2012 Schiava, Alto Adige, Cantina Vini Malojer, Gummerhof ($12)
In my never-ending quest for light, agreeable, food-friendly reds–the same quest that will lead to my imports of delirious dry Lambrusco in a few months!–I have been researching the Schiava vein. If you’re into the reds of Italy’s Austrian border region, Alto Adige…you’ve probably read about all the other reds, like Lagrein, and French varietals. But Schiava is what the locals drink when dinner’s on the table! This one is a perfect example, from the most recent vintage available. Super pale ruby in the glass. Wonderful red-fruit-candy nose; has a bit of a dried-fruit character (dried cranberries maybe?), but not with the color, weight or alcohol that dried fruit usually brings. Perfectly light on the palate, with just enough sweet fruit emerging as you roll it around. Great acidity.
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Oh man: a ham, or a platter of sausages, would be so well-served by this, lightly chilled!
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