Trento

The "Trento" Protected Designation of Origin identifies two types of sparkling wine: white and rosé. In addition, there is also a Riserva version.

Grapes

Four types of vine are allowed for the production of Trento wines: Chardonnay, Pinot Bianco, Pinot Nero and Meunier. The grapes in question may be present individually or in combination.

Physicochemical and Organoleptic properties

The white "Trento" (minimum alcohol content by volume of 11.5% vol., as well as the Rosato version) is a sparkling wine with a yellow hue, more or less intense, enriched by a fine and persistent froth; the aroma is characteristic and has a delicate hint of yeast; the taste is lively and harmonious and ranges from brut nature to sweet. In the Riserva version (12% vol.), on the other hand, the color becomes golden and the flavor full. Trento rosato (11,5% vol.) also has a fine and persistent froth that enhances the more or less delicate pinkish hue; the aroma is characteristic and sometimes fruity, accompanied by a delicate hint of yeast; the flavour is lively, harmonious and moderately full-bodied, with a taste that always ranges from brut nature to sweet.

Grape production area

The production area covers the territory of 74 municipalities, divided into the Adige Valley, the Cembra Valley, the Vallagarina, the Sarca Valley, the Valsugana and the Giudicarie Valleys.

Specificity and historical notes

An interesting historical testimony of Trentino's viticulture are the so-called "Statutes of Trento" (12th century), i.e. the protectionist regulations that aimed at hindering the introduction into the territory of wines produced in neighbouring areas.