Teroldego (Italy)
Teroldego is a red wine grape from Trentino-Alto Adige in North East Italy.
Called "the gold of Tyrol", it is genetically related to Syrah, Lagrein and Pinot Noir.
Typical Flavors
 Blackberