The denomination of origin of Trentino-Alto Adige is a region located in northern Italy bordering Austria, its capital is Trento. This DO is made up of two provinces: Trentino and South Tyrol or also known as Alto Adige, where up to three different linguistic groups are spoken, Italian, German and Ladino Dolomite.
The region's economy is based mainly on its production of wine, fruits and tourism, although it also produces metal and exports hydroelectric energy.
Within its wine production, we can highlight its sparkling wines, both rosé and white, based on 98% Chardonnay type grapes. Its area extends to 1,200 hectares of production, where you can find up to 3,000 wine producers and about 20 large wineries.
About 60% of the Alto Adige's wines are produced with white grape varieties, such as: Pinot Grigio, Gewürztraminer, Pinot bianco and Chardonnay are the most common. Also Sauvignon, Müller Thurgau, Sylvaner, Kerner, Riesling and Veltliner are produced.
The region's economy is based mainly on its production of wine, fruits and tourism, although it also produces metal and exports hydroelectric energy.
Within its wine production, we can highlight its sparkling wines, both rosé and white, based on 98% Chardonnay type grapes. Its area extends to 1,200 hectares of production, where you can find up to 3,000 wine producers and about 20 large wineries.
About 60% of the Alto Adige's wines are produced with white grape varieties, such as: Pinot Grigio, Gewürztraminer, Pinot bianco and Chardonnay are the most common. Also Sauvignon, Müller Thurgau, Sylvaner, Kerner, Riesling and Veltliner are produced.