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Isera in Trentino is a specific subzone for what grape?

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Marzemino

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The Trentino Vino Santo sub-zone covers which valley within Trentino?

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Valle dei Laghi (Valley of the Lakes)

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What is the most common vine training system in Trentino?

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Pergola Trentina

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Define “Maso”.

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Typical rural homestead in Trentino and Alto Adige.

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Müller Thurgau is a cross between which two grapes?

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Riesling x Madeleine Royale

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What is the the grape used for Vino Santo produced in Trentino?

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Nosiola

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What is the “Ora del Garda”?

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A breeze that blows northward across Lake Garda

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What grape is considered the “Prince of Trentino”?

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Teroldego

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What is the minimum percentage of Teroldego required in Teroldego Rotaliano DOC?

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100%

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What style of wine is produced in Trento DOC?

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Traditional method sparkling wines

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Does Trentino produce more red or white wine?

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White wine

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Which Trentino grape was mentioned by Mozart in Don Giovanni?

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Marzemino

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When did both Trentino and Alto Adige made part of Kingdom of Italy?

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After WW1 1918-1919

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What are Tyrolean?

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People of Alto Adige consider themselves not Italian nor Austrian, but Tyrolean

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Politically, how are Trentino and Alto Adige linked?

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They are independent of one another but linked administratively. The goal to reduce the separatist tendency of Alto Adige.
Trentino ids with Italy
Alto Adige (Tyrolean) are insular

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When did Austria control Trentino?

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18th and early 19th century.

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How much of Trentino wines qualify as DOC?

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80% one of highest in Italy

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How far back does wine cultivation go in Trentino and who were the 1st people?

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7th c BC Etruscans

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What was the city the Romans founded as an outpost?

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Tridentum (modern day Trento)

Economic and political center

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Why was Trentino able to export wines throughout Europe in the Romans days?

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in 92 AD, Roman Emperor Domitian forbade Northern Italy to sell wine in the South. Forced producers to send over the Alps

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When did viticulture recover after the fall of Rome?

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Middle Ages led by the monks with primary markets in the German region of Bavaria & Swabia

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What were the most sought after grapes from Trentino in the Middle Ages?

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Teroldego, Marzemino and Schiava

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What did the Germans do in the Middle Ages?

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Bought vineyards in Trentino to secure grape supply

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What happened in 1027 AD?

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Became partially autonomous under Bishop of Trento

