Other Zones in Trentino DOC
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Wine: Red wine
Taste: Dry
Volume: Strong
Min. alcohol: 12.5%
Mandatory Storage: Min. 22 mos.
Storage potential: 5 years
As the name suggests, the main grape used for this wine is Cabernet Franc (85-100%), with the permitted addition of local red grapes (0-15%).
Trentino Superiore Cabernet Franc DOC is a more or less intense ruby red wine which turns to garnet red with age. The scent is ethereal and slightly herbal, while the taste is dry, full-bodies and harmonious.
The mandatory aging period is of 22 months, starting with November 1st of the harvesting year.
The wine is a good accompaniment of goat meat, smacafam (local polenta and meat pie), fried meat and hard cheeses.
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Did you know?
Italy extends over 10 latitudes – from continental climate to subtropical climate?
Italy’s northernmost region of Trentino-Alto Adige is surrounded by the Alps and 99% of it is made up by mountains, therefore agriculture has always been a great challenge here. Only 5% of the agricultural land is situated under 500 meters altitude and only 15% of the stony and rocky fields...
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