Trentino-alto Adige Wine

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Trentino-Alto Adige is in the north section of Italy, bordering the Austrian and Swiss Alps. It is comprised of two autonomous provinces: Trentino lies to the south, with its capital Trento. This is the culturally Italian portion of the region. Alto Adige in the north, some call it Sudtirol, is mostly German-speaking, long considered part of Austria. Its main city is Bolzano.

The area dates back to the Bronze Age, first inhabited by the Celts, then the Etruscans. The Romans took it over in the 1st century AD. After the fall of the Roman empire, it suffered much of the same fate as other parts of the country as the target of violent invading factions such as the Visigoths. This bi-cultural blend of Italian and German began in the Middle Ages. By the end of World War II, the industrial revolution elevated the region’s infrastructure and economy. The Alto Adige became a popular tourist resort destination, bringing with it, a global appreciation of the region’s wines Read more »

Many of the Trentino-Alto Adige wines bear the mark of its Germanic cultural identity, with white varietals such as Gewürztraminer, Riesling, Müller-Thurgau and Sylvaner. What many consider the world’s best expressions of Pinot Grigio (Pinot Gris) are produced here. Nosiola is the best known regionally indigenous dry white varietal, grown in Trentino.

The reds of the region are very distinct. Schiava (Vernatsch) is a popular light, fruity red, sometimes produced in an off dry style. Lagrein and Teroldego are more bold, the former prized for its notably perfumed characteristics. Marzemino is the casual, food-friendly medium-bodied red.

The region also produces excellent rosato from Lagrein, with rare and sought after dessert wines from Moscato Rosa. Nosiola also appears in the local version of Vin Santo dessert wine. other dessert wines are produced from late harvest Rieslings and Moscatos. ~Amanda Schuster

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The Food and Wine of Alto Adige

Having recently returned from a trip to Trentino and the Alto Adige, my mind is insistent on reminding me of the wonderful food and wine I enjoyed while there. In late August, the nights were cool and crisp, lending themselves to a rather indulgent att...

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Varietals Produced in Trentino-alto Adige View all

Chardonnay

British wine writer and critic, Jancis Robinson, once noted that throughout the 80’s and 90’s in the United States, C...
Pinot Nero

Pinot Noir synonym, especially in Italy. See Pinot Noir.
Lagrein

First mentioned in the 17th century in the records of the Muri Benedictine monastery, this variety may hail from the ...
Pinot Blanc

History of the grape: Pinot Blanc was first grown in Burgundy and Champagne, France, and can be traced by some source...

Subregions of Trentino-alto Adige

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Abbazia di Novacella

The Abbazia di Novacella is located in the northern-most winegrowing region on the southern sid...
Cantina di Aldeno

The history of Aldenese wine-growing can be traced back over to several centuries ago, when along...
Azienda Agricola Elisabetta Foradori

The cliffs of the Adige Valley change their appearance as the light shifts across them: awe inspi...
Zeni

Zeni is a wine producer that has been in business since Bartolomeo Zeni began trading wine in t...
Pravis

We work within nature to give value to a patrimony born of grueling work, of challenges to us as ...
St. Michael Eppan

St. Michael Eppan, the innovative Winery situated along the Wine Route, is considered one of the ...

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February 2013

Barone Fini Alto Adige Pinot Grigio 2009

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No written review

Wine review by alanb1108
February 2013

Rotari Chardonnay Blend Brut 2000

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Wine review by amynraleigh
January 2013

Vigneti Delle Dolomiti Pinot Noir IGT 2008

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Light and smooth. Great on it's own for sipping. Fruity and flavourful. Really enjoyed this wine. Very refreshing. Read More

Wine review by Boob
January 2013

Cantina Gries/Cantina di Bolzano Pinot Bianco Collection Dellago 2006

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Wine review by alanb1108
January 2013

Zeni Teroldego Teroldego Rotaliano 2010

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Clear, not transparent, consistent wine with a red colour having purple nuances.Intense, though not very complex aromas: needs some time to fully develop. Mainly fruity aromas.Heavy bodied, really feeling the tannins, and persistent. Problably still needs some time to mature. Read More

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December 2012

Abbazia di Novacella Sylvaner 2011

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Dec 15

Hi everyone....I just finished uploading all our wines (and we have lots!) from Abbazia di Novacella. Have you heard of these amazing wines??? and it is full of rich history too - a monastery in Alto Adige, Italy dating back to 1142 (yes, that's 870 years of history!). I am trying to get a feeling of how Snooth works....has anyone tasted the win...

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November 2012

Mezzacorona Teroldego 2006

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colore rosso rubino vellutato buona intensità olfattiva con note di frutti di bosco(more ribes mirtilli) gusto armonioso ed equilibrato giusto rapporto tannico aroma persistente ed elevato Read More

Wine review by alanb1108
November 2012

Mezzacorona Teroldego Teroldego Rotaliano Riserva 2006

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Colore rosso rubino vellutato ottimo sapore di frutti di bosco(ribes mora mirtilli) profumo di viola giusta corposità e buon rapporto tannico aroma persistente Read More

Wine review by alanb1108
November 2012

Gewürztraminer DOC Campaner 2011

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Nice floral, fennel pollen and lightly red fruited nose with honey comb top notes. This really does have a remarkably floral and rd fruited aromatic profile. On entry this has a nice texture, a bit slick, smooth in the mouth with a very fine polyphenolic bitterness up front and then nice quince fruit with hints of melon, nice sweet almond notes ... Read More

Wine review by 89065Gregory Dal Piaz 89065
November 2012

Sauvignon DOC Premstaller 2008

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Chalky on the nose with some old wood notes, lime fruit, light ripe herb base notes, nicely fresh on the palate, easy with long mineral and citrus pith, almost pineapple fruit on the zesty finish. This really does offer a nice combination of very ripe fruit flavors with tense minerality 90pts Read More

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