Teroldego

Teroldego is a red grape variety historically present for centuries in Trentino. It is a very ancient variety, related to the duraza dell'Ardeche (parent of the syrah) and descendant, probably with second degree parentage, from the pinot family. Its ancient presence in Trentino is also evidenced by the fact that two other red grape varieties widespread in the region: lagrein and marzemino, descend from spontaneous crosses between teroldego and another red grape variety unknown today and perhaps by now extinct. Over the centuries, the teroldego has found its land of choice in the vast alluvial area of Campo Rotaliano, in particular in the territories of the municipalities of Mezzacorona, Mezzolombardo and San Michele all'Adige. Vinified in purity, it produces a medium-bodied wine, with fruity aromas, delicate spicy and balsamic nuances, good freshness and rather subtle tannins.