Trentino-Alto Adige Flashcards
When was the province of Trentino-Alto Adige added to Italy?
After the collapse of the Austrian-Hungarian Empire
The multi-regional Valdadige DOC encapsulates what regions?
Trentino-Alto Adige and Verona in Veneto
- Majority wines released under separate Trentino and Alto-Adige (Südtiroler) DOCs
Trentino DOC
White
5 grapes that may be labeled varietally
- Chardonnay
- Pinot Grigio
- Pinot Bianco
- Müller Thurgau
- Sauvignon (Sauvignon Blanc)
- Moscato Giallo, Nosiola, Riesling Italico, Riesling Renano, Traminer Aromatico (Gewürztraminer)
may be Superiore or Superiore VT
What are three white varietals gaining recognition for high-quality in Valle Isarco?
- Silvaner
- Veltliner
- Kerner (Schiava Grossa x Riesling)
Kerner: Crossing
Schiava Grossa x Riesling
What is the subzone of Valle Isarco known as in German?
Eisacktaler
Where does Pinot Bianco find its best expression?
Oltradige
- South of Bolzano, near town of Appiano
The DOC subzone of Terlano has a long history of what style of wines?
White wines blended from Chardonnay, Pinot Bianco, Sauvignon Blanc
- Both oaked and unoaked styles
Alto Adige
Premier Subzone for Schiava
Santa Maddalena (St. Magdelener)
Casteller DOC in Trentino allows Schiava to be blended with what other two varietals?
- Merlot
- Lambrusco
Lago di Caldaro DOC is also known as what?; what style of wine is it known for?
Kalteresee (Lago di Caldaro DOC)
- Similar style to Santa Maddelena (Schiava)
- S Alto Adige, shared by both provinces
The flatter growing area of Gries, just outside of Bolzano is known for the finest growing area of what grape?
Lagrein
- Gries - released as general DOC, but often indication of the area on label
% of Europe’s apple production in Trentino-Alto Adige
10%
- Majority of Trentino-Alto Adige’s valley floor is dedicated to apple growing
Alto Adige: Area known for Pinot Noir
eastern side of Bassa Atesina
- Alto Adige’s southernmost growing zone
Alto Adige
Southernmost growing zone
Bassa Atesina
- Great examples of Pinot Noir (increasingly becoming important)
Trentino DOC for Teroldego:
Teroldego Rotaliano DOC
- Deeply colored wines
The ancient Marzemino is related to what other grapes?
- Genetic progeny of Teroldego
- Sibling of Lagrein
Trentino-Alto Adige
% of output produced by co-ops
75%
Alto Adige
aka
- Südtirol (South Tyrol)
- Bolzano-Bozen
Trentino-Alto Adige is best known for varietal wines or blends?
Varietal wines
Vineyard elevation in Alto Adige
200-1100M
Major soil types of Alto Adige:
- Mosaic - varietal planting choices based on subsoil
- Porphyry - igneous, containing crystals/feldspar
- Primitive rock of quartz and mica
- Limestone, sandy marl
What is the ora?
Warm afternoon wind in Alto Adige that blows across Lake Garda and up towards Bolzano
What are the 6 DOC subzones of Alto Adige?
W to E
- Val Venosta (Vinschgau)
- Meranese di Collina o Meranese (Meraner Hügel)
- Terlano (Terlaner)
- Colli di Bolzano (Bozner Leiten)
- Santa Maddelena (St. Magdalener)
- Valle Isarco (Eisacktaler)
Alto Adige
Winegrowing Zones
- Val Venosta (Vinschgau)
- Merano (Meran)
- Val d’Adige (Etschtal)
- Bolzano (Bozen)
- Oltradige (Überestch)
- Bassa Atesina (Unterland)
- Valle Isarco
DOC subzones and winegrowing zones line up?
- Val Venosta
- Valle Isarco
- Merano = Meranese
- Val d’Adige = Terlano (partial), Santa Maddelena (partial)
- Bolzano = Santa Maddelena (majority), Colli di Bolzano
- Oltradige = Terlano (majority), Lago di Caldaro DOC
- Bassa Altesina = Lago di Calardo (partial)
What is the dominant method of training in Trentino-Alto Adige?
Pergola Trentina
Trentino-Alto Adige
Major White Grapes
- Pinot Bianco, Pinot Grigio
- Müller-Thurgau, Sylvaner, Gewürztraminer
- Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc
Trentino-Alto Adige
Major Red Grapes
- Schiava/Vernatsch, Lagrein, Teroldgeo, Marzemino
- Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Pinot Nero
Trentino-Alto Adige
Main Red Grape
Schiava (Trentino) / Vernatsch (Alto Adige)
DOC for Schiava
Santa Maddelena / St. Magdalener
Lago di Caldaro/Caldaro DOC
min 85% Schiava Grosso, Schiava Gentile, Schiava Grigia
Casteller DOC
Location
Assemblage
- Trentino
- Schiava, plus Merlot and Lambrusco
DOC located in both Alto-Adige and Trentino
Varietal Requirements
- Lago di Caldaro/Caldaro (Kalterersee/Kalterer)
- min 85% Schiava Grossa and/or Schiava Gentile, Schiava Grigia
- max 15% other red suitable for cultivation in Bolzano and Trento
Scelto
“Selected”
- Late harvest (Auslese) wine from Lago di Caldaro DOC (plus other DOCs?)
Made from Schiava
DOC for Trentino, Alto-Adige, and part of the Veneto
Valdadige DOC
The city of Bolzano lies at the confluence of what two rivers?
- Isarco (Eisack)
- Adige (Etsch)
Sudtirol
Synonym for rosato
Kretzer
Trentino-Alto Adige
Two vintages in the 1990’s that were very poor for reds
- 1992
- 1998
Alto Adige
Red and White Production %
- Red 38%
- White 62%
Alto Adige
Most Planted Red Grape
Schiava (Vernatsch)
12.6%
Alto Adige
Most Planted White Grape
Pinot Grigio
11.9%
(2020)
Alto Adige
2nd Most Planted White Grape
Gewürztraminer 10.8%
(2020)
Alto Adige
2nd Most Planted Red Grape
Lagrein 8.8%
(2020)