Trollinger (Germany)
Trollinger is a red wine grape from Germany.
It is called Vernatch in Austria and Schiva in Italy.
Typical Flavors
 Strawberry |
 Raspberry |
 Red Currant |
 Cranberry |
 Red Cherry |
 Black Cherry |
 Roses |
 Herbs |
Strawberry flavors are typical for Trollinger, with hints of Roses and Flowers.
Profile
Trollinger is a light bodied, easy to drink, low tannic red wine:
| BODY | Light | ||
| TANNINS | Low | ||
| FRUIT | Medium | ||
| ACIDITY | Medium | ||
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Food Pairing
 Antipasti |
 Cold Cuts |
 Soups |
 Pasta |
 Chicken |
 Turkey |
 Pork |
 Veal |
Trollinger pairs best with aromatic light food.
Pairing Suggestions
Excellent Pairing:
Appetizers. Antipasti. Hors d’Oeuvres.
Cold Cuts. Salami. Ham.
Finger Food. Tapas.
Soups. Thai Soup. Tofu (Bean Curd).
White Meat. Chicken. Turkey.
Pork and Veal.
Cheese:
Soft Cheese. Fresh Cheese.
Alto Adige Specialities:
Alto Adige home cooking.
Tyrolean dishes. Tirolese Canederli.
Tyrolean Bacon.
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The Ideal Glass
The Burgundy glass is perfect for a light and fruity red wine.
The glass is broader than other red wine glasses.
The larger bowl has the function of accumulating the aromas of delicate red wines. It also allows a proper swirling, channeling the aromas upwards.
In addition, the style of the glass directs the wine to the tip of your tongue
for a better reception of the tastes.
The Trollinger Grape
Trollinger is a red wine grape originally cultivated in the Italian regions of Alto Adige (South Tyrol) and Trentino.
It is known as Trollinger in Germany, Vernatsch in Alto Adige (South Tyrol) and Schiava in other Italian regions.
Vernatch in Italy
In Alto Adige (South Tyrol), Vernatch is a grape in several DOC's (Denominazione di Origine Controllata).
The best known is the Santa Maddalena DOC located east of the city of Bolzano in the South Tyrol/Alto Adige region.
Schiava in Italy
In Italy, the grape is also called Schiava in several DOC's.
The best known are:
| Alto Adige / Südtirol Schiava DOC |
|---|
| Minimum 85% Schiava (Grossa and/or Gentile) + OARG |
| Valdadige / Etschtaler Schiava DOC |
| Minimum 85% Schiava + OANRG |
| Trentino Schiava DOC |
| Minimum 85% Schiava (Gentile, Grigia, and/or Grossa) + OANRG |
| Trentino Schiava Gentile DOC |
| Minimum 85% Schiava Gentile + OANRG |
| Lago di Caldaro / Caldaro / Kalterersee / Kalterer DOC |
| Minimum 85% Schiava (Gentile, Grigia, and/or Grossa) + OARG |
Trollinger in Germany
The most popular Trollinger grapes in Germany are the high yielding Schiava Grossa clone.
The majority of Geman Trollinger growns in the Württemberg region around the town of Stuttgart and in the the Neckar valley.
This is the fifth largest wine region in Germany with nearly a third of all plantings is Trollinger.
Synonymes
As a grape from Italy, Germany, and Austria, Trollinger has many synonyms:
| Name | Grape | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Schiava | Schiava Gentile | Italy |
| Vernatsch | Schiava Gentile | Austria |
| Trollinger | Schiava Gentile | Germany |
| St. Magdalener DOC | Schiava Gentile | Italy |
| Edelvernatsch | Schiava Gentile | Italy |
| Kleinvernatsch | Schiava Gentile | Italy |
| Frankenthaler Blau | Schiava Gentile | Germany |
| Koelner Blau Blau | Schiava Gentile | Germany |
| Grauvernatsch | Schiava Grigia | Italy |
| Grossvernatsch | Schiava Grossa | Italy |