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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 »

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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Speck Dumplings

Canederli, those bread dumplings commonly known as Knodel in Germany, are a ubiquitous treat throughout Trentino and the Alto Adige. Flavored with little bits of rich meat (liver, salami and speck are all common), the finished dumpling is served in bro...

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Apfelschmarren

No matter what you call it, this apple cake dessert is served all over Alto Adige and northern Trentino. The recipe calls for tart cooking apples like Granny Smith, but if you can get your hands on some Renetta Canada or Orange Pippin apples, that’s th...

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Region of the Year 2012

Wine writers like to give out awards. Sometimes, those awards are for wines that win comparative taste tests, a dubious proposition in many ways. Other times, it’s simply the best wine a writer has tasted all year. Perhaps I am naive, but I give out aw...

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Tasting Notes on Teroldego

Teroldego is almost exclusively produced in Trentino’s Campo Rotaliano, a fertile floodplain that stretches north of the city of Trento. There are a few examples coming from the Veneto, as well. Experiments with the grape have proved successful in both...

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Mezzacorona Teroldego Teroldego Rotaliano Riserva
Winery: Mezzacorona
Region: Italy » Trentino-alto Adige
Type: Table Wines

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Bertolli Fettuccine Carbonara

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Teroldego Rotaliano Endrizzi
Winery: Endrizzi
Region: Italy » Trentino-alto Adige
Type: Table Wines

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Black Bean Soup with Shredded Pork

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Mezzacorona Teroldego Teroldego Rotaliano Riserva
Winery: Mezzacorona
Region: Italy » Trentino-alto Adige
Type: Table Wines

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Cider-Braised Spicy Pork Stew

A warm and spicy combination of apples, Brussels spouts, butternut squash with cider-braised pork, chicken broth and original Tabasco sauce.  A comfy crock-pot recipe. Read more »

Foradori Teroldego Rotaliano Rosso Elisabetta Foradori-Trentino
Winery: Azienda Agricola Elisabetta Foradori
Region: Italy » Trentino-alto Adige
Type: Table Wines

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Pasta Carbonara

You can now find pancetta—Italian bacon—at many supermarkets, most often at the deli counter. Ask for it to be sliced 1/4-inch thick. Note: The eggs in this dish are heated enough to thicken them, ... Read more »

Concilio Teroldego Rotaliano Braide
Winery: Concilio
Region: Italy » Trentino-alto Adige
Type: Table Wines

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Pasta Carbonara

With the unique flavor of pancetta (the famous Italian bacon), this classic pasta dish is sure to be a favorite. Read more »

Casata Monfort Teroldego Teroldego Rotaliano
Winery: Casata Monfort
Region: Italy » Trentino-alto Adige
Type: Table Wines

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Pasta Carbonara

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Endrizzi Teroldego Rotaliano Riserva
Winery: Endrizzi
Region: Italy » Trentino-alto Adige
Type: Table Wines

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Polenta Napoleon with Mixed Herb Pesto

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Bottega Vinaia Teroldego Rotaliano
Winery: Bottega Vinaia
Region: Italy » Trentino-alto Adige
Type: Table Wines

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Pork Braised in Banana Leaves with Manchamantel Sauce

Banana leaves add a tea-like herbal note to the pork. The accompanying sauce, called manchamantel (or “tablecloth stainer”), is a specialty of Oaxaca, Mexico, and combines the sweetness of banana w... Read more »

Fedrizzi Cipriano Teroldego Rotaliano Due Vigneti
Winery: Fedrizzi Cipriano
Region: Italy » Trentino-alto Adige
Type: Table Wines

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Slow-Cooked Memphis Ribs

Too cold to grill outside? Slow roasting in the oven yields a rib that's just as tender and succulent. Rub the ribs with a zesty spice blend, and you'll swear they came from a backyard BBQ pit. Read more »

Marco Donati Teroldego Rotaliano Bagolari
Winery: Marco Donati
Region: Italy » Trentino-alto Adige
Type: Table Wines

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Spaghetti alla Carbonara

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Varietals Produced in Trentino-alto Adige View all

  • Lagrein

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

  • Pinot Nero

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

  • Chardonnay

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

  • 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

Popular Wineries in Trentino-alto Adige View all

  • Santa Margherita

    Eighty years of “actual” history, but more than two centuries of business activity in the Vene...

  • St. Michael Eppan

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

  • Pravis

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

  • Barone de Cles

    The Piana Rotaliana is located in the heart of the charming Trentino landscape, whose mainly feat...

