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Penon

450 - 700 M
The spectacularly located district of Penon, with altitudes ranging between 450 and 700 meters, is characterized by cooling nighttime katabatic winds. The slopes face the east. This causes substantial ...
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Penon-Hofstatt

500 - 650 M
The hamlet of Hofstatt lies above the village of Kurtatsch. Cooling fall winds in the evening provide for great temperature swings between day and night and create an ideal, breezy microclimate. The ...
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Graun

800 - 900 M
This picturesque high plateau crowning the dolomite cliffs above Kurtatsch is among the highest winegrowing locations in Alto Adige. Its elevation and the southeast facing vineyards result in some of ...
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Brenntal

220 - 300 M
The Brenntal location north of the village of Kurtatsch belongs among the warmest locations (up to 40°C/104°F) in Alto Adige. The vines on these steep slopes with its intensive sunshine grow ...
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Penon-Kofl

450 - 600 M
Kofl, in the Alpine area of German-speakers, means "mountain knoll". The proximity of these steep slopes to the westerly mountain range guarantees an early sunset. The evening fall winds provide for ...
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Mazon

350 - 450 M
The Mazon location is one of the best-known Pinot noir locations in Italy and occupies a plateau across the valley from Kurtatsch. Here, our demanding Pinot noir vines grow on sandy, loamy ...
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Glen

450 - 650 M
Not far from the Mazon vineyards is our second Pinot noir location, somewhat higher in altitude. While the soil characteristics of the two locations are similar, the location of Glen has somewhat ...
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Schiava Grigia

Alto Adige DOC 2023

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 concrete tanks

Alcohol 12,5 % by vol.
Total acidity 4,7 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

Awards

  • 2023
    • James Suckling
      92/100 points
  • 2022
    • Decanter
      89/100 points
  • 2021
    • Vernatsch Cup
      Schiava of the year
  • 2017
    • Decanter World Wine Awards
      92/100 points
  • 2016
    • Vernatsch Cup
      Schiava of the year
  • 2015
    • Dolomiten Vernatsch Cup
      Schiava of the year
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