A guide to Schiava / Vernatsch worth seeking out, by region. We list the estates, how each region expresses the grape, and the bottles that show it best.

Schiava / Vernatsch in Alto Adige

Tenute Loacker Schwarhof ★ 4.8

Alto Adige DOC / Santa Maddalena DOCLagrein, Schiava (Vernatsch), Gewurztraminer, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Merlot, CabernetFounded 1979Loacker family (Rainer Loacker bought Schwarhof 1979; Hayo Loacker has managed since 1998)Biodynamic PracticingORGANIC CERTIFIEDSanta Maddalena (St Magdalena) DOC, Bolzano

Biodynamic St Magdalena estate above Bolzano, Schwarhof farmhouse from 1334, biodynamic since 1979. Lagrein and Schiava are the Alto Adige core.

Tip: The Loacker family also runs Corte Pavone (Brunello di Montalcino) and Valdifalco (Maremma); Schwarhof tastings sometimes include cross-property comparison flights. Booking ahead recommended.

Santa Giustina 3, 39100 Bolzano, Italy

Weingut Pranzegg (Martin Gojer) ★ 4.7

Alto Adige DOC / Vigneti delle Dolomiti IGTSchiava (Vernatsch), Lagrein, Mueller-Thurgau, Sylvaner, Pinot Bianco, Chardonnay, Sauvignon, Manzoni BiancoFounded 2008Martin Gojer and Marion UntersulznerBiodynamic PracticingORGANIC CERTIFIEDMonte Colle / Kampenn, west of Bolzano

Martin Gojer's natural-wine project west of Bolzano, biodynamic since 2009, 3.5 ha at 400 m. Long lees-ageing, minimal sulfur Schiava and Lagrein.

Tip: Wines are tightly allocated to natural-wine bars and importers. Bottle access through Tannico, Newcomer Wines, Wine Bohemians and Drops. Visits by appointment only.

Kampennerweg 8 / Via Campegno 8, 39100 Bolzano (BZ), Italy

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