14. Trentodoc Flashcards
Define Trentodoc?
A trademarked name for bottle-fermented sparkling wine made from the classic varieties grown in the Trentino region of northern Italy under the DOC Trento.
Where are vineyards commonly planted?
On hillside sites below high mountains.
Trentodoc vineyards are planted at the foothills of which mountain range?
Dolomites
Many wines are 100% which variety?
Chardonnay
What three other varieties are permitted besides Chardonnay?
1) Pinot Noir
2) Pinot Blanc
3) Meunier
What is the climate of Trentino?
Warm continental.
Why can daytime summer temperatures be high in Trentino? (2)
1) Due to the protection from northerly cold winds provided by the mountains.
2) Heat building up on the valley floor between the high mountains during the growing season.
Why is there a high diurnal range in Trentino? (2)
1) Cold air descending from the mountains at night.
2) Heat builds up on the valley floor between during the day.
Describe the soils of Trentino
Stony and well drained and poor in nutrients on the steeper slopes.
At what altitude are the vineyards typically planted in Trentodoc?
400-700m
Compared with Franciacorta, harvest is typically earlier or later and by how long?
1) Later
2) Two weeks (early September)
What training system is used on the steep slopes?
Guyot
What training system is used on the steepest terraced sites?
Pergola
What is the typical planting density?
4,500-6,000 vines per hectare.
Where is Chardonnay planted?
On the cooler sites.
Where is Pinot Noir planted?
On the warmer south- and south-east facing slops.
What are the three main disease pressures?
1) Powdery mildew
2) Downy mildew
3) Botrytis
What weather hazard is a concern for vines planted on the lower slopes and valley floor?
Spring frost.
What is the maximum yield permitted in Trentodoc?
105 hL/ha
Is MLC typical?
Yes.
By what method must wines be made according to DOC regulation?
Traditional method.
In what vessel type does the first fermentation typically occur?
Stainless steel.
What is the minimum period of lees ageing?
15 months.
What is the minimum period of lees ageing for vintage wines?
24 months.
What is the minimum period of lees ageing for Riserva wines?
36 months.
The dosage of Trento and Trento Rosato can range between what levels?
Brut Nature to Dolce
The dosage of Trento Riserva can range between what levels?
Brut Nature to Brut.
Which company is the largest?
Ferrari
How many producers of Trentodoc are there?
54 (according to the book)
66 (according to trentodoc.com)
Four companies account for what per cent of Trentodoc production?
95%
What are the two major co-operatives for sparkling wine in Trentodoc?
1) Rotari
2) Altemasi
Which is the largest market for Trentodoc consumption?
Italy (80%)
In which year was Trentodoc copyrighted?
2007
Which lake is situated towards the south-west of Trentodoc?
Lake Garda
