Bolzano: Loacker Wine Experience with Tasting
Discover the world of Loacker wines on a guided tour in Bolzano. Explore the vineyards, visit the barrel cellar, and enjoy a tasting of 6 wines at the panoramic SKYWIN...
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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 above 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
- Speck Producer-recommended cured-ham pairing; soft Schiava cushions speck's smoke.More wines for ham →
- Cheese plate Producer-recommended cheese pairing; mild Schiava lets cow's-milk cheese lead.More wines for cheese →
- Veal escalope Producer-recommended veal pairing; the wine's light body matches the meat.More wines for beef and red meat →
- Sausage specialities Producer-recommended sausage pairing; Schiava is the everyday red of Sudtirol.More wines for sausages →
With cheese
Stilfser
Local tradition Qualigeo lists Alto Adige Schiava among the usual partners of Stilfser. These run from light to medium body, with almond, red fruit or violet and low to medium tannin, so the cheese's spicy aroma and intense flavour stay in front.
Sextner Almkäse
Our pick The Käserei Sexten also suggests light, fruity red wines for its Almkäse. A light-bodied Schiava with low tannin and notes of violet and almond sits easily with the cheese's very soft, supple paste.
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.
- 2018Awarded 'Schiava dell'Anno' by Vinibuoni d'Italia
- 2020Awarded '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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