Trentino Alto-Adige Flashcards
What are the two provinces of Trentino Alto-Adige and what language do they each speak?
Alto-Adige (aka Sudtirol) is north and speaks German. It’s capital is Bolzano
Trentino is south and Italian speaking
Where is the town of Tramin?
Alto Adige
What is the all encompassing DOC of Trentino Alto-Adige and what other province does it cover?
Valdige DOC covers Trentino, Alto-Adige and Verona
What are the 6 subzones of the Alto Adige DOC?
Colli di Bolzano Meranese di Collina Santa Maddalena (can be Classico) Terlano (can be Classico) Valle Isarco (Eisacktaler) Valle Venosta (Vinschgau)
What are two styles most often made in Alto Adige?
Varietal and Metodo Classico
“Dual” labels also common which list two varietals that each account for at least 15% of the blend
What subzones of Alto Adige DOC must be min 85% Schiava?
Colli Bolzano, Meranese di Collina, and Santa Maddalena
Which subzone of Alto-Adige DOC is white wine only? What styles can be produced?
Terlano is only white grapes. Bianco Classico Passito Riserva Varietal in any of the above styles and VT
What is Kretzer?
A synonym for rosato in Alto-Adige
Which subzones of Alto Adige DOC are for both white and red wines?
Valle Isarco and Valle Venosta
What are two synonyms for Schiava?
Vernatsch
Trollinger
What are the parents of Kerner?
Kerner= Riesling x Schiava
What DOC is shared between Trentino and Alto Adige?
What is the dominant grape?
Lago di Caldara DOC
min 85% Schiava
What styles can be produced in Trentino DOC?
Metodo Classico
Metodo Classico Rose
Metodo Classico Riserva (bianco only)
Chd, PN, PM
What is Scelto?
Name a DOC in which it is made.
Scelto= Auslese
Found in Lago di Caldara DOC (still min 85% Schiava)
What 2 countries does the Adige Valley connect?
The Adige Valley connects Italy to Austria over the the alpine Bremer Pass
