Schiava Grigia
Red wine grape variety
Also known as Grey Schiava
Schiava Grigia is a red wine grape with signature aromas of strawberry, red currant, rose petal. Structure: Medium body, High acidity, Low tannin, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Schiava and Chasselas Rose.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for strawberry-red currant fruit with rose notes.
- Check high acidity and light color intensity.
Confidence signals
- Floral red-fruit schiava cue
- High-acid pale rose frame
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Alto Adige · Trentino · South Tyrol
- Classic styles: Lightly pigmented schiava variant with floral red-fruit profile · Fresh rose style with high acidity and gentle tannin
Common questions
Is Schiava Grigia a red or white grape variety?
Schiava Grigia is a red wine grape variety.
What does Schiava Grigia smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Schiava Grigia include strawberry, red currant, rose petal and red cherry. Structural profile: Medium body, High acidity, Low tannin, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Schiava Grigia?
Documented tells for Schiava Grigia: Look for strawberry-red currant fruit with rose notes. and Check high acidity and light color intensity..
What is Schiava Grigia most often confused with in blind tasting?
Schiava Grigia is most commonly confused with Schiava, Chasselas Rose and Taifi Rose Selection. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Schiava Grigia grown?
Classic regions for Schiava Grigia include Alto Adige, Trentino and South Tyrol.