Schiava Grigia

Alto Adige DOC ²⁰¹⁹

About this wine

The German name for Schiava, "Vernatsch", derives from Latin "vernaculus", "native", and refers to its far-reaching history in Alto Adige. In the oldest written documentations, Schiava grigia was already named as the noblest of the Schiava varieties.

This demanding Schiava clone excels on airy, sunny hillsides. On loamy, calciferous dolomite soils it develops into a harmonious wine with silky tannins. Herbal and spicy notes unite with enticing cherry, raspberry and forest fruit aromas. We recommend drinking this wine lightly cooled (13°C/55°F). Our Schiava grigia is perfectly suited to pizza, white meats or fish dishes.

Data sheet

Characteristics

Variety	Schiava Grigia
Terroir	300-450 m a.s.l., south - east, sandy and loamy soil with dolomite, clay minerals and oxides
Vinification	Temperature controlled must fermentation in stainless steel followed by malolactic fermentation and ageing in large oak barrels
Alcohol	12,5 % by vol.
Total acidity	4,5 g/l
Residual sugar	1,8 g/l
Yield per hectare	80 hl
Optimum maturity	1-2 years
Method of cultivation	sostenibile
Bottle sizes	0,75 l