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Schiava

Red wine grape variety

Schiava — red wine grape variety with signature aromas of strawberry, red cherry, violet. Structural profile: Light body, Medium(+) acidity, Low tannin, Medium alcohol. Sensium blind-tasting coach reference.

Structural pillars

AcidityMedium(+)
TanninLow
BodyLight
AlcoholMedium
Color intensityPale
Aromatic intensityMedium(+)

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.

Confidence signals

  • Strawberry-violet profile
  • Low tannin with fresh acidity

Aromas

Signature

strawberryred cherryviolet

Common

almondrosewhite pepper

Occasional

dried rose petal

Commonly confused with

Classic anchors

  • Classic regions: Alto Adige · Santa Maddalena · Kalterersee
  • Classic styles: Light-bodied alpine red · Perfumed northern Italian chilled red
  • Style examples: Alto Adige Schiava · Santa Maddalena Schiava

Common questions

Is Schiava a red or white grape variety?
Schiava is a red wine grape variety. Sensium documents its structure, aromas, and confusion signals for blind tasting.
What does Schiava smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Schiava include strawberry, red cherry and violet. Structural profile: Light body, Medium(+) acidity, Low tannin, Medium alcohol.
What is Schiava most often confused with in blind tasting?
Schiava is most commonly confused with Pinot Noir, Cinsault and Gamay. Sensium's Compare view leads with the decisive cues that resolve each call.
Where is Schiava grown?
Classic regions for Schiava include Alto Adige, Santa Maddalena and Kalterersee.

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