Teroldego Rotaliano

The protected designation of origin Teroldego Rotaliano identifies four types of wine: Rosso, Rosato, Superiore and Superiore Riserva.

Grapes

The wines with the "Teroldego Rotaliano" denomination must be produced using the grapes of the Teroldego vine.

Physicochemical and Organoleptic properties

The red "Teroldego Rotaliano" (11.5% vol.) has a rather intense ruby red aspect, embellished with purplish edges; the aroma is characteristic, fruity and particularly intense and is accompanied by a dry, savoury, slightly tannic taste, with an almond aftertaste and a slightly bitterish element. The pink variant (11.5% vol.), on the other hand, has a pinkish hue that fades towards garnet; the aroma is characteristic and pleasantly fruity, while the taste is dry, savory, slightly bitter and enriched by a slight taste of almond. Finally, there are the Superiore and Superiore Riserva versions, which are ruby in colour, with a tendency towards brick red; they have a pleasant, ethereal and persistent aroma and a dry, savoury, full and harmonious flavour, even slightly tannic and accompanied by a pleasant bitterish aftertaste.

Grape production area

The production area coincides with the so-called "Campo Rotaliano", within the province of Trento. A flat area on the right bank of the Adige river, crossed by the Noce stream.

Specificity and historical notes

The first official mention of the Teroldego vine in the province of Trento dates back to 1480. The most important quantity of references, however, is that found in the Chronicles of the Concilio di Trento, written by Michelangelo Mariani in 1673.