Trentino Alto Adige

Question 1

Trentino Alto-Adige

DOC/Ps of Trentino Alto-Adige

Answer 1

Bolzano-Bozen Province:
Alto Adige (Südtirol/Südtiroler) DOC
Lago di Caldaro/Caldaro (Kalterersee/Kalterer) DOC
Valdadige (Etschtaler) DOC shared with Veneto

Trento Province:
    Casteller DOC
    Lago di Caldaro/Caldaro (Kalterersee/Kalterer) DOC
    Teroldego Rotaliano DOC
    Trentino DOC
    Trento DOC
    Valdadige (Etschtaler) DOC shared with Veneto
    Valdadige Terradeiforti DOC shared with Veneto

Question 2

DOC/Ps of Bolzano-Bozen Province:

Answer 2

Bolzano-Bozen Province:
Alto Adige (Südtirol/Südtiroler) DOC
Lago di Caldaro/Caldaro (Kalterersee/Kalterer) DOC
Valdadige (Etschtaler) DOC shared with Veneto

Question 3

DOC/Ps of Trento Province:

Answer 3

Trento Province:
Casteller DOC
Lago di Caldaro/Caldaro (Kalterersee/Kalterer) DOC
Teroldego Rotaliano DOC
Trentino DOC
Trento DOC
Valdadige (Etschtaler) DOC shared with Veneto
Valdadige Terradeiforti DOC shared with Veneto

Question 4

Alto Adige (Südtirol/Südtiroler) DOC Subzones:

Answer 4

Alto Adige (Südtirol/Südtiroler) DOC
    Subzones: 
        Colli di Bolzano (Bozner Leiten)
        Meranese 
        Santa Maddalena (St. Magdalener) and Santa Maddalena Classico
        Terlano (Terlaner) and Terlano Classico
        Valle Isarco (Eisacktaler)
        Valle Venosta (Vinschgau)

Question 5

Alto Adige grapes Rosso

Answer 5

Varietal Rosso: Wines must contain a min. 85% of the stated variety. Rosso varietal wines may be normale or riserva. Moscato Rosa may also be vendemmia tardiva or passito.

        Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Lagrein, Malvasia, Merlot, Moscato Rosa, Pinot Nero, Schiava ("Schiava" refers to three distinct varieties, Schiava Grossa, Schiava Gentile, and Schiava Grigia.)

    Dual-Varietal Wines: Rosso wines may be normale or riserva; Bianco wines may be passito or riserva. All Dual-variety wines must contain at least 15% of each stated variety.
        Cabernet (Cabernet Franc and/or Cabernet Sauvignon)
        Cabernet-Lagrein
        Cabernet-Merlot
        Lagrein-Merlot
        Chardonnay-Pinot Bianco
        Chardonnay-Pinot Grigio
        Pinot Bianco-Pinot Grigio

Question 6

Alto Adige grapes Bianco (Weiss):

Answer 6

Denominazione and Grape Varieties:
Bianco (Weiss):
Wines contain a min. 75% combined Pinot Bianco, Pinot Grigio, and Chardonnay (no single grape may be more than 70% of the total), and a max. 25% combined Riesling, Gewürztraminer, Silvaner, Kerner, and/or Sauvignon
Bianco Passito
Bianco Passito (with indication of two varieties): min. 15% of any two approved grapes
Chardonnay, Pinot Bianco, Pinot Grigio, Müller Thurgau, Sauvignon, Riesling, Silvaner, Gewürztraminer, Kerner, and Moscato Giallo
Bianco Vendemmia Tardiva (Late Harvest)
Bianco Riserva
Spumante and Spumante Riserva (Metodo Classico):
Bianco: 100% Pinot Bianco, Pinot Nero, and/or Chardonnay
Varietal Spumante: Wines contain a min. 85% of the stated variety
Chardonnay, Pinot Bianco, Pinot Grigio, or Pinot Nero.
Spumante Rosé: Wines contain a min. 20% Pinot Nero, and a max. 80% Chardonnay and/or Pinot Bianco
Varietal Bianco: Wines must contain a min. 85% of the stated variety. Bianco varietal wines may be normale, vendemmia tardiva, passito, or riserva.
Chardonnay, Kerner, Moscato Giallo, Müller Thurgau, Pinot Bianco, Pinot Grigio, Riesling, Riesling Italico, Sauvignon, Sylvaner, Traminer Aromatico (Gewürztraminer)
Varietal Rosato: Wines must contain a min. 85% of the stated variety. Rosato wines are also known as “kretzer.”
Merlot, Lagrein, Pinot Nero

Question 7

Minimum Alcohol Alto Adige

Answer 7

Minimum Alcohol:
Bianco and Bianco Riserva: 11.5%
Spumante, Spumante Rosé, Spumante Riserva: 11.5%
Vendemmia Tardiva: 7% (13.5% potential alcohol)
Passito: 7% (16% potential alcohol)
Varietal Bianco Wines:
Pinot Grigio and Sauvignon: 11.5%
Traminer Aromatico: 11% (11.5% potential alcohol)
Moscato Giallo: 10% (11% potential alcohol)
All Other White Grapes: 11%
Varietal Rosso Wines:
Cabernet, Lagrein, Malvasia, Pinot Nero: 11.5%
Merlot: 11%
Schiava: 10.5% (Schiava “Grigia” is 11.5%)
Moscato Rosa: 10% (12.5% potential alcohol, or 16% potential alcohol if “passito”)
Varietal Rosato Wines:
Lagrein and Merlot: 11%
Pinot Nero: 11.5%

Question 8

Alto Adige Aging Requirements:

Answer 8

Riserva (Bianco and Rosso): Minimum 2 years, from October 1 of the harvest year.
Spumante: Wines must be aged on their lees for a min. 15 months prior to disgorgement, and may not be released until 20 months after October 1 of the harvest year.
Spumante Riserva: Wines must be aged on their lees for a min. 36 months prior to disgorgement, and may not be released until 42 months after October 1 of the harvest year.
Passito: Wines may not be sold before June 1 of the year following the harvest.