Description
The Teroldego Rotaliano PDO is reserved for the following types of wine: Red (Rubino) and Rosé (Kretzer).
Production Area
The production area of Teroldego Rotaliano PDO is within the part of Campo Rotaliano that falls inside the municipalities of Mezzolombardo and Mezzocorona, and in the district of Grumo in the municipality of S. Michele all’Adige, in the autonomous Province of Trento.
Description of product typologies
Teroldego Rotaliano PDO Rosso (or Rubino) is intense ruby red, at times with purplish rims; the nose reveals fragrances of ripe fruit, with hints of blueberry, prune and blackcurrant and spicy notes of cinnamon and nutmeg; it is full-bodied, full, harmonious and slightly bitter on the palate, with a slightly almondy flavour and pleasantly tannic. It can display Superiore and Superiore Riserva on the label. Teroldego Rotaliano PDO Rosato (or Kretzer) varies from intense pink to garnet red; the nose offers fragrances of flowers and violet which alternate with sweet fresh fruit and delicately spicy notes; it is fresh and fruity on the palate, with pleasantly soft, slightly bitter tannins and a light almondy flavour. Teroldego Rotaliano PDO wines with a total minimum natural alcohol content of 11.5% vol. can qualify as Superiore; if the wine has been aged for a minimum period of two years it can display Riserva on the label. The vinification processes of Teroldego Rotaliano PDO wines must take place within the production area; however, taking traditional circumstances into consideration, these operations may also be carried out within the entire territory of the Province of Trento.
Geographical and sub-area specifications
The Teroldego Rotaliano PDO can also be accompanied by added geographical specifications referring to municipalities, districts, areas, farms, zones and localities within the production area and from where the grapes used to produce the wine effectively originate.
Additional specifications
Teroldego Rotaliano PDO Rosso wines can display the specification “Rubino” (Ruby) on the label; Teroldego Rotaliano PDO rosé wines must indicate “Rosato” or “Kretzer” on the label.
