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Trento DOC is a sparkling wine style known for green apple, citrus, brioche. Its best-known homes are Trentino, Italy.
Origin and history
Mountain traditional-method sparkling wine from Trentino, pioneered by Giulio Ferrari in 1902; in 1993 it became Italy's first DOC dedicated to classic-method sparkling.
Where it grows
Hillside and valley vineyards across Trentino in north-east Italy, often at altitude, around Trento, the Val di Cembra and the Adige Valley.
Structure
Light to medium body, bright high acidity and fine bubbles; mostly Brut or Extra Brut, from Chardonnay, Pinot Nero, Pinot Bianco and Pinot Meunier.
Aromas, young and aged
Young: green apple, lemon, white flowers and crisp mountain freshness. With age: brioche, hazelnut, honey and toast.
Ageing
Non-vintage within 2–4 years; Riserva bottles such as Giulio Ferrari can age 15–20 years.
Also known as
Trentodoc (collective brand).
Good to know
Minimum lees ageing is 15 months for non-vintage, 24 months for vintage and 36 months for Riserva.
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