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Schiava Grossa

Red wine grape variety

Schiava Grossa — red wine grape variety with signature aromas of pale red berry, light savory spice, red fruit. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium(−) tannin, Medium alcohol. Sensium blind-tasting coach reference.

Structural pillars

AcidityMedium
TanninMedium(−)
BodyMedium
AlcoholMedium
Color intensityMedium
Aromatic intensityMedium

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

pale red berrylight savory spicered fruit

Common

strawberryred cherrycranberry

Occasional

white pepper

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
  • Style examples: Alto Adige Schiava-family red from Grossa parcels · Wurttemberg Trollinger-style red aligned with Schiava Grossa line

Common questions

Is Schiava Grossa a red or white grape variety?
Schiava Grossa is a red wine grape variety. Sensium documents its structure, aromas, and confusion signals for blind tasting.
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 is Schiava Grossa most often confused with in blind tasting?
Schiava Grossa is most commonly confused with Schiava, Freisa and Uva Rara. Sensium's Compare view leads with the decisive cues that resolve each call.
Where is Schiava Grossa grown?
Classic regions for Schiava Grossa include Alto Adige, Wurttemberg and Trentino.

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