North-East Italy: Trentino & Alto Adige Flashcards
Where does viticulture take place in Trentino-Alto Adige?
The entire region is in the foothills of the Alps, viticulture is practised on lower slopes of the hills
Which wines are mainly produced, red or white?
White
What are the 3 predominant white grape varieties in Trentino?
- Pinot Grigio
- Chardonnay
- Muller Thurgau
Are the white wines from Trentino usually oaked or unoaked?
Unoaked
What are the 4 predominant red grape varieties in Trentino?
- Teroldego
- Merlot
- Marzemino
- Lagrein
Are the wines mainly produced bij estates or co-operatives in Trentino?
co-operatives, about 80% of the wines
What is Trentino’s climate?
Moderate, continental with cooling influences
high summer temperatures due to: 1.Mountains protecting the vineyards from cold north winds
2. Moderating influence of Lake Garda to the south
3. Heat building up on valley floor during growing season
In Trentino, is there a large day/night temperature difference? If so, explain why
Yes, due to the cold air descending from the mountains at night
What is the benefit from cold nights in Trentino?
Grapes can retain their acidity and prolong the growing season to intensify flavours.
How many % is planted with white grapes in Trentino
75%
What are the Maximum yields for white and red wine in Trentino?
Depends on the grape variety but approximately 100 hl/ha for white and 90 hl/ha for red
Teroldego:
- Which training system was used, and which one is now more widely practised?
-Suffers from:
-Where does best quality comes from?
- Pergola for high yields, now guyot if quality is bared in mind
- Drying out of stems
- Teroldego Rotaliano DOC on sandy & gravelly soils in North of Trentino
- Outside this DOC, cannot be botelled as Trentino DOC but as Vini delle Dolomiti IGT
- Most widely planted black variety in Trentino
What do all 3 local grape varieties of Trentino have in common?
Vigorous, mid-late ripening making deeply coloured medium tannin wines
