Trentino-Alto Adige
One of Italy's most beautiful wine regions, the alpine Alto Adige produces some of Italy's finest Pinot Grigio and aromatic whites, while native Lagrein and Schiava reds add character.
Fast facts
At a glance
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Climate | Alpine, cool, dramatic diurnal range |
| Geography | Mountain valleys of the Dolomites |
| Key appellations | Alto Adige DOC · Lagrein · Trento DOC |
| Main grapes | Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay, Lagrein, Gewürztraminer |
| Famous for | Pinot Grigio, Lagrein, Alpine whites |
Grapes
Signature grapes of Trentino-Alto Adige
The varieties that define this region's wines.
Pinot Grigio / Pinot Gris
Pinot Grigio (Pinot Gris in French) produces two very different styles. Italian Pinot Grigio is light-bodied, …
Chardonnay
Chardonnay is the world's most planted white grape and a remarkable blank canvas for terroir and winemaking. F…
Gewürztraminer
Gewürztraminer is one of the most aromatic and distinctive white grapes, famed for its intense, perfumed chara…
Nearby
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Wine travel
Visiting Trentino-Alto Adige
Breathtaking alpine scenery and modern cellar-door tasting rooms in the Dolomites make this a top choice for wine travelers.
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