Trentino - Alto Adige Flashcards
What is the main style of white wines produced in Trentino?
What is the percentage of wines is by co-ops?
Has wine production in Trentino increased or decreased over the last decade?
Fresh, unoaked, white wines
80% of Trentino wine is made by co-ops
Wine production has remained stable
What is the climate in Trentino?
Why is there large diurnal range in Trentino, and what is the effect of this?
Moderate continental, with cooling influences
The growing area is in sight of the alps
Cold air descends from the mountains at night
This enables grapes to retain acidity
The growing season is extended
Grapes ripen for longer, intensifying flavours
Why are daytime summer temperatures in Trentino high? Give three reasons
Mountains provide protection from the cold northerly winds
Lake Garda can provide a moderating influence
Heat builds up on the valley floor during the growing season
What percentage of Trentino’s vineyard area is planted to white grapes?
What percentage of Trentino’s vineyard area is planted to black grapes?
75% white
25% black
What is roughly the maximum yield for white varietals in Trentino?
What is roughly the maximum yield for red varietals in Trentino?
Whites: 100hl/ha
Reds: 90hl/ha
Can vary from variety to variety, but generally yields in Trentino are high
Give the key characteristics of the Teroldego vine
Most planted black grape in Trentino
Vigorous
Mid to late ripening
Give a typical tasting note for a Toreldego wine
Deep colour
Black cherry flavours
Medium tannins
The best quality wines made from Teroldego come from which DOC?
Teroldego Rotaliano DOC
In Trentino
Outside of Teroldego Rotaliano DOC, Toreldego cannot be bottled as Trentino DOC - what must it instead be bottled as (includes Alto Adige)?
Vini delle Dolomiti IGT
What are the best Teroldego clones for intense aroma?
145 and 152 (obviously)
Give the key characteristics of the Marzemino vine
Black grape
Prone to botrytis
Vigorous
Mid to late ripening
Best wines are from the Ziresi subzone of Trentino
Give a typical tasting note for a Marzemino wine
Deep colour
Red cherry flavours
Medium tannins
Describe the soils found in Teroldego Rotaliano DOC
Sandy and gravelly
Give the key characteristics of the Lagrein vine
Black grape Can be subject to poor fruit set Vigorous Mid to late ripening Sometimes used for rose
Give a typical tasting note for a Lagrein wine
Ripe berry flavours
Deep colour
Medium tannins
Give the key characteristics of the Moscato Rosa vine
A member of the Moscato family
Poor fruit set
Susceptible to botrytis
What styles of wine can be made from Moscato Rosa?
Late harvest or apassimento (premium priced)
Makes rose scented sweet wines
Give the key characteristics of the Nosiola vine
White grape Grown in warm Valley of the Lakes area in Trentino Susceptible to sour rot Susceptible to spring frost Susceptible to powdery mildew
What aroma is typical of Nosiola wines?
What styles of wines are typically made from Nosiola grapes in Trentino
Light hazelnut flavour (from fruit)
Dry or sweet wines
Sweet wines: Vino Santo
What is the grape variety used to make the sweet wine Vino Santo, in Trentino?
Nosiola
Describe the winemaking process for a typical white wine from Trentino
Soft pressing
Stainless steel fermentation
Low temperature fermentation (12 to 16 degrees)
Released early for freshness
What is the main style of red wines produced in Trentino?
Describe the winemaking process for a typical red wine from Trentino
Fresh and fruity with medium body and tannin
Neutral vessel for fermentation
5-7 day maceration on skins during fermentation
Moderate temperatures (17-20 degrees)
Released early for freshness
What grapes would be in a wine labelled Trentino Bianco DOC?
Must be a minimum 80% Chardonnay and/or Pinot Grigio
What grapes would be in a wine labelled Trentino Rosso DOC?
Can be single variety or blend of: Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Franc Carmenere Merlot
If a single varietal appears on the label of a Trentino DOC wine, what is the minimum proportion of the wine made from that grape?
Min. 85%
What might a Trentino DOC rose wine be labelled as
Kretzer
Rosato
What is the average size of vineyard holding in Trentino?
1.2ha
What are the two most important types of wine businesses in Trentino?
