Northeast Italy - Trentino Alto Adige Flashcards
• What country is this region influenced by? What language?
Austria, German
• What major mountain range impacts this region?
Alps
What what major grape varietals (white and red) are used in Trentino?
Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay, Muller Thurgau, Moscato Rosso, Nosiola, Teroldego, Merlot, Marzemino, Langrein
• How much production are co-ops responsible for in Trentino?
80%
Describe the climate of Trentino
moderate continental. cooling influences from air coming down from mountains at night.
For Trentino - What % of grapes planted are white? Red? What are max yields for white and red grapes? How many varieties of each color are allowed?
75% white, 25% red. 100hl white, 90hl red. 10 white allowed, 9 red allowed.
how is white wine in Trentino usually made?
fresh, unoaked. whites 12-16’, some with brief lees, early release and fruity. top wines aged in oak.
how is red wine in Trentino usually made?
fresh style, 5-7 day maceration at 17-20’. premium style, 7-14 days at 26-32’.
what types of wine styles are allowed to be made in Trentino DOC by law? In Alto-Adige by law?
Rosso, Bianco, single varietal, 2 varietal blend, rose, sweet.
Bianco, single varietal, 2 varietal blend
bianco 80% chardonnay, single variety is 85% varietal, 2 varietal blend predominantly chardonnay, pinot bianco, pinot grigio
IGT for Trentino?
Vignetti delle Dolomiti IGT
Denominations in Trentino? (PDO and PGI)
Trentino DOC, Teroldego Rotaliano DOC, Vignetti delle Dolomiti IGT
what is Alto Adige called in German
Sudtirol
describe climate and elevation in AA
moderate continental with mild Alpine influences. Vines planted 300-700m.
2 largest growing zones in AA?
Basso Atesina - warm
Oltradige - for Schiva
main red and white grapes in AA? what are max yields? what % of plantings are red and white?
Schiava, Pinot Grigio, Gewurztraminer, Chardonnay, Lagrein, Pinot noir, Sauvignon blanc. 90hl. 40% red, 60% white
