Trentodoc Flashcards
1
Q
Describe Trentodoc
A
- Traditional method
- Often 100% Chardonnay, can also include Pinot Noir, Binor Blanc and Meunier
- Ripe Apple, Biscuit/Autolytic notes
- Medium Alochol
- Medium(+) Acidity
- Very good - Outstanding quality
- Premium and Super Premium prices
2
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Describe the climate of Trentino
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- Warm Continental with cooling influence
- Northern Italy in sight of the Alps
- Higher daytime temps than expected this far North/high altitude because mountains protect from cold winds.
- High diurnal range because of air descending from mountains at night
3
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What are the soils of Tretino? And what is the impact?
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- Generally stony, and well drained
- Poorer in nutrients on steeper slopes
- Slow, steady growth resulting in high flavour intensity.
4
Q
Where are the vineyards for Trentodoc found?
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- Above the valley floor on slopes between 400-700m, with a few higher.
5
Q
Describe the harvest
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- Mostly by hand as working on slopes
- 2 weeks later than Franciacorta due to elevation increasing time required to ripen
- Normally starts early September, determined by acidity.
6
Q
Does MLF take place?
A
Yes, as acidity is typically higher here than Franciacorta.
7
Q
What are the aging requirements?
A
- 15 months, but common practice is longer
- Vintage - 24 months
- Riserva - 36 months (but commly 5-10 years)
8
Q
What are the sweetness levels of Trentodoc?
A
- Trento and Trento Rosato : Brut Nature - Dolce
- Riserva : Brut Nature - Brut
9
Q
Who is the largest producer of Trentodoc?
A
Ferrari