Co-operatives
Merchant
What is the name of the largest co-operative in Trentino?
What percentage of Trentino wine is produced by this co-op?
Cavit
60%
What percent of total production in Trentino is produced by small estates?
10%
Why might some producers choose not to use Trentino DOC for their wines?
The permitted yields are very high
This means quality in the DOC is variable
What are the three main white varietals grown in Trentino for still wines?
Pinot Grigio
Chardonnay
Muller Thurgau
What is the quality and price point in general for both red and wines from Alto Adige?
Good to very good
Inexpensive to mid priced
On what part of the hills is most viticulture in Trentino and Alto Adige practiced?
On the lower slopes close to the valley floors
What percentage of wine from Alto Adige is white?
What percentage of wine from Alto Adige is red?
White: 60%
Red: 40%
Describe the climate of Alto Adige
At what altitudes would you expect to find vineyards here?
Mild alpine continental climate
300 to 700m
What effect do the mountains to the north of Alto Adige have on the region?
They protect the region from cold winds
Altitude provides diurnal range
Alto Adige has a range of soil types. List some that might be found here (5)
Volcanic Porphyry Quartz Mica Dolomitic limestone
Name two common training systems used in Alto Adige
Pergola
Guyot
What conditions in Alto Adige help ripen grapes sufficiently while allowing them to retain acidity? (3)
Warm air currents in the valleys
300 days of sunshine a year
Large diurnal range
Name some key characteristics of the Bassa Atesina area in Alto Adige.
What are the key grapes?
In the south of Alto Adige
Warmer climate
All main varietals grown here (except Schiava)
Muller Thurgau is grown at high altitude
Name some key grapes and where they are found in the Oltadige area in Alto Adige
Schiava in the Lake Caldaro area
Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon are planted in the valleys
Pinot Noir and white varieties are grown at higher altitudes
Describe the winemaking process for a typical inexpensive white wine from Alto Adige.
How might a mid price wine differ?
Soft pressing
Stainless steel fermentation
Low temperature fermentation (12 to 16 degrees)
Released early for freshness
Mid priced wines may be kept on fine lees for 4 to 8 months
Give the key characteristics of the Schiava vine
Red grape High vigour High yields Four separate varieties have been identified, but are grown together Pergola trained
What is another name for Schiava?
Vernatsch
Give a typical tasting note for a Schiava wine
Pale ruby
Strawberry, violet
Light to medium body
Low tannin
In which DOC can Schiava be blended with up to 15% Lagrein, giving deeper coloured and fuller bodied wines?
Santa Magdalena DOC
What percentage of Alto Adige wine is DOC?
98%
How many white varieties are permitted within the Alto Adige DOC?
How many black varieties are permitted?
11 white
7 black
What training method is typically used for Schiave in Alto Adige?
Pergola
What are the main grapes in Alto Adige Bianco DOC?
What are the minimum proportions in which they can appear?
Minimum 75% Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio and/ or Pinot Bianco
Two of the listed grapes must be present but cannot exceed 70% of the blend
If a single varietal appears on the label of an Alto Adige DOC wine, what is the minimum proportion of the wine made from that grape?
Minimum 85%
Name the 8 most planted varieties in Alto Adige (5 white, 3 red)
Schiava Pinot Grigio Gewurztraminer Pinot Blanc Chardonnay Lagrein Pinot Noir Sauvignon Blanc
What is the maximum yield for white wines in Alto Adige?
90hl/ha
If two varieties are named on the label of an Alto Adige DOC wine, what is the minimum percent each variety must make up?
15% each
It is also possible to label wines with one of the subzones in the Alto Adige region. How many subzones are there?
6
<p>What is the average size of vineyard holding in Alto Adige?</p>
1ha
What percentage of total wine production in Alto Adige is made by co-operatives?
70%
There are some high quality co-ops in the area
Name two top co-operatives in the Alto Adige area
Cantina Kaltern
Cantina di Tramin
Which country is the biggest export market for Alto Adige wines?
Germany
What is the biggest domestic route to market for Alto Adige wines?
Hospitality
This is followed by specialist shops, then supermarkets
What is the name of the Alto Adige promotional body?
Consortium Alto Adige Wines
