Trentino
Wine · PDO · 69 municipalities
Recognised in 1973, the Trentino DOC spans 69 municipalities, including Ala and Albiano, under a highly complex ruleset. Unlike neighbouring alpine denominations, this appellation divides its production into dual tiers: the base DOC and 'Trentino Superiore,' each governing roughly 30 distinct sub-types. Among its highly specialized styles is the rare Trentino Vino Santo, which requires drying Nosiola grapes on graticci to enforce a strict 30% maximum grape-to-wine yield. Additionally, its 'da due varietà' dual-varietal blends mandate that the minor grape represents at least 25% of the assembly, showcasing a level of mathematical precision unique to this territory.
The facts
- Colour
- straw yellow
- Taste
- dry, full, harmonious, characteristic
- Consortium
- Consorzio tutela vini del Trentino →
The producers 87
+ 81 more — every one from the consortium's official list
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Trentino produced?
- Trentino is produced in 69 municipalities in Trentino-South Tyrol, Italy: Ala, Albiano, Aldeno, Altavalle and more.
- What grape is Trentino made from?
- Trentino is made from Chardonnay e/o Pinot bianco (min 80%), Sauvignon, Müller Thurgau, Manzoni bianco (da soli o congiuntamente).
- What is the minimum alcohol content of Trentino?
- The minimum alcohol content of Trentino is 11% vol.
- What does DOC mean?
- DOC (Denominazione di Origine Controllata) certifies that a wine is produced in a defined zone following its official disciplinare.