The southern part of the Italian dual region of Trentino-Alto Adige with the two autonomous provinces of Trento and Bolzano. The northern part is South Tyrol (Alto Adige) and corresponds geographically to the province of Trento. With archaeological finds dating back 3,000 years, these are ancient wine-growing regions.

Vineyards

The vineyards cover around 10,000 hectares on the edge of the Dolomites. They are located in the gravelly alluvial plain of the Adige Valley and on the sometimes very steep slopes of the side valleys. At higher altitudes, moraine debris with a high limestone content predominates. The climate is warmer and drier than in South Tyrol. In the south, the positive influence of Lake Garda is noticeable, which ensures a mild climate. Some municipalities on Lago di Caldaro fall within the DOC area of the same name (Kalterersee), which extends across both areas. 75% red and rosé wines and 25% white wines are produced. The range of grape varieties is listed in the Trentino DOC area.

IGT, DOC and DOCG areas

Trentino is one of Italy's leading sparkling wine producers. Wine quality is monitored by the "Trentdoc" group with 40 wineries. The "Consorzio I Dolomitici" endeavours to maintain quality standards. Three large winegrowers' co-operatives are Cavit, Mezzacorona and the Cantina Sociale di Lavis. The areas are:

• Casteller (DOC)
• Delle Venezie - also known as Friuli Venezia Giulia and Veneto (DOC)
• Kalterersee or Caldaro or Lago di Caldaro - also in South Tyrol (DOC)
• Teroldego Rotaliano (DOC)
• Trentino (DOC)
• Trento (DOC)
• Trevenezie - also in Friuli Venezia Giulia and Veneto (IGT)
• Valdadige or Etschtaler - also in Veneto (DOC)
• Valdadige Terradeiforti or Terradeiforti - also in Veneto (DOC)
• Vallagarina - also in Veneto (IGT)
• Vigneti delle Dolomiti in Trentino or Dolomites vineyard in South Tyrol - also in Veneto (IGT)

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