Northern Italy - Trentino-Alto Adige - Guild Somm Flashcards
Number of DOCGs in Trentino-Alto Adige
Zero
Valdadige DOC envelopes what?
Trentino-Alto Adige + Verona (veneto)
DOC subzone of Valle Isarco goes by this german name and produces these grapes
Eisacktaler;
silvaner, Veltliner, Kerner
DOC subzone of Oltadige produces what?
Pinot Bianco
DOC Subzone of Terlano is known for what?
White wines blended from Chardonnay, Pinot Bianco, and Sauvignon, with Cantina Terlano being one of Italy’s best coops.
Prominent red grape of Trentino-Alto Adige and growing regions it is found in
Schiava (Vernatsch) -
Santa Maddelena (aka St. Magdelener);
Casteller (Shiava blended with CS and Lambrusco);
Lago di Caldaro (Kalterersee)
Finest growing region for Lagrein
Gries (just outside Bolzano)
Growing region for quality Pinot Nero
Bassa Atesina (Alto Adige’s southernmost growing zone)
Growing region for Teroldego
Trentino - Teroldego Rotaliano DOC
ancient grape related to Teroldego and Lagrein released as Trentino DOC
Marzemino
percentage of production in DOC quality
75%+