawberry-violet profile
- Low tannin with fresh acidity
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Alto Adige · Santa Maddalena · Kalterersee
- Classic styles: Light-bodied alpine red · Perfumed northern Italian chilled red
Common questions
Is Schiava a red or white grape variety?
Schiava is a red wine grape variety.
What does Schiava smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Schiava include dried rose petal, strawberry and violet. Structural profile: Light body, Medium(+) acidity, Low tannin, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Schiava?
Documented tells for Schiava: Check for light body and low tannin with floral red-fruit aromas. and Look for almond-toned finish before defaulting to Pinot Noir (#9279)..
What is Schiava most often confused with in blind tasting?
Schiava is most commonly confused with Pinot Noir, Cinsault and Gamay. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Schiava grown?
Classic regions for Schiava include Alto Adige, Santa Maddalena and Kalterersee.