Trentodoc

Question 1

TRENTODOC- Highlights

What is Trentodoc?

Answer 1

_____ is a trade marked name for traditional method wine

Chardonnay and PN

grown in the Trentino region of Northern Italy -DOC Trento

Town of Trento

Question 2

TRENTODOC- Highlights

Who was credited for making the first in Italy?

Answer 2

1902 Giulio Ferrari done with Chardonnay

after having visited Champagne

grapes grown on hillside

many are 100% Chard, some also include PN, PM, Pinot Blanc

Question 3

TRENTODOC- Highlights

Classic characteristics of DOC Trento?

Answer 3

wine displays ripe apple fruit, biscuit like autolytic notes

med alcohol

balanced by med+ to high acidity

very good to outstanding in quality

sold for premium and super premium process

Question 4

TRENTODOC- Growing Env & Grape

Describe the climate here?

Answer 4

Warm, continental climate marked with cooling influence

daytime summer temp high

mts offer protection from cold winds from north

heat builds on valley floor between mts and rises to slopes -contributes to a higher daytime temp than expected considering latitude

Cooling influence: cold air descends from mts at night -add to high diurnal range

Question 5

TRENTODOC- Growing Env & Grape

Soil type?

Answer 5

generally stony and well drained

poorer nutrients on steeper slopes

contributes to a steady slow growth

results in high flavor intensity

Question 6

TRENTODOC- Growing Env & Grape

consider elevation of vineyards with growing season?

Answer 6

typically on slopes above valley floor of 400-700M

elevation + high diurnal range= needing a longer season

build flavor intensity, retain acidity, phenolic develop

Question 7

TRENTODOC- Growing Env & Grape

vine training?

Answer 7

Guyot on sloping vineyards

Pergola system on steeper, terraced vineyards

Chard- planted on cooler sites (for longer, cooler ripening)

PN- planted on warmer south or SE slopes

Question 8

TRENTODOC- Growing Env & Grape

hazards in vineyards?

Answer 8

Diseases faced: Mildew and botrytis depending on conditions

Low slopes and valley: spring frost

Question 9

TRENTODOC- Growing Env & Grape

harvest?

Answer 9

winemakers determine ____ date by acidity

pH 3.2

normally starts in Early September

Harvest typically 2 wks after Franciacorta

steepness of hillside add to cost- work done by hand

Question 10

TRENTODOC- Winemaking

Yeast options for Fermentation

Answer 10

Yield limited to 105hL/ha -many producers crop lower

1^st ferm stainless steel and allowed MLF b/c acidity is higher than Franciacorta

2^nd ferm: in bottle- Cultured yeast common (local strains from Oenology school in region)

Some producers use reserve wine for NV blends

Question 11

TRENTODOC- Winemaking

Lees aging requirements?

Answer 11

15mts minimum – practice is much longer 20-30mts frequent

Vintage minimum -24 mts

Riserva minimum- 36 mts / practice 5-10 years frequent

-longer time contribute to production cost

Question 12

TRENTODOC- Winemaking

sweetness options?

Answer 12

options are from Burt Nature to Dolce

most are Brut

Riserva (white and rosato): Brut Nature to Brut only

Question 13

TRENTODOC- Wine Law & Business

types of producers in region

Answer 13

numerous small growers 54 producers

For volume: 4 co produce 95% of sparking wine

Ferrari- biggest single producer

Rotari (for the Mezzocorona co-op)

Altemasi (for the Cavit co-op)

Cesarini Sforza (for the La Vis co-op)

Question 14

TRENTODOC- Wine Law & Business

sale trends?

Answer 14

increased 7M bottles from 2010 to 9M bottles in 2019

Domestic: 80%

Export: most wine going to N EU, especially Sweden

Question 15

TRENTODOC- Wine Law & Business

Promotion of Trentodoc wine?

Answer 15

recent incentives ____ sponsor Institute of Master of Wines

goal to make name known better world wide and increase export markets

Trentodoc trademark created in 2007 w/ the two O’s designed to be reminiscent of the riddling process