Trentodoc is mountain wine. This DOC (since 1993) traditional method (second fermentation in the bottle) sparkling wine is produced in the mountainous Northern Italian winemaking territory of Trentino. Roughly 70% of the region is mountainous; some peaks ascend to heights above 1000 meters above sea level.. Vineyards in and around the designated UNESCO heritage site the Dolomites stand at up to 800 meters above sea level. Calcareous soil enriched with volcanic and mineral elements, and a climate moderated by cooling breezes coming off the mountains, as well as big differences between day and nighttime temperatures, combine to yield crisp sparkling wines with balanced acidity, minerality, and salinity, and notes of fresh citrus and orchard fruit, as well as cream and nuts. Chardonnay, Pinot Nero, and Pinot Bianco are typically used to produce Trentodoc. Pinot Meunier is also occasionally grown in Trentodoc. Producers have been crafting Trentodoc in the region for roughly 200 years. Giulio Ferrari, considered a forerunner in traditional method sparkling wine production in Trentino, is credited with having been the first winemaker to plant Chardonnay in the area.
Trentodoc is released as Non-Vintage, Millesimato, and Riserva depending on whether or not the wine is a single vintage, as well as the duration of lees aging (the length of time the juice of the grapes is kept in contact with the skins). The minimum lees aging requirements for each classification are as follows:
Non-Vintage: 15 months
Millesimato: 24 months (from a single vintage)
Riserva: 36 months
However, many Trentodoc are aged well beyond these minimums.
Producers from the Instituto Trento Doc came to New York City on May 9, 2023 to introduce the best of their portfolios to members of the media and trade at the elegant rooftop Manhatta Restaurant. A masterclass featuring 11 Trentodoc were presented to highlight the unique qualities of Trentodoc that distinguish them from other sparkling varieties.
Trentodoc Monsieur Martis Rose’ de Noir, Brut Millesimato Rose’, 2018 (winemaker Antoine Stetzer)
100% Pinot Meunier
Residual Sugar: 5.5 g/l
Stainless steel aging
Lees aging: 48 months
Full-bodied and silky, with bright acidity and salinity, and cranberry, red currant, and raspberry, as well as strawberry and toasted almond notes.
Trentodoc Endrizzi, Piancastello Rose’ Riserva, 2018
60% Pinot Nero, 40% Chardonnay
Residual Sugar: 9 g/l
90% stainless steel, 10% barrique aging
Lees aging: 48 months
A fine mousse, with a racy acidity that is balanced by soft citrus fruit notes.
Trentodoc Cantina d’Isera 907, Extra Brut Riserva, 2017
100% Chardonnay
Residual Sugar: 3.2 g/l
Stainless steel and barrel aging
Lees aging: 50 months
Fine and persistent, medium-sized bubbles, along with grapefruit, green apple, and cream, as well as brioche notes.
Trentodoc Ferrari Perle’, Brut Millesimato, 2017
100% Chardonnay
Residual Sugar: 5 g/l
Stainless steel aging
Lees aging: 50 months
Rich and intense, with a fine and persistent perlage, and almond blossom, baked apple, and sweet spice, as well as toast notes.
Trentodoc Blase’, Dosaggio Zero, Millesimato, 2016
75% Chardonnay, 25% Pinot Nero
Residual Sugar: 0 g/l
Stainless steel aging
Lees aging: 42 + 24 months post disgorgement refinement
Structured and elegant, with crispness and sapidity, as well as concentrated dried flower petal, citrus fruit, and baked bread notes.
Trentodoc Le General Dallemagne Extra Brut Riserva, 2016
80% Chardonnay, 20% Pinot Nero
Residual Sugar: 3.8 g/l
50% stainless steel, 50% barrique aging
Lees aging: 60 months
Full-bodied and rich, with ripe lemon, grapefruit, and vanilla notes.
Trentodoc Letrari, Brut Riserva, 2016
60% Chardonnay, 40% Pinot Nero
Residual Sugar: 5.4 g/l
95% stainless steel, 5% oak cask aging
Lees aging: 60 months
Fresh lemon, green apple, and dried apricot, as well as cream, aromatic spice, and toast notes.
Trentodoc Opera Nature, Dosaggio Zero Millesimato, 2014
100% Chardonnay
Residual Sugar: 1 g/l
Stainless steel aging
Lees aging: 60 months
Rich and complex, with acacia, lily of the valley, and pear, as well as dried persimmon, and baked bread notes.
Trentodoc Blauen Blanc de Noirs, Extra Brut, Millesimato, 2015
100% Pinot Nero
Residual Sugar: 3 g/l
Stainless steel aging
Lees aging: 72 months
Delicate and persistent bubbles, with dark berry, toasted hazelnut, and smoke notes.
Trentodoc Rotari Flavio, Brut Riserva, 2014
100% Chardonnay
Residual Sugar: 6 g/l
60% stainless steel, 40% barrique aging
Lees aging: 96 months
Complex and intense, with a fine and persistent perlage, white flower, citrus and orchard fruit, and toast, as well as hazelnut and honey notes.
Trentodoc Cesarini Sforza Aquila Reale, Brut Riserva, 2012
100% Chardonnay
Residual sugar: 2.5 g/l
70% stainless steel, 30% oak barrel aging
Lees aging: 100 months
Elegant and structured, with a bright acidity, and candied citrus and orchard fruit, baked bread, and honey notes.
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