Teroldego (Italy)
Teroldego is a red wine grape from Trentino-Alto Adige in North East Italy.
Called "the gold of Tyrol", it is genetically related to Syrah, Lagrein and Pinot Noir.
Teroldego Flavors
Black Berries, Sour Cherry, wild Red Berries, Pomegranate, Rhubarb, and Jam.
Herbal notes of Earth, Fennel, and Tomato.
 Blackberry |
 Blueberry |
 Sour Cherry |
 Wild Strawberry |
 Pomegranate |
 Jam |
 Herbs |
 Tomato |
Tertiary Flavors from Aging:
 Spices |
 Vanilla |
 Tobacco |
 Leather |
Teroldego Profile
Teroldego is low in tannins but intense in fruit and acidity, sugar and potential alcohol.
| BODY: | Medium |
| TANNINS: | Medium - Low |
| FRUIT: | Medium - High |
| ACIDITY: | Medium - High |
| ALCOHOL: | 12-13% ABV |
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Sugar: 4-9 g/l Serving temperature: 17-18°C (63-64°F) |
Teroldego Food Pairing
Teroldego pairs best with typical Trentino cuisine.
Young Teroldego: Light Dishes. Chicken. Roast Beef.
Aged Teroldego: Rich Dishes. Goulash. Game. Braises. Venison.
 Antipasti |
 Ham |
 Salami |
 Soup |
 Pasta |
 Risotto |
 Pizza |
 Hamburger |
 Chicken |
 Rabbit |
 Pork |
 Veal |
Excellent Pairings
Cured Meats. Speck.
Pasta. Risotto. Lasagne.
Pizza. Hamburger.
Lamb.
Veal. Osso Buco.
Cheeses
Mature Cheeses. Parmesam. Grana Padano. Manchego.
Local Cheeses. Trentingrana. Puzzone di Moena. Vezzena.
Trentino Specialities:
Canederli (Dumplings in Broth).
Pasta Carbonara with Speck.
The Ideal Glass for Teroldego
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Pick a Burgundy Glass for swirling & releasing the wine aromas. The shape of the glass captures and directs the delicate aromas to your nose and leads the wine to the tip of your tongue for a better reception of the tastes. The Burgundy glass was designed for the delicate and aromatic red wine Bourgogne Rouge, made from Pinot Noir grapes in Bougogne (Burgundy). |
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About Teroldego
Teroldego takes its name from the traditional method of mounting the grapes on a system of wire cables called "tirelle".
The grape is very dark, similar to Syrah and Lagrein, but the taste reminds of Zinfandel.
The official DOC is Campo Rotaliano, at the junction of Adige Valley and the Noce River with 300 producers and 400 hectares of vineyards.
Teroldego was a forgotten variety until Elisabetta Foradori decided to change the production philosophy. She chose quality over quantity and she was right!
Wine Region Alto Adige
Climate
The Alps protect Alto Adige from cold air from the north. From the south, warm, moist air from Lake Garda and the Mediterranean find their way to Alto Adige.
Mild sunny days, warm soils, cool nights, and strong winds bring freshness to Alto Adige wines.
Black Grapes |
White Grapes |
9% Schiava |
22% Chardonnay |
DOC Regions
Alto Adige has DOC regions that account for 85% of the total eine production wine:
Alto Adige / Südtirol DOC
Casteller DOC
Delle Venezie DOC
Lago di Caldaro / Caldaro / Kalterersee / Kalterer DOC
Teroldego Rotaliano DOC
Trentino DOC
Trento DOC
Valdadige / Etschtaler DOC
Valdadige Terradeiforti / Terradeiforti DOC
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