- Teroldego
Teroldego is a red Italian grape variety grown primarily in the northeastern region of
Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol .Description
Wine has been produced since ancient times in "Campo Rotaliano", an alluvial plain between the rivers
Adige andNoce . "Teroldego" takes its name from its traditional method of cultivation, trained on a system of “tirelle” or wire harnesses, an explanation that's more likely, if less pretty, than its legendary association with German dialect for "gold of the Tirol." It has recently been discovered to be a full sibling of theDureza variety from France, which is one of the parents of Syrah. [Vouillamoz & Grando (2006) [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?db=pubmed&cmd=Retrieve&list_uids=16721391 Genealogy of wine grape cultivars: "Pinot" is related to "Syrah"] "Heredity" 2006 Aug;97(2):102-10]The grapes ripen around the last week of September or the first week of October.
Cultivation & winemaking
The wine
Teroldego Rotaliano , which is made with this grape in theProvince of Trento , has had DOC status since18 February 1971 . It is planted on 390.5 hectares and is cultivated by over 300 producers.Some California authorities compare Teroldego to
zinfandel , with its spicy red fruits, and hints of tar, pine, and almond, but few tasters would confuse the two varieties in a blind tasting. Its snappy acidity makes it a versatile food wine.References
* [http://www.kobrandwine.com/grape_library/show_grape.php?g=Teroldego "Kobrand Wine" profile of the teroldego grape]
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