Trentino Alto Adige
Trentino-Alto Adige, located in Northern Italy, is a unique wine-producing region known for its diversity and high-quality wines. The region, which covers around 20,000 hectares of vineyards, is renowned for its Panopoly of grape varieties and wine styles. In 2020, it produced approximately 1,400,000 hl of wine, with a balanced blend of red and white wines. The region's standout grape is Schiava, which thrives around Lake Caldaro and yields exquisite wines with a nuanced ruby hue and subtle hints of cherry and almond. Yet, Trentino-Alto Adige is best recognized for its aromatic white wines made from emblematic grapes such as Gewurztraminer, Muller-Thurgau, Kerner, Veltliner, Pinot Grigio, and Chardonnay. Indigenous red grape varieties, such as Lagrein and Marzemino, are also gaining attention for their unique characteristics. The region is also known for its excellent classic-method sparkling wines, particularly those made from Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, under the Trento DOC label.
| Region | Trentino Alto Adige |
|---|---|
| Country | Italy |
| Climate and soil | Trentino-Alto Adige boasts a varied climate and diverse soil types that contribute to the complexity of its wines. Winter brings severe cold temperatures and heavy snowfall, while summers are relatively cool, providing optimal conditions for grape ripening. The region's soil is a mix of limestone and dolomite rocks, resulting in mineral-rich wines with a distinct terroir expression. This combination of harsh winters and cool summers, combined with fertile soils, allows for the cultivation of a wide range of grape varieties and the production of diverse styles of wine. |
| Red grape varieties | Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Enantio, Lagrein, Marzemino, Merlot, Pinot Nero, Schiava - Vernatsch, Schiava Gentile, Schiava Grossa, Teroldego |
| White grape varieties | Chardonnay, Manzoni Bianco, Moscato Giallo, Müller Thurgau, Nosiola, Pinot Bianco, Riesling, Sauvignon |
| DOC | Alto Adige, Caldaro, Casteller, Teroldengo Rotaliano, Trentino, Trento, Valdadige, Valdadige Terradeiforti |
| IGT | Delle Venezie, Mitterberg, Rossara, Vallagarina, Vigneti delle Dolomiti |