Italy - Trentino Alto-Adige

Question 1

Which DOC makes fruity red varietal wine? From which grape? Is it in Alto Adige or Trentino?

Answer 1

Lago di Caldaro DOC make beautiful smooth fruity reds from the indigenous Schiava! It’s located in both areas.

Question 2

What’s the weird Trentino DOC you should know? Describe the wines it produces.

Answer 2

Teroldego di Rotaliano DOC makes reds & rosés from the Teroldego variety that can be thought of as middle ground between Schiava (less fruity) & lagrein (less earthy & tannic). They’re unique and delicious!

Question 3

Where is Casteller DOC and what wine does it produce?

Answer 3

Casteller’s in Trentino and produces Merlot based wines. Must be majority Merlot with Schiava, Lagrein, & Lambrusco also allowed.

Question 4

What are the important regional DOCs to recall?

Answer 4

Alto-Adige/Sudtirol
Trentino
The overarching valdadige

Question 5

What is the DOC for traditional method sparkling wine?

Answer 5

Trento DOC (Trentodoc)