Blauer Wildbacher

As noted in a previous blog, Schilcher wines are made from the Blauer Wildbacher grape. An ancient grape which can be traced back to the Celts, this dark skinned grape was first recorded in the manuscripts of the 16th century. The grape is realted to Blaufrankisch and is mostly used to make Schilcher rose. Wines made from the grape tend to have berry fruity flavours and grassy herbal notes, accompanied by a lively acidity. Rarely it can also be made into eiswein. Some is also grown in the Veneto region of Italy, where mostly it ends up in blends, although a varietal oak aged example is also made.