Trentino Alto-Adige Flashcards
What are the two nearly autonomous provinces of the Trentino-Alto Adige region, and what languages are spoken there?
Trentino in the south (Italian-speaking) and Alto-Adige or Südtirol in the north (German-speaking)
What DOC encapsulates both Trentino-Alto Adige and Verona in Veneto?
Valdadige DOC
Under which separate DOCs are most wines in Trentino-Alto Adige released?
Trentino DOC and Alto-Adige (Südtiroler) DOC
Name some of the varietal wines permitted under Trentino DOC
Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Bianco, Müller-Thurgau, and Sauvignon Blanc
Which grape is heavily utilized in Alto Adige DOC, and what is its link to the region?
Gewürztraminer, linked to the local village of Tramin
What subzone in the northeastern reaches of Alto Adige is gaining recognition for high-quality wines?
Valle Isarco (Eisacktaler in German)
Which German and Austrian varieties are frequently produced in the Valle Isarco subzone?
Silvaner, Veltliner, and Kerner
Where does Pinot Bianco find its best expression in Trentino-Alto Adige?
In the Oltradige, just south of Bolzano, near the town of Appiano
What is significant about the DOC subzone of Terlano in Alto Adige?
It has a long history of white wines blended from Chardonnay, Pinot Bianco, and Sauvignon Blanc, and is home to one of Italy’s most respected cooperatives
What type of wine is Trentino-Alto Adige primarily known for, and what does the region actually supply more of?
The region is known for its white wines but supplies a larger quantity of reds
What is the predominant red grape in both provinces of Trentino-Alto Adige, and what does it produce?
Schiava (Vernatsch), producing light red wines
Which subzone is the premier geographical appellation for Schiava varietal wines?
Santa Maddelena (St. Magdalener) in Alto Adige
What does the Casteller DOC in Trentino allow Schiava to be blended with?
Merlot and Lambrusco
Which DOC is shared by both Trentino and Alto Adige and is similar in style to Santa Maddelena?
Lago di Caldaro DOC (Kalterersee)
Which grape is native to Trentino but thrives in Alto Adige, producing a denser, spicier wine than Schiava?
Lagrein
Where is the finest growing area for Lagrein located, and how are the wines often labeled?
In Gries, just outside of Bolzano, often labeled under the general DOC with an indication of the area
What is the primary agricultural focus of the valley in Trentino-Alto Adige?
Apple growing, with 10% of Europe’s apple production occurring here
Which red grape is becoming increasingly important in Trentino-Alto Adige, and where are the best examples found?
Pinot Nero, with the best examples coming from the eastern side of the Bassa Atesina, Alto Adige’s southernmost growing zone
Which red grape in Trentino’s Teroldego Rotaliano DOC can produce deeply colored wines?
Teroldego
What is the ancient Marzemino grape, and what is its relationship to Teroldego and Lagrein?
Marzemino is a genetic progeny of Teroldego and a sibling of Lagrein, and it is one of the major Trentino DOC red varieties
Which international red grape varieties are increasing in importance in Trentino-Alto Adige?
Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, and Pinot Nero
Does Trentino-Alto Adige contain any DOCG zones?
No
What percentage of Trentino-Alto Adige’s production was of DOC quality as of 2020?
99%, placing it foremost among Italy’s twenty regions in relative percentage of DOC production
What dominates over three-quarters of Trentino-Alto Adige’s wine production?
Co-ops
What challenge does Trentino-Alto Adige face despite its high percentage of DOC production?
The region struggles to overcome a reputation of median quality
