Trentino

Question 1

What percentage of grapes are planted red-white?

Answer 1

75% white
25% red

Question 2

Max yields red and white?

Answer 2

White 100hL/ha

Red 90hL/ha

Question 3

Top 5 grapes in Trentino?

Answer 3

1. Pinot Grigio
2. Chardonnay
3. Muller Thurgau
4. Teroldego
5. Merlot

Question 4

Best clones for Teroldego and why?

Answer 4

145 and 152 for aromatic intensity

Question 5

Teroldego Rotaliano DOC soils?

Answer 5

Sandy and gravel soils (in the far north) - the best for Teroldego

Question 6

Teroldego grown outside the Teroldego Rotaliano DOC must be labelled as what?

Answer 6

Vini Delle Dolomiti IGT

Question 7

Why is Teroldego preferred in the vineyard?

Answer 7

Less susceptible to mildews

Question 8

Teroldego vine training? (2)

Answer 8

Historically pergola for higher yields

Now more guyot is used for quality production

Question 9

Trentino quality reputation for reds? (2)

Answer 9

Good to very good

Inexpensive to mid priced

Question 10

Name a famous co-op in Trentino

Answer 10

Cavit - a consortium of co-ops in Trentino

Question 11

Teroldego tasting note? (4)

Answer 11

High acid

Med-High alcohol

Low tannin

Cherry, plumb and almond aromas and flavours

Question 12

Trentino Bianco DOC grapes?

Answer 12

Chardonnay and or PB

Min 80%

Question 13

Trentino Rosso DOC grapes? (4)

Answer 13

Cabernet Sauvignon

Cabernet Franc

Merlot

Carmenere

(Bordeaux varieties except PV and Malbec)