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MY WSET L4 D4 - Sparkling > Trentodoc > Flashcards

Trentodoc Flashcards

1
Q

What is Trenodoc?

A

trademarked name for bottle-fermented sparkling wine from the classic Champagne varieties (esp Chardonnay and Pinot Noir) grown in the Trentino region of northern Italy under DOC Trento the main town of the region

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Where are grapes grown in Trentodoc DOC

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on hillside sites below high mountains

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what varietals are used in Trentodoc DOC

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mmost are 100% Chardonnay, but they can also include PInot Noir, PInot Blanc and Meunier

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4
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General SAT for Trentodoc wines

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ripe apple fruit, brioche and or biscuit autolytic notes,
med alcohol
med + to high acidity
very good to outstanding
premium or super premium prices

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5
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Where is Trento located

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north of Italy and in sight of the Alps

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6
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what type of climate does Trento have?

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warm continental climate with marked cooling influences

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Why can daytime summer temps be high in Trento?

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because of the mountains offering protection from cold winds coming from the north and heat building up o the valley floor between the high mountains during the growing season

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8
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What causes high diurnal range in trento? why is this important?

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cold air descending from the mountains at night - enables the grapes to retain acidity

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9
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What are the soils of Trento?

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mainly stony and well drained and become poorer in nutrients on the steeper slopes - all contributing to steady growth = high flavor intensity

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Where are the vineyards of Trentodoc typically located?

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on slopes above the valley floor in the range of 400=700m, with a few in the higher elevations

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11
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When is the harvest for Trentodoc compared to Franciacorta?

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2 weeks later

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12
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what do the elevations of Trentodoc do for the wines?

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fruit takes longer to ripen building up flavor intensity while retaining acidity

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13
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What adds costs to Trentodoc wines?

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working on the hillsides as most work needs to be completed by hand

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14
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How are vines trained in Trentodoc?

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either to Buyot on sloping vineyards or with pergola system on the steeper terraced

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15
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what are planting densities in trentodoc?

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4500-6000 plants per ha

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16
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Where is Chardonnay planted in trentodoc?

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cooler sites (for longer cooler ripening

17
Q

Where is Pinot Noir planted in Trentodoc?

A

Warmer south-east facing slopes

18
Q

what are the two main diseases in trentodoc?

A

the two forms of Mildew and botrytis

19
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what are the lower slopes and the valley floor susceptible to?

A

spring frosts

20
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How do winemakers determine a picking date in trentodoc?

A

by acidity level

21
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when does harvest typically start for Trentodoc?

A

early Sept

22
Q

What are the yields limited to in Trentodoc?

A

105 hl/ha although many producers crop at lower levels

23
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where does first fermentation take place for trentodoc?

A

stainless steel

24
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Does malolactic conversion take place in Trentodoc?

A

yes because acidity is typically higher here than in Franciacorta

25
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What do the regulations for Trentodoc require?

A

must be made by traditional method

min aging on lees = 15 months (but common practice is much longer 20-30 months for toasty notes)

Vintage wines must spend a min of 24 mths on the lees
Riserva wines must spend min 36 mths on lees (5-10 yrs common)

26
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What type of yeasts are used for Trentodoc?

A

cultured yeasts commonly used (including local strains)

27
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What are the sweetness levels for Trentodoc

A

Trento and trento Rosato = Brut Nature to Dolce (mostly brut)

trento Riserva (white and Rosato) brut nature and Brut only

28
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How many producers are in Trentodoc?

A

54

29
Q

How many small growers are in Trentodoc?

A

many

30
Q

HOw many companies produce 95% of sparkling wine in trentodoc. Name them

A

four - Ferrari, Rotar, Altemasi, and Cesarini Sforza

31
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Describe Ferrari

A

largest and most dominant producer in trentodoc. makes wine from fruit on its own 100 ha and then bought in fruit from 500 ha of teh denominations 800 ha

32
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What are the two major co-ops who have important sparkling wine brands

A

Mezzocorna co-op = Rotari
Cavit = Altemasi

33
Q

How much have sales increased for Trentodoc between 2010-2019

A

from 7m bottles to 9.3 m

34
Q

How much of Trentodoc is domestically sold?

A

80%

35
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What is the one producer in trentodoc that is the exception to the domestic market

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Cavit - only sells 35% and most of its wine goes to northern Europe

36
Q

When was the Trentodoc tradmark made

A

2007

37
Q

What do the two o’s in Trentodoc trademark represent

A

reminiscent of the process of riddling

MY WSET L4 D4 - Sparkling (22 decks)

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