Trento DOC is a traditional method sparkling wine made in Trento province in the Trentino region of Italy. It can be a white or rosé sparkling wine from any combination of the following varieties: Meunier (Pinot Meunier), Pinot Bianco, Pinot Nero and Chardonnay.

If matured on the yeast for 36 months, the Bianco may be called a Riserva.

Since 2003, the sparkling wines have been known under the collective name of „Talento Trento” (see also under Talento).The Trento DOC dates from 1902 and was the first in Italy (and only the second in the world, after Champagne) to be dedicated exclusively to metodo classico wines.

Richard Baudains says Trentino–Alto Adige is well suited to make sparkling wines due to its high pre-Alpine slopes, cool climate and stony soils. feels the most representative wines are unoaked. ‘The minimum lees ageing for NV in Trento is 15 months.

_Brut: at least 15 months ageing on its lees
–Millesimato: at least 24 months aging on its lees
–Riserva: at least 36 months aging on its lees

While regulations stipulate a minimum number of months aging, in reality Trentodoc producers age the wine on its lees for much longer. A long aging is synonymous with high quality for classic method production.

In the final phase of making Trentodoc classic method sparkling wines, winemakers decide the dosage. This refers to the amount of sugar and wine (a secret mix made by the producer) that is added to the wine during disgorgement, and it depends on the calculated decision of the enologist and the winery. From zero dosage to higher amounts, Trentodoc can be classified as:

Wineries

Certified organic: Endrizzi. |  Masso Martis.

Bibliography

Richard Baudains, ‘Bubbling under,’ Decanter Italy supplement 2016, p.15-20