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Structure
Drinking window
Best 1 to 5 years from vintage.
vintage1 yrs5 yrs8 yrs
Critic scores
No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.
In the glass
Aroma: violet, almond
Palate: elegant, soft, balanced
Bright ruby Meranese Schiava from Marlengo at 400-450 m on humus and loamy sand: violet and almond bouquet, elegant and soft on the palate with balanced fruit acidity and a balanced finish.
What it pairs with
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Speck
Producer-recommended cured-ham pairing; soft Schiava cushions speck's smoke. -
Cheese plate
Producer-recommended cheese pairing; mild Schiava lets cow's-milk cheese lead. -
Veal escalope
Producer-recommended veal pairing; the wine's light body matches the meat. -
Sausage specialities
Producer-recommended sausage pairing; Schiava is the everyday red of Sudtirol.
History
Schickenburg is Cantina Meran's single-site Schiava from the Schickenburg vineyard in Marlengo. The wine earned 'Schiava dell'Anno' from Vinibuoni d'Italia in 2018 and 2020, in successive Vinibuoni d'Italia editions.
- 2018: Awarded 'Schiava dell'Anno' by Vinibuoni d'Italia
- 2020: Awarded 'Schiava dell'Anno' by Vinibuoni d'Italia a second time
Facts
- Producer
- Cantina Meran Burggraefler · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Schiava
- Classification
- DOC Alto Adige Meranese di Collina
- Oak
- Brief maceration on the skins followed by stainless steel raising
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- EUR 14-19 at retail
- Drinking window
- 1-5 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1995
Frequently asked about Schickenburg Schiava
What does Schickenburg Schiava taste like?
Bright ruby with violet and almond aromatics; elegant and soft on the palate with balanced fruit acidity and a balanced finish at 13% alcohol.
When should I drink Schickenburg Schiava?
Drink between 1 and 5 years from vintage. Schiava is built for primary fruit; the wine does not benefit from extended cellaring.
What food pairs with Schickenburg Schiava?
Producer pairings: starters, speck, sausage specialities, cheese, traditional Sudtirol fare and veal. Serve at 12-14 degrees C.
Has Schickenburg Schiava won awards?
Yes - 'Schiava dell'Anno' from Vinibuoni d'Italia in both 2018 and 2020, with consistent recognition from other Italian wine publications.
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