  • Azienda Agricola Elisabetta Foradori

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

  • Cantina di Aldeno

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

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Trentino-alto Adige on Snooth

  • Sauvignon DOC Premstaller 2011

    November 2012

    Sauvignon DOC Premstaller 2011

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    This has a great nose full of ripe fruit with a hint of herbs and very Sancerre like, though there is a bit too much SO2. Opulent in the mouth, powerful yet not fruity, this offers up a little dusty minerality and good acidity supporting brisk citrus and green fruits. The mineral finish, lacks a touch of depth, and over all this shows a very rip... Read More

    Wine review by 89065Gregory Dal Piaz 89065 Gregory Dal Piaz


  • Manincor Chardonnay Blend Vigneti Delle Dolomiti IGT Sophie 2011

    November 2012

    Manincor Chardonnay Blend Vigneti Delle Dolomiti IGT Sophie 2011

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    Subtle on the nose with sweet toasty nuances and spicy fennel pollen notes. This is soft, rich and silky in the mouth, offering up lots of early Asian pear and yellow almost kiwi fruit flavors than gain a pretty rusty, mineral note on the long finish. Theres an uncommon bit of grip on the finish along with lingering acidity and pure baked apple ... Read More

    Wine review by 89065Gregory Dal Piaz 89065 Gregory Dal Piaz


  • Pinot Grigio DOC Söll 2010

    November 2012

    Pinot Grigio DOC Söll 2010

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    Waxy on the nose and a little spicy with white pepper accenting golden apple fruit. On entry this is opulent and rich with a little viscosity obvious here. This is quite ripe but fresh with lots of weighty heirloom apple fruit and good minerality on the backend and through the rather long finish, super intense finish which shows some fine powder... Read More

    Wine review by 89065Gregory Dal Piaz 89065 Gregory Dal Piaz


  • Manincor Lagrein 2010

    November 2012

    Manincor Lagrein 2010

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    Aromas of licorice, eucalyptus, cassis, lingonberry, spice, herb notes over black and purple fruit. Also, some Indian spice. On the palate, stringent fruit. Flavors of skins and stems. Dry. Tar, maduro tobacco leaf, iron and black pepper influences. Black plum and roasted meat jus. Very dark and burly.88 pts. Read More

    Wine review by VegasOenophile


  • Spumante Maso Nero 2007

    October 2012

    Spumante Maso Nero 2007

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    Very particular spumante, Charmat method with 38 months on the yeasts from chardonnay grapes grown at about 500mt.Cristal-clear, greenish yellow colour.Aromas varying from yeast to grass and boxwood.Slightly acid, fresh. Read More

    Wine review by 1123085redpoz 1123085 redpoz


  • Spumante Arlecchino 2010

    October 2012

    Spumante Arlecchino 2010

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    Spumante, method Charmat, cristal-clear, straw yellow colour.Aromas of bread and yeast, nougat taste. Read More

    Wine review by 1123085redpoz 1123085 redpoz


  • Zeni Moscato Rosa Trentino 2006

    October 2012

    Zeni Moscato Rosa Trentino 2006

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    Amazing light-red colour, intense and complex sweet-fruity aromas.Delicous taste! Read More

    Wine review by 1123085redpoz 1123085 redpoz


  • J. Hofstatter Joseph Meczan Pinot Nero 2010

    October 2012

    J. Hofstatter Joseph Meczan Pinot Nero 2010

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    Intense ruby-red color, medium-high consistency, fruity aromas which struck your nose with a good complexity and endurance.Nice tasting: very harmonious, balanced, with a good body and persistence. Read More

    Wine review by 1123085redpoz 1123085 redpoz


  • Muller Thurgau Trento DOC Gaierhof Trentino Alto Adige Bianco Gaierhof 2010

    October 2012

    Muller Thurgau Trento DOC Gaierhof Trentino Alto Adige Bianco Gaierhof 2010

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    Very nice Muller Thurgau with intese and complex but delicate fruit aromas (nugat, wisteria flowers). Lovely and very harmonious taste.Perfect as appetizer or with fish dishes Read More

    Wine review by 1123085redpoz 1123085 redpoz


  • Kellerei St. Magdalena Pinot Nero 2009

    September 2012

    Kellerei St. Magdalena Pinot Nero 2009

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    Ruby red color. Nice mix of red berry and plum mixed with a hint of black pepper background and a earthy finish. Smooth and well-rounded with a good balance of acidity and slight oak. Read More

    Wine review by tabednar


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