Grape variety
Vernatsch

Vernatsch is a grape variety that is just as widespread in South Tyrol as it is in Württemberg, where it is called Trollinger. Its official name is Schiava, which goes back to a historical form of vine training (vineis sclavis) in the time of the Lombards. The original growing area was probably west of Lake Garda. The name Vernatsch is probably derived from Vernaccia, a white wine from Liguria that was highly prized in the Middle Ages. In Tyrol, Vernatsch was already mentioned in Tegernsee records in 1490; whether white or blue varieties were meant at that time is unclear. One thing is certain: Vernatsch has a long, complex history between language, culture and viticulture. Today, the so-called Großvernatsch is cultivated, which corresponds to Trollinger. This name is probably derived from "Tirolinger", as it was first mentioned in 1560. After a deep crisis, in which Vernatsch was cultivated with excess yields and "sold off" as tank goods at very favourable prices, the reputation of the wine, which is actually absolutely contemporary, is recovering. It has depth and structure when you want it to, it does not have strong tannins and the alcohol content also remains discreet. A red wine that is also suitable for white wine drinkers.

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92 Suckling

Kellerei Sankt Pauls Missian Vernatsch Südtirol 2024

Trentino and Southtirol, Italy

13.30 €

0.75 l, 17.73 €/l
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Grape variety Vernatsch