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Who was Edmuch Mach
Founder of Istituto Agrario di San Michele all'Adige
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Istituto Agrario di San Michele all'Adige
1st school dedicated to viticulture and enology in Trentino. 1874
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Where is Trentino and what surrounds it?
NE Italy Alto Adige on North Veneto to East / SE Lombardia to West / SW
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How much of Trentino is above 1,000m
70% Very mountainous
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What is the 2nd longest river it Italy?
Adige River
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What are the main rivers in Trentino?
Adige River (main) Sarca River flows into Lake Garda Brenta River flow east across Trentino to Adriatic Avisio River flow SW and joins Adige
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Where are the Dolimites located?
NE of Trentino | Protects from cold northerly winds
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Where are the vineyards?
Valley floor at 200-300m altitude | Hills 800-1000m
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What are the 4 main wine growing areas in Trentino?
1. Valdadige - Alluvial floor (Adige River) - Campo Rotaliano or Piana Rotaliana - Vallagarina (S of Trento) 2. Val di Cembra (Avisio River) 3. Valle dei Laghi (Sarca River) 4. Valsugana (Brenta River)
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What are the soils of Trentino?
Dolomite Limestone Granite Porphyritic
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What is the climate like in Trentino?
Almost Mediterranean | Lake Garda moderates extreme summer and winter
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What is Ora Del Garda?
``` Garda Lake Breezes Impacts Valle dei Laghi Blows every day Reduced humidity Helps Nosiola dry for Vino Santo ```
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What is special about Valle dei Laghi
Lake Garda moderates enough to grow lemons and olives
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Climate in Central Valdadige
Semi conitnental Some Garda moderating influence. Dimishes toward Trento and other major towns.
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Climate of Val Sugana and Val di Cembra
More alpine Most of Garda is blocked Vines tend to be on best exposed slopes
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Where is rainfall highest?
Southern part of Trentino Spring and Autumn High amounts at altitude Rains in late September/Oct forces early picking makes reds hard
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What did Trentino historically produce?
Red wines Schiava, Teroldego, Marzemino and Enantio Light reds for German countries
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When did whites become more dominant?
1980s with success of Chardonnay and Pinot Grigio
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What is the predominant grape in Trentino today?
White grapes 70%
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Describe Nosiola
``` White grape Ancient native to Trentino Late Ripening Valle dei Laghi Used for Vino Santo Dry from Valdadige good reputation ```
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Describe Trentino Chardonnay
Most widely planted variety in Trentino 1/3 of all plantings Trentino has highest % of Chardonnay in Italy Introduced 19th c for traditional sparkling
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Describe Trentino Pinot Grigio?
``` 2nd most planed grape #1 for total grapes harvested in Trentino ```
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Describe Trentino Müller Thurgau
Riesling X Madeleine Royale Normally Simple, Dull wines High Altitude, terrace slops of Val di Cembra best
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Describe Marzemino grape
``` Red grape Native to Trentino In Vallagarina Valley Very popular Late Ripenning Fresh, Light-M Body ```
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Describe Teroldego grape
``` "Prince of Trentino" Most important red Related to Dureza (parent of Syrah) Native to Rotaliano Plain Excellent, age-worthy wines that can handle oak ```
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Where are Trentino's vineyards?
80% of the flat valley floor and slopes of Valdadige
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What is the traditional training system in Trentino?
Pergola Trentina - overhead training, canopy spreads out on inclined wires with 1/2 supports Incline caputres max sun, good ventilation, reduces rot/disease
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Trentino DOC
``` Most important appellation in terms of volume and different styles Regional, covers all the area Rosso, bianco, Rosato and sweet wines Almost any grape 85% varietals Superiore ```
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What are the major grapes for Trentino DOC?
Chardonnay and Pinot Grigio represent more the 50% of total production
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How many subzones does Trentino DOC have?
8 subzones
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What are the principal subzones of Trentino
Trentino Vino Santo (Trentino Vino Santo Superiore) Trentino Marzemino Superiore Isera Trentino Marzemino Superiore Ziresi Trentino Superiore Valle di Cembra
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What varietals can Trentino Superiore Valle di Cembra produce?
``` Müller Thurgau Riesling Schiava Schiava Gentile Pinot Nero ```
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Trentino Vino Santo DOC
``` Covers Valle dei Laghi Tiny production One of most prestigious dessert wines Nosiola Grape Graticci 5-6 months with Noble Rot Must age for 3 years, most 7-10 Small neutral oak barrels Can be produced Superiore ```
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What are the soils of Campo Rotaliano (Rotaliano Plain)
``` Large, gravelly, sandy plain protected by mountain ranges Teroldego is best Trentino has to offer Most Distinctive red in N Italy 100% Teroldego Riserva - 2year Kretzer is produced ```
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Giulio Ferrari
1902 Introduce Chardonnay for HQ sparkling Formed house of Ferrari Transformed sparkling industry
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Trento DOC
1993, formed to represent traditional method sparkling from Trentino 1st DOC exclusively dedicated to this
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How high are the vineyards in Trento DOC
Similar to Trentino DOC up to 800m
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What are Trento DOC sparkling wine grapes?
Chardonnay (dominant) Pinto Nero Sometime supplemented with Pinot Bianco and/or Meunier Non-vintage 15 months. Vintage 24 monmths Riserva 36 months Rosato allowed with same ageing requirements (and riserva)
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Vigneti delle Dolomiti IGT
Inter-regional with Trentino, Alto Adige and Veneto, the province of Belluno Most important IGT in Trentino Bordeaux Blends Varietals - Teroldego, CabSav, Nosiola, Chardonnay, Müller Thurgau
