Trentodoc Flashcards
What is Trenodoc?
trademarked name for bottle-fermented sparkling wine from the classic Champagne varieties (esp Chardonnay and Pinot Noir) grown in the Trentino region of northern Italy under DOC Trento the main town of the region
Where are grapes grown in Trentodoc DOC
on hillside sites below high mountains
what varietals are used in Trentodoc DOC
mmost are 100% Chardonnay, but they can also include PInot Noir, PInot Blanc and Meunier
General SAT for Trentodoc wines
ripe apple fruit, brioche and or biscuit autolytic notes,
med alcohol
med + to high acidity
very good to outstanding
premium or super premium prices
Where is Trento located
north of Italy and in sight of the Alps
what type of climate does Trento have?
warm continental climate with marked cooling influences
Why can daytime summer temps be high in Trento?
because of the mountains offering protection from cold winds coming from the north and heat building up o the valley floor between the high mountains during the growing season
What causes high diurnal range in trento? why is this important?
cold air descending from the mountains at night - enables the grapes to retain acidity
What are the soils of Trento?
mainly stony and well drained and become poorer in nutrients on the steeper slopes - all contributing to steady growth = high flavor intensity
Where are the vineyards of Trentodoc typically located?
on slopes above the valley floor in the range of 400=700m, with a few in the higher elevations
When is the harvest for Trentodoc compared to Franciacorta?
2 weeks later
what do the elevations of Trentodoc do for the wines?
fruit takes longer to ripen building up flavor intensity while retaining acidity
What adds costs to Trentodoc wines?
working on the hillsides as most work needs to be completed by hand
How are vines trained in Trentodoc?
either to Buyot on sloping vineyards or with pergola system on the steeper terraced
what are planting densities in trentodoc?
4500-6000 plants per ha
Where is Chardonnay planted in trentodoc?
cooler sites (for longer cooler ripening
Where is Pinot Noir planted in Trentodoc?
Warmer south-east facing slopes
what are the two main diseases in trentodoc?
the two forms of Mildew and botrytis
what are the lower slopes and the valley floor susceptible to?
spring frosts
How do winemakers determine a picking date in trentodoc?
by acidity level
when does harvest typically start for Trentodoc?
early Sept
What are the yields limited to in Trentodoc?
105 hl/ha although many producers crop at lower levels
where does first fermentation take place for trentodoc?
stainless steel
Does malolactic conversion take place in Trentodoc?
yes because acidity is typically higher here than in Franciacorta
What do the regulations for Trentodoc require?
must be made by traditional method
min aging on lees = 15 months (but common practice is much longer 20-30 months for toasty notes)
Vintage wines must spend a min of 24 mths on the lees
Riserva wines must spend min 36 mths on lees (5-10 yrs common)
What type of yeasts are used for Trentodoc?
cultured yeasts commonly used (including local strains)
What are the sweetness levels for Trentodoc
Trento and trento Rosato = Brut Nature to Dolce (mostly brut)
trento Riserva (white and Rosato) brut nature and Brut only
How many producers are in Trentodoc?
54
How many small growers are in Trentodoc?
many
HOw many companies produce 95% of sparkling wine in trentodoc. Name them
four - Ferrari, Rotar, Altemasi, and Cesarini Sforza
Describe Ferrari
largest and most dominant producer in trentodoc. makes wine from fruit on its own 100 ha and then bought in fruit from 500 ha of teh denominations 800 ha
What are the two major co-ops who have important sparkling wine brands
Mezzocorna co-op = Rotari
Cavit = Altemasi
How much have sales increased for Trentodoc between 2010-2019
from 7m bottles to 9.3 m
How much of Trentodoc is domestically sold?
80%
What is the one producer in trentodoc that is the exception to the domestic market
Cavit - only sells 35% and most of its wine goes to northern Europe
When was the Trentodoc tradmark made
2007
What do the two o’s in Trentodoc trademark represent
reminiscent of the process of riddling
