Italy - Trentino-Alto Adige Flashcards
Are they considered one region or two?
One region for some administrative purposes, but best dealt with as two wine regions.
Where does their heritage come from? When did they join Italy? What languages do they speak?
Both influenced by Austrian heritage, became a part of Italy one century ago, in 1919.
Today, the province of Trentino is predominantly Italian speaking, while Alto-Adige, also known as Südtirol, has a majority first language of German.
Where is Trentino-Alto Adige located? What is the general topography?
The foothills of the Alps with fruit growing (especially apples) taking place on the plain between mountains and viticulture being generally practised on the lower slopes of hills.
What varieties can be found in Trentino-Alto Adige?
Both international and local ones. Most wines produced are single varietal.
What style of wine does Trentino largely produce?
Mainly whites (unoaked, fresh, pinot Grigio, Chardonnay and Müller-Thurgau) as well as reds from Teroldego, Merlot and Marzemino that are good to very good and inexpensive to mid
A few producers’ wines are very good to outstanding and premium-super.
What business type is the largest producer in Trentino? What is the trend of production levels?
Over 80% is produced by cooperatives.
Over the last 10 years, remained broadly stable.
What is the general topography of Alto-Adige? How long has viticulture been practised?
In the valleys and on the lower slopes of the Dolomites, and has been for centuries.
What style of wine is produced in Alto-Adige?
A pale red Schiava, then mostly international varieties: Pinot Grigio, Gewurz (here regarded as a local variety: the local village of Tramin is in the province), Chardonnay, P Blanc, P Noir and Sauvignon Blanc.
Mostly good to very good and inexpensive to mid. Some very good and outstanding up to premium, especially for the Pinot Noir.
What is the breakdown of white and red production in Alto-Adige
60% white, 40% red