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What is the DOC allocated to traditional sparkling wine?
Trento DOC
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What type of wines does Trentino DOC produce
Mostly single varietals | Rosso, bianco, rosato and sweet wines
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Which grape is white? a. Teroldego b. Lagrein c. Nosiola d. Marzemino
c.
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Which statement is correct? a. Historically Trentino made mostly white wine b. Trentino is known for rosato production c. Trentino wines are easily divided between red and whites d. Historically Trentino made mostly red wines
d.
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What is Trentino's longest river?
Adige
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What distinguishes dolomite from other types of limestone?
Magnesium content
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What appellation is known for high quality Bordeaux blends? a. Trento DOC b. Trentino DOC c. Teroldego Rotaliano DOC d. Vigneti dell Dolomiti IGT
d. Vigneti dell Dolomiti IGT
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Which statement about Teroldego Rotaliano DOC is false? a. Wine can be produced as rosato b. DOC covers a large, sandy plain c. DOC borders Lake Garda d. Wine must be 100% Teroldego
c DOC does not Border Lake Garda
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What are the dominate grapes in Trentino DOC?
Chardonnay and Pinot Grigio
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Which statement is correct? a. Trentino DOC can be produced as a superiore b. Trentino DOC is the smallest by volume c. Trentino DOC produces mainly blended wines d. Trentino DOC has no sub-zones
a Trentino can be produced as superiore b. covers the entire region c. mostly varietals d. Has 8 subzones
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What soil type is not found in Trentino? a. Limestone b. Chalk c. Porphyirtic rocks d. Dolomite
b. Chalk
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Which river flows through Sugana Valley (Val Sugana)
Brenta River
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Which river flows through Cembra Valley (Val di Cembre)
Avisio River
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Which river flows through Valley of the Lakes (Valle dei Laghi)
Sarca River
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Which river flows through Adige Valley
Adige River
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What area of Trentino is most affected by Lake Garda?
Valle dei Laghi
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Which statement is false a. White varieties account for the majority of Trentino's vineyards b. Trentino's wine industry is dominated by cooperatives c. The majority of Trentino's wine falls under the IGT category d. The majority of Trentino's vines are planted on the valley floor.
c. Majority of wines are 80% DOC
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Which statement is false a. Trentino-AA is an autonomous region b. People of Trentino typically identify with Germany, not Italy c. Trentino was briefly part of Austrian Empire d. Historically, most of Trentino's wine went south to Spain
b. Trentino identifies with Italy. AA Tyrol not Italy | d. Historically wines went to German countries
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Which statement is false a. Trentino DOC covers the entire Trentino region b. Majority of wine produced in Trentino DOC are single varietals c. Chardonnay and Pinot Grigio account for more than half of the Trentino production d. All single-varietals made under Trentino DOC must be 100%
d. only 85%
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What style would you expect from a Trento DOC wine?
A sparkling wine made by traditional method.
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Where is Marzemino's native home?
Vallagarina Valley
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What are characteristics about Marzemino?
Late ripening Fresh Light-M Body
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"Prince of Trentino"
Teroldego
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What grape is Teroldego related to?
Dureza (parent of Syrah)
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Where is Teroldego native to?
Rotaliano Plain
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What is the most important red grape in Trentino?
Teroldego
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What valley extends to Veneto S of Trento?
Vallagarina
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What valley has steep terraces and purple porphyritic rocks?
Val di Cembra
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What valley runs parallel to Vadadige?
Valle dei Laghi
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What river flows through Valle Dei Laghi?
Sacra River
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What river flows through Val di Cembra?
Avisio River
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What is the independent valley in Trentino?
Valsugana
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What river flows through Valsugana and where does it flow?
Brenta River into Veneto
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What is dolomite made up of and what is it sometimes called?
Dolomite and Calcite Dolomite = calcium and magnesium Dolostone
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What are the major wine towns in Central Valdadige?
Trento Mezzocorona Mezzolombardo San Michel all'Adige
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What are the climatic influences in Trentino?
Mountains - protect from winds create high diurnal from descending air Lake Garda - Ora del Garda
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What city did the Romans found?
Tridentium
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Who introduced viticulture in Trentino?
Etruscans 7th BCE
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What changed wine making in Roman times?
Emperor Domitian 92BC banned N Italy wines in the S | Sent to C Europe
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Where are the more complex and refined Marzeminos found?
In Isera - Trentino Superiore Marzemino DOC
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Where are the richest and fullest body Marzemino's found?
Volano & Calliano | Trentino Ziresi DOC
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What is Trentino's rare rich desert wine?
Moscato Rosa
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What is unique about Trentino's wine industry?
Dominated by coops that were organized independent of the government 1st coops in Italy
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What is the name of the association to promote independent estates?
Vignaioli del Trentino & | I Dolomitici
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What is the Consorzio di Tutela vini del Trentino?
Represents 90% of producers and growers in Trentino to promote the region.
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What is the important IGT in Trentino?
Vigneti delle Dolomiti IGT | Bordeaux Blends

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