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Trentodoc
The short answer
Trentodoc is a high-altitude sparkling wine from Italy's Trentino region, produced using the traditional method. Made primarily from Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, it is known for its crisp acidity, fine bubbles, and elegant alpine character.
- Style
- Mountain traditional-method sparkling
- Glass
- Tulip or white wine glass
- Strength
- 12% – 12.5% (Varies by producer)
Where it comes from
The region’s sparkling wine tradition is widely credited to a producer who began making traditional-method wines in Trentino in the early 1900s after studying in Champagne, setting the standard for the area.
What you need
- 750ml bottle of Trentodoc
- Serving temperature: 45°F / 7°C
How Larry builds it
- 01
Chilling. Chill the bottle thoroughly to around 45°F (7°C). The cold temperature keeps the bubbles fine and highlights the wine's refreshing acidity.
- 02
Glassware. Use a tulip-shaped glass or a standard white wine glass. This shape preserves carbonation and concentrates the wine's delicate aromatics.
- 03
Serving and Pairing. Pour gently down the side of the glass. This bubbly is excellent as an aperitivo or paired with lake fish, creamy risotto, or cured meats.
Larry’s rule: Italy's other great bubbly. Ferrari is the famous one — the wine, not the car.
Variations worth making
Trentodoc Rosé
Made with a higher percentage of Pinot Noir, offering notes of red currant and mountain berries with a delicate pink hue.
Trentodoc Riserva
Aged for a minimum of 36 months on the lees, resulting in a wine with deeper complexity and notes of toasted brioche and nuts.
Questions people ask
What makes Trentodoc unique?
Its 'mountain viticulture' character. Grapes are grown at high altitudes with significant day-to-night temperature swings, leading to intense aromatics and crisp acidity.
How is it different from Prosecco?
Trentodoc is made via the traditional method (secondary fermentation in the bottle), which creates complex flavors. Prosecco is typically made via the tank method, which is faster and produces a fruitier style.
What grapes are used in Trentodoc?
The permitted varieties are Chardonnay, Pinot Noir (Nero), Pinot Meunier, and Pinot Blanc (Bianco), the same key grapes used in Champagne.
Is this a sweet wine?
Most Trentodoc is dry, labeled as Brut. Sweetness levels vary by style, from bone-dry (Pas Dosé) to slightly sweet (Demi-Sec).
What to eat with it
Pour it like Larry
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