Schiava Grossa
Red wine grape variety
Also known as VIVC 10823, Grossa Schiava line, Schiava Grossa Wurttemberg line, Trollinger (Germany), Vernatsch (Alto Adige), Großvernatsch
Schiava Grossa is a red wine grape with signature aromas of pale red berry, light savory spice, red fruit. Structure: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium(−) tannin, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Schiava and Freisa.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Anchor on pale red-fruit profile with lifted acidity and soft structure.
- Check frame as medium body with medium-minus tannin and medium-plus acidity.
Confidence signals
- Schiava Grossa profile
- Light alpine-red marker
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Alto Adige · Wurttemberg · Trentino
- Classic styles: Distinct Schiava-family accession documented in VIVC and European registry records, linked to light alpine red styles · Light-to-medium red profile with bright acidity, soft tannin, and gentle spice
Common questions
Is Schiava Grossa a red or white grape variety?
Schiava Grossa is a red wine grape variety.
What does Schiava Grossa smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Schiava Grossa include pale red berry, light savory spice and red fruit. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium(−) tannin, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Schiava Grossa?
Documented tells for Schiava Grossa: Anchor on pale red-fruit profile with lifted acidity and soft structure. and Check frame as medium body with medium-minus tannin and medium-plus acidity..
What is Schiava Grossa most often confused with in blind tasting?
Schiava Grossa is most commonly confused with Schiava, Freisa and Uva Rara. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Schiava Grossa grown?
Classic regions for Schiava Grossa include Alto Adige, Wurttemberg and Trentino.