Schiava Gentile
Red wine grape variety
Also known as Gentile Schiava
Schiava Gentile is a red wine grape with signature aromas of red cherry, violet, white pepper. Structure: Medium body, High acidity, Medium tannin, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Pinot Noir and Lagrein.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for red-cherry floral lift with subtle pepper.
- Check high acidity with moderate tannin and medium body.
Confidence signals
- Cherry-violet pepper cue
- Fresh alpine medium frame
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Alto Adige · Trentino · Sudtirol
- Classic styles: Schiava (#10823) sub-type with light color and bright aromatic lift · Medium-bodied alpine red with fresh acidity and soft tannin
Common questions
Is Schiava Gentile a red or white grape variety?
Schiava Gentile is a red wine grape variety.
What does Schiava Gentile smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Schiava Gentile include red cherry, violet and white pepper. Structural profile: Medium body, High acidity, Medium tannin, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Schiava Gentile?
Documented tells for Schiava Gentile: Look for red-cherry floral lift with subtle pepper. and Check high acidity with moderate tannin and medium body..
What is Schiava Gentile most often confused with in blind tasting?
Schiava Gentile is most commonly confused with Pinot Noir, Lagrein and Schiava. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Schiava Gentile grown?
Classic regions for Schiava Gentile include Alto Adige, Trentino and Sudtirol.