Trentino

The protected designation of origin "Trentino" identifies a wide range of wines, including both basic production of white, red and rosé (kretzer), without further specifications, and types with an indication of one or two varieties, both the Vino Santo. A precise list of all the wines can be found in the specification.

Grapes

The "Trentino Bianco" is obtained from the vinification of Chardonnay and/or Pinot Bianco grapes (minimum 80%), blended with Sauvignon, Müller Thurgau and Manzoni (not more than 20%, alone or in combination). Trentino Rosso is produced with Cabernet franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and/or Carmenère (alone or in combination) together with Merlot. In the rosé, also called kretser, instead, there are Enantio, Schiava, Teroldego and Lagrein (at least in pairs), but none with a share higher than 70%. While Vino Santo is made with 85% Nosiola. Then there are the productions with indication of vine, in which this represents 85% of the grapes, and those with mention of two varieties, in which the minority variety must not be below 25%. For each type, the missing quotas can be filled by other similar berry varieties, as long as they are always included in the denomination.

Physicochemical and Organoleptic properties

The white (11% vol.) is straw-coloured, with a pleasant, fine aroma and a dry, full, harmonious and characteristic flavour. The red (11.5% vol.) has an intense ruby red colour, accompanied by a pleasant, ethereal aroma and a dry, full, harmonious and slightly tannic flavour. In the Rosato (11% vol.), however, the color is pink or light ruby; the smell is delicate and pleasant; the flavor is fresh, soft and harmonious. In the variants with indication of one or two grape varieties, as well as in the productions resulting from a particular vinification, emerge peculiar organoleptic characteristics, for the knowledge of which please refer to the specification.

Grape production area

The production area covers 72 municipalities in the "provincia di Trento".

Specificity and historical notes

The most important testimonies of Trentino's viticulture date back to the ancient Bronze Age.