The hills surrounding Santa Maddalena are one of the typical Schiava production areas, although they also produce robust and expressive wines such as Lagrein. Santa Maddalena is the result of an ancient method that blends about 90% of Schiava with 10% of Lagrein. The former gives the wine its fresh and fruity character, while the latter makes it full–bodied and rounded.

GRAPE VARIETY: 90 % Vernatsch, 10 % Lagrein
SUPPORT SYSTEM pergola
AVERAGE YIELD 120 q/ha  

MEAN ANNUAL OUTPUT 15,000 bottles
AGEING CAPACITY 3–4 years
PRODUCTION AREA S. Maddalena, S. Giustina and Costa locality (Bolzano)
ALTITUDE 250–400 m
VINTAGE TIME mid October, hand–picked

CHARACTERISTICS rounded red wine, with a fruity taste
COLOUR ruby red
NOSE floral, with light scents of violet and almond
TASTE velvety, full
SERVING TEMPERATURE 15–17 °C
MATCHINGS cold meats, various kinds of hors d’oeuvres, meat or cheese dishes