250-350m elevation
south/southeast exposure, steep slopes of Santa Maddalena, close to Bolzano, 50-80 year old vines, gravelly soil
Schiava = Trollinger = Vernatsch
a light to medium bodied & fresh red for fans of Pinot Noir or Gamay
alpine herbs, wild red berry fruit, violets, lighter end of medium bodied, soft tannins, bright acidity, harmonious, can be chilled or not chilled
region: Alto Adige, Italy
varietal: Schiava
style: light red
farming/cellar: hand picked, destemmed, fermented in steel with gentle pumpovers, aged 7 months in 40HL wooden vats
pairing: pasta marinara,
