Thursday, February 10, 2011

Schiava (Vernatsch)



Schiava is the Italian name for slave.  It consists of many vines with dark skinned berries that are undistinguished.  It is said that Schiava is a mutation of Gewürztraminer.  This varietal is a late maturing light red low in tannin, and acidity.  There are three common types of Schiava Grossa, Schiava Grigia, and Schiava Gentile.

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