Schiava grapes on the vine
Sagrantino is a rare red grape grown only in the Umbria region of central Italy. This dark and zesty grape is making a comeback after having almost completely disappeared. It makes one of Italy's most distinctive red wines Sagrantino di Montefalco, a spicy, hearty DOCG wine tasting of blackberries and tobacco.
Schiava is the most cultivated red in the Trentino-Alto Adige region of northern Italy. It is used in light, simple red wines that are often served slightly cooled.
Schioppettino
Schioppettino is a rare, dark-skinned red grape native to the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region of northern Italy. It dates back to at least the Thirteenth Century. Schioppettino is peppery and is often compared to Syrah. Its wines are highly tannic and age well.