Region: Trentino-Alto Adige
History: Established in 1995
Principal White Grape Varieties: Chardonnay, Gewürztraminer, Kerner, Moscato, Müller-Thurgau, Pinot Bianco, Pinot Grigio, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Sylvaner Verde, Welschriesling (Riesling Italico)
Principal Red Grape Varieties: Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenère, Lagrein, Malvasia Nera, Merlot, Moscato Rosa, Petit Verdot, Pinot Nero, Schiava, Syrah, Teroldego
Styles and Wine Composition:
WHITE WINES
- Bianco (Wh, WhFr, WhFrSw): Any proportions of white grape varieties approved for the production area
- Varietals (Wh, WhFr, WhFrSw): Minimum 85% of any one of the allowed white grape varieties + OAWG
- Dual varietals (Wh, WhFr, WhFrSw): 50–85% of first-named variety; 15–50% of other variety
- Novello (Bianco, white varietals)
ROSATO WINES
- Rosato (Ro, RoFr, RoFrSw): Any proportions of red grape varieties approved for the production area
- Varietals (Ro, RoFr, RoFrSw): Minimum 85% of any one of the allowed red grape varieties + OARG
- Dual varietals (Ro, RoFr, RoFrSw): 50–85% of first-named variety; 15–50% of other variety
- Novello (Rosato, rosato varietals)
RED WINES
- Rosso (Rd, RdFr, RdFrSw): Any proportions of red grape varieties approved for the production area
- Varietals (Rd, RdFr, RdFrSw): Minimum 85% any one of the allowed red grape varieties + OARG
- Dual varietals (Rd, RdFr, RdFrSw): 50–85% of first-named variety; 15–50% of other variety
- Novello (Rosso, red varietals)
DESSERT AND SPECIALTY WINES
- Bianco Passito (WhSw): Same as Bianco or white varietals
- Rosato Passito (RoSw): Same as Rosato or rosato varietals
- Rosso Passito (RdSw): Same as Rosso or red varietals
Significant Production Rules:
- Zone of production: Entire province of Bolzano (Alto Adige)
- Minimum alcohol level: 7.0% for Passito (14.0% potential); 10.0% for all other wines except 11.0% for Novello
- Aging: No minimums specified
