Guide to top Italian bubblies since 2003

Trentodoc, sparkling wine from the Eastern Alps region

ClassificationDoc (controlled designation of origin, it is included in Pdo European category, Protected designation of origin)
Wine regionTrentino, the area between Dolomites (Alps) to the north and Garda Lake to the south
Grapeschardonnay and/or pinot bianco and/or pinot nero and/or meunier
Production methodTraditional method (second fermentation in bottle)
Levels of residual sugarFrom pas dosé to demi-sec
TypesTrento, Trento Rosé. Each type can be either non-vintage or Millesimato, meaning that it is a vintage sparkling wine. For each it is possible to have Riserva (always a vintage sparkling wine, tasting from pas dosé to brut)
Minimum aging on lees for non-vintage15 months
Minimum aging on lees for Millesimato24 months
Minimum aging on lees for Riserva36 months
Val di Cembra

Trento is the name of the protected designation of origin; Trentodoc is a brand exclusively dedicated to sparkling wines produced according to the rules of Trento Doc (Pdo)

Piana Rotaliana, Faedo, Pressano (ph. Alice Russolo)

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