This is a refreshing, uncomplicated Schiava—as Schiava is wont to be—great for snacks, pastas, picnic fare. Pale raspberry red, it’s suffused with a quiet aroma of red fruits and its flavor is cranberry-inflected. Not a fruity wine, it skews more savory, with modest structure and a breezy finish.
2018 Abbazia di Novacella Schiava Alto Adige
12.5% abv | $14 (sample); Imported by Abbazia di Novacella USA