Trentino-Alto Adige Region

Region Hierarchy

Italy
- Northern Italy
  - Trentino-Alto Adige Region
    - Alto Adige DOC
    - Trentino DOC

Climate(s)

Moderate Continental

Notes

Cooled by the cold air flowing down from the Alps.
Northern Italy notes: Dry, short summers. Pergola's were commonly used to protect the grapes from sunburning. VSP is now more common.
Italy notes: Italian wines are named for the Region they are made in, not the grapes used in the wine.

Grape(s)

Color	Grape	Notes
Red	Merlot Grape	Grape notes: Aroma/Flavors vary according to ripeness. Often blended with Cab. Sauvignon to add softness. Buds and ripens early.
Red	Teroldego Grape
Red	Trollinger / Schiava Grape
White	Chardonnay Grape
White	Gewurztraminer Grape	Grape notes: This is an aromatic grape; its nose intensity will likely be pronounced.
White	Pinot Blanc Grape
White	Pinot Gris (Grigio) Grape	Grape notes: Early budding and ripening. Two main styles: 1. Harvested early. Dry, light body, medium-to-high acidity and simple flavors. 2. Delayed harvesting. Full body, medium acidity and complex flavors.

Wines(s)

Type	Wine	Notes
Still Red	Merlot Wine
Still Red	Teroldego Wine
Still Red	Trollinger / Schiava Wine
Still White	Chardonnay Wine
Still White	Gewurztraminer Wine	Wine notes: Usually high alcohol, complex and flavorful.
Still White	Pinot Blanc Wine
Still White	Pinot Grigio Wine (Italy)