Teroldego (, ) is a red Italian wine grown primarily in the northeastern region of Trentino wine, Italy.
Description
Wine has been produced since ancient times in Campo Rotaliano, an alluvial plain between the rivers
Adige (Etsch) and Noce. Teroldego may take its name from its traditional method of cultivation, trained on a system of
tirelle or wire harnesses, an explanation that's more likely, albeit less pretty, than its legendary association with German dialect for "gold of the
Tyrol". Another theory, put forth in the book
Wine Grapes[Wine Grapes: A Complete Guide to 1,368 Vine Varieties, Including Their Origins and Flavours, ; ] credits a northern Italian village called Teroldege, or Teroldeghe, where documents dated in 15th century refer to the sale of Teroldego wine. It has recently been discovered to be a full sibling of the
Dureza variety from France, which is one of the parents of
Shiraz grape.
[Vouillamoz & Grando (2006) 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 and winemaking
The wine Teroldego Rotaliano, which is made with this grape in
Trentino, has had DOC status since 18 February 1971. It is planted on about 400 hectares and is cultivated by over 300 producers.
In Australia the variety is sparsely planted and has found homes in warmer and coastal climates such as McLaren Vale, Margaret River, Alpine Valley and Langhorne Creek.
Teroldego is similar in style to Lagrein, with dark colors and its hint of spice. There is something purplish and velvety about the wine. Unlike Lagrein, it is soft – it does not finish with bitterness, and its tannins are round .
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