16.1 - North East Italy: Trentino

Question 1

Describe the growing environment of Trentino (5)

Answer 1

• • Further S and at lower altitude than Alto-Adige
• • Mod continental climate
• • Mountains protect from cold N winds
• • Lake Garda moderates
• • Diurnals via cold air descending from mountains at night

Question 2

What are the six most widely planted varieties?

Answer 2

Question 3

What is the max yield for Trentino DOC

Answer 3

High - 100 for whites, 90 for reds

Question 4

Which int’l varieties are grown in Trentino?

Answer 4

Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay, Müller-Thurgau, Pinot Bianco, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc and Gewurztraminer

Merlot,Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Pinot Noir

Question 5

Briefly compare Teroldego, Marzemino and Lagrein

Answer 5

All - vigorous, mid-late ripening, deep colour, med tannin, good/VG quality and cherry

Question 6

Describe Teroldego’s DOC associated with quality production

• Yields
• Vulnerabilities / resistance

Answer 6

High yields

Stems can dry out easily, resistant to mildew

Teroldego Rotaliano DOC - N of region, sandy/gravelly soils

N.B. wines from Teroldego cannot be bottled Trentino DOC but as Vini delle Dolomiti IGT

Question 7

Describe the characteristics of Marzemino and name a subzone associated with quality production

• Vulnerabilities
• Training

Answer 7

• Vulnerable BBR, powdery mildew
• Older vines on pergola, less vigorous clones on spur-pruned, cordons

Ziresi sub-zone - sun exposure, rich chalky/clay soils

Question 8

Why is wine made from Moscato Rosa usually premium priced? (3)

Answer 8

Poor fruit - yields

BBR - yields

• Appassimento / late-harvest - yield and labour

Question 9

Where is Nosiola grown and what kind of wine does it produce?

Answer 9

A warm area called Valley of the Lakes

White wine with hazelnut flavour or semi-dried version called Vino Santo

Question 10

Outline red and white winemaking in Trentino

Answer 10

White

• • Soft press
• • SST
• • Low temp
• • Brief ageing on lees
• • Top whites in oak / new oak

Red

1. Fresh + fruity - short maceration during ferment, mod temp, brief SST/old oak
2. Prem - additional maceration post ferment, higher temp, small oak / new oak

Question 11

A wine labelled as Bianco is made from?

Answer 11

> 80% Chardonnay and/or Pinot Bianco

Question 12

A wine labelled “rosso” contains?

Answer 12

Single or blend of int’l varieties e.g. Cab S and Merlot