Trento and its wines

Trento, the capital of the region of Trentino-Alto Adige, is also one of the most important centres of Italian sparkling winemaking thanks to the production of Trento DOC, a traditional method sparkling wine of the very highest quality.
The wine-growing area of Trento develops along the the slopes of the Adige Valley and on the mountain terraces, where the an Alpine climate with wide temperature swings, the constant ventilation and the limestone-dolomite soils create ideal conditions for obtaining elegant, fine, long-lived sparkling wines.

As well as the traditional method, the area is also well suited to making fresh and aromatic whites and of mountain reds from native and international grapes.

What is the Trento wine district?

Trento falls within:

• Trento DOC → Traditional method from Chardonnay, Pinot Nero, Pinot Bianco e Meunier.

• Trentino DOC → Still white and red wines.

• Vineyards on the hills of Trento and hill areas such as Povo, Villazzano, Martignano, Cognola, Lavis, with aspects perfect for sparkling wine.

Characteristics of Trento Wines

Colour

• Sparkling wines: Bright straw yellow, with a fine, persistent perlage.

• Whites: Pale yellow with greenish highlights.

• Reds: Pale ruby red in the mountain wines.

Aromas

• Fruity: Apple, pear, citrus, berries in the rosés.

• Floral: White flowers, lime blossom.

• Yeasty and Mineral Notes: Bread crust, almond, chalk in the aged traditional method wines.

Palate

• Fresh and Taut: Vibrant acidity and minerality in Trento DOC.

• Fine and Elegant: Long persistence in the vintage and Riserva bottlings.

• Harmonious: In the still white and red wines, with mountain notes.

Typical Grape Varieties of Trento

White Grape

• Chardonnay: The main base for Trento DOC and still whites.

• Pinot Bianco: Used in blends for sparkling wines and fresh whites.

• Müller-Thurgau, Sauvignon Blanc, Nosiola: Fresh and aromatic.

Black Grape

• Pinot Nero: For Trento DOC rosé and white sparkling wines.

• Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon: In the still reds.

• Lagrein, Teroldego: Typical reds of Trentino.

Why choose a wine from Trento?

The wines of Trento are perfect for anyone looking for top-quality Italian traditional method sparkling wines, fresh, elegant and mineral.
Perfect with fish, shellfish, sushi, raw seafood, but also with Trentino cured meats, mountain first courses, aged cheeses and Alpine cooking.
I reds and the mountain whites are ideal for highly typical food pairings.