Vernatch (Italy)
Vernatch is a red wine grape from Alto Adige (Südtirol) in Northern Italy.
Typical Flavors
 Strawberry |
 Raspberry |
 Red Currant |
 Cranberry |
 Red Cherry |
 Black Cherry |
 Roses |
 Herbs |
Strawberry flavors are typical for Vernatch, with hints of Roses and Flowers.
Profile
Vernatch 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 |
Vernatch 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 Vernatch Grape
Vernatch 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, Vernatch 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 |
Trentino-Alto Adige
Trentino-Alto Adige is located in northern Italy. The capital is Trento.
Red Wines:
Schiava
St. Magdalener
Lagrein
Pinot Nero
Teroldego
Merlot
Vernatch
White Wines:
Pinot Grigio
Chardonnay
Gewürztraminer
Pinot Bianco
Sauvignon Blanc
Kerner
Müller-Thurgau
Silvaner
Terlaner
Rosé Wines:
Primary Grapes:
15% Pinot Grigio
10% Chardonnay
8% Pinot Nero
7% Lagrein
6% Gewürztraminer
6% Pinot Bianco
6% Sauvignon Blanc
About Alto Adige
Alto Adige is also called Südtirol (South Tyrol).
Italian and German are official languages, but the locals also speak Ladin.
Before 1918, Südtirol was part of the Austrian-Hungarian empire, but was annexed to Italy after the first World War.
Early wine production was dominated by Austrian red wines like Lagrein and Vernatch (Schiava).
Today white wines are more important, mostly Pinot Grigio, Gewürztraminer, Pinot Bianco, and Chardonnay.
Upcoming wines are Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Nero.