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The oldest evidence on vine cultivation in the area dates back to the Ancient Bronze Age (1800-1600 BC) and is represented by the seeds found in the pile-dwelling settlement of Ledro (TN).
An innumerable series of other discoveries lead to the Rhaeto-Etruscan situla (4th century BC) found in Cembra (TN), one of the most extensive inscriptions of the Etruscan era extolling the symposium consumption of wine is engraved. On the other hand, the first harvest rules date back to the medieval period; in the twelfth century, the “Statutes of Trento” were issued, protectionist rules of local production aimed at hindering the introduction of wines produced in the neighbouring areas.
A decisive turning point in Trentino viticulture and enology was impressed in 1874 with establishing the Agricultural Institute of S. Michele all’Adige.
The cultivation of the vine represented and still represents, a significant (if not the only) source of income for generations of Trentino peasant families. The Trentino DOC wine obtained the recognition of the Controlled Designation of Origin on August 4th, 1971.
The production area of the Trentino and Trentino Superiore DOC wine extends between the wine-growing municipalities of the province of Trento, in the Adige Valley, in the Cembra Valley, in the Vallagarina, in the Sarca Valley, in the Valsugana and the Giudicarie Valleys.
The vineyard area is of considerable extension (about 7,500 hectares) and is also involved in other denominations. The Trentino and Trentino Superiore DOC are the main ones for the area under vines.
The area is mainly mountainous or hilly, with 70% of the Trentino area above 1,000 meters above sea level. The land planted with vines for the Trentino and Trentino Superiore DOC wine varies from 70 to 600/700 m a.s.l.
The cultivation of vines and the production of wine have always been part of the region’s cultural heritage, as evidenced by numerous archaeological finds and historical documents that cover a period ranging from the Bronze Age to the present day.
In the area of the Trentino and Trentino Superiore DOC denomination, the native vines that are grown include Lagrein, Marzemino, Moscato giallo, Moscato rosa, Müller-Thurgau, Nosiola, Rebo and Traminer aromatic as well as international varieties, such as Cabernet, Chardonnay, Merlot, Pinot bianco, Pinot grigio, Pinot nero, Riesling and Sauvignon.
The vinification usually takes place with the indication of the name of the variety, except for the red type (Bordeaux), white and rosé / kretzer.
The Red Trentino DOC is a ruby red wine with a delicate, inviting and distinctive aroma and a dry and rich taste, with a pleasantly bitter aftertaste. At the same time, the white version has a straw yellow colour and a delicate, refined and distinctive aroma. The taste is dry, slightly bitter and balanced.
These wines pair well with salami appetizers, frankfurters, smoked bacon, macaroni pie and barley soup. They can often be found in combination with fried fish, shellfish, white meats and aged cow cheeses.
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