Vernatsch is a red produced by Kurtatsch in Südtirol, Alto Adige, Italy. Made from Schiava. Cellarion's sommeliers have reviewed the drink window of 1 vintage; members see when it is ready. Track this wine and manage your cellar with Cellarion — the free, open-source wine app at cellarion.app.
Type: Red
Appellation: Südtirol
Region: Alto Adige
Country: Italy
Grapes: Schiava
Tasting profile
Structure: light-bodied, low tannin, medium acidity, dry
Vernatsch (Schiava), the traditional everyday red of South Tyrol, from Kellerei Kurtatsch, the cooperative on the steep slopes above the Adige valley south of Bolzano. Pale ruby and light-bodied, with red cherry and strawberry, a violet note and the bitter-almond finish typical of the variety, and very soft tannins. A refreshing, gluggable red. Serve slightly cool (12–14°C) with Speck, dumplings, cold cuts or light meat dishes.
When to drink
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Where it comes from
Schiava
Schiava is a red grape from northern Italy, especially the alpine region of Alto Adige, where it is known in German as Vernatsch.
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More red wines from Alto Adige
- Römigberg Schiava — Alois Lageder, Vigneti delle Dolomiti
- Schiava (Selezione) — Elena Walch, Alto Adige
- Carano — Baron Di Pauli, Alto Adige
- Gries Baron Carl Eyrl Lagrein — Cantina Bolzano / Kellerei Bozen, Alto Adige
Frequently asked questions
Where is Vernatsch from?
Vernatsch is produced by Kurtatsch in Südtirol, Alto Adige, Italy.
What grapes are in Vernatsch?
Vernatsch is made from Schiava.