Bright ruby, translucent and light in the glass. Cherry, almond, and violet on the nose, with a freshness that reads almost Alpine. On the palate light-bodied with soft tannins, bright red fruit, and a clean, harmonious finish with a subtle bitter almond note at the close.

Schiava (also known as Vernatsch in German) is the indigenous red grape of Alto Adige, planted here in the Galea vineyard on porphyry gravel soils at the foot of the Dolomites, where some vines exceed a hundred years of age. Aged eight months in large oak barrels. Nals Margreid is a cooperative whose winemaking tradition in this corner of South Tyrol dates to 1764. Alto Adige DOC, Italy.