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Trentino-Alto Adige wine region
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Crisp Alpine whites and bright reds.
Vines grow in all 20 regions. Wines are classed DOCG, DOC and IGT.
Notable producers in Trentino-Alto Adige
- Alois Lageder
- Cantina Terlano
- Elena Walch
- Foradori
- Ferrari
Official appellations
| Appellation | Status | Style | Grapes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alto Adige (1975) South Tyrol's DOC (Südtirol): Alpine whites and reds, often bilingual on labels, with many single-variety wines. | DOC | White, Red | Pinot Grigio, Gewürztraminer, Lagrein, Schiava, Pinot Bianco |
| Alto Adige Colli di Bolzano Sub-zone around Bolzano for light, fruity Schiava reds. | DOC | Red | Schiava |
| Alto Adige Meranese di Collina Schiava reds from the hills around Merano. | DOC | Red | Schiava |
| Alto Adige Santa Maddalena Classic Bolzano red: Schiava with a little Lagrein, soft and fragrant. | DOC | Red | Schiava, Lagrein |
| Alto Adige Terlano Porphyry-soil whites known for remarkable ageing. | DOC | White | Pinot Bianco, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay |
| Alto Adige Valle Isarco Italy's northernmost vineyards: crisp, aromatic whites near Bressanone. | DOC | White | Sylvaner, Kerner, Grüner Veltliner |
| Alto Adige Valle Venosta Dry, high-altitude valley west of Merano for Riesling and Pinot Bianco. | DOC | White | Riesling, Pinot Bianco |
| Lago di Caldaro Light Schiava reds around Lake Kaltern, straddling Alto Adige and Trentino. | DOC | Red | Schiava |
| Valdadige Adige valley DOC across Trentino, Alto Adige and Veneto. | DOC | White, Red | Pinot Grigio, Schiava |
| Valdadige Terradeiforti Rare local Enantio and Casetta reds on the Trentino-Veneto border. | DOC | Red, White | Enantio, Casetta, Pinot Grigio |
| Casteller Light red from the hills south of Trento. | DOC | Red | Schiava, Merlot |
| Teroldego Rotaliano (1971) Deep-coloured Teroldego from the Rotaliana gravel plain. | DOC | Red | Teroldego |
| Trentino Trentino's main DOC for varietal wines and Vino Santo. | DOC | White, Red | Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Marzemino, Teroldego |
| Trento (1993) Traditional-method mountain sparkling (TrentoDOC), led by Chardonnay. | DOC | Sparkling | Chardonnay, Pinot Noir |
Trentino-Alto Adige wines to try
Cantina Tramin Nussbaumer Gewürztraminer
Trentino-Alto Adige · Alto Adige · Gewürztraminer
Exotic and dry: lychee, rose petal, ginger and a long spicy finish.
Food: Thai curry, foie gras, Munster cheese
Foradori Teroldego
Trentino-Alto Adige · Vigneti delle Dolomiti · Teroldego
Juicy dark berries, violet and a peppery, mineral edge.
Food: Speck, mushroom pasta, roast pork
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