Trentodoc

Question 1

Trentodoc is the trademarked name for bottle-fermented sparkling wine made from the classic Champagne varieties grown in the __________ region of northern Italy?

Answer 1

Trentino

Question 2

What is the DOC for Trentodoc sparkling wine?

Answer 2

Trento DOC

Question 3

Who is credited with making the first traditional method sparkling wine with Chardonnay grapes in Italy in 1902?

Answer 3

Giulio Ferrari

Question 4

While many of Trentodoc’s sparking wines are made with 100% Chardonnay, what other grape varietals are approved for Trento DOC production?

Answer 4

Pinot Noir, Pinot Blanc and Pinot Meunier

Question 5

What is Trentino’s Climate?

Answer 5

Warm, Continental. With cooling influences (Alps)

Question 6

Trentino is remarkably warm during the summer. Why is this?

Answer 6

The mountains offer protection from cold winds coming from the north, The heat builds up on the valley floor between the high mountains during the growing season. This is aided by the high diurnal shift, as during the night time, cold winds come down from the alps to cool down sites throughout the night.

Question 7

Trentino’s proximity to the Northern Alps helps to aid in what?

Answer 7

Diurnal Shift.

Question 8

What elevation are Trentodoc vineyards typically planted at?

Answer 8

400-700 meters (1,200-2,100 feet)

Question 9

Although the Guyot system is approved for all sparkling wine vineyards in Italy, what style is uniquely approved here in Trentodoc?

Answer 9

The Pergola system. This is especially useful on sites with steep slopes, where terraced vineyards are common.

Question 10

What is the max yield for Trentodoc sparkling wine?

Answer 10

105hL/ha. Compared to Champagnes 79 hL/ha

Question 11

Is MLF typically used in Trentodoc sparkling wines?

Answer 11

Yes. Average acidity is much higher then in Franciacorta wines.

Question 12

What is the minimum lees aging requirement for Trentodoc sparkling wine?

Answer 12

15 Months. (The same as Champagnes minimum lees aging requirement).

Question 13

Vintage Trentodoc minimum lees aging requirement?

Answer 13

24 Months.

Question 14

Riserva Trentodoc minimum lees aging requirement?

Answer 14

36 Months.

Question 15

What sweetness levels are approved for Trentodoc sparkling wines?

Answer 15

Brut Nature - Dolce. However, Trento Riserva bay only be Brut Nature - Brut only.

Question 16

What is unique about the volume of companies that operate in Trentodoc?

Answer 16

Four companies account for 95% of all production of Sparkling Wine.

Question 17

Ferrari is the single biggest and most dominant producer in Trentodoc. What is unique about this?

Answer 17

Ferrari makes wine from its own, 100 hectare estate, and it buys fruit from 500 hectares of the denominations 800 hectares (3/4ths of all production).

Question 18

What percent of Trentodoc sparkling wine is sold domestically?

Answer 18

80%

Question 19

When was Trentodoc trademarked?

Answer 19

2007