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Region Hierarchy |
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Climate(s) |
Moderate Continental |
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Notes |
Along the river flowing from the Alps. Vineyards are on the valley floor as well as the slopes. Dry summers and low rainfall. Protected from the cooling influences of Lake Garda by mountains.
Trentino-Alto Adige Region 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. |
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Grape(s) |
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Color |
Grape |
Notes |
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Red |
Merlot Grape |
Grown mid-slope and valley floor
Grape notes: Aroma/Flavors vary according to ripeness. Often blended with Cab. Sauvignon to add softness. Buds and ripens early. |
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Red |
Teroldego Grape |
Grown mid-slope and valley floor |
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White |
Chardonnay Grape |
Grown on the valley floor |
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White |
Pinot Gris (Grigio) Grape |
Grown on the valley floor
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. |
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Wines(s) |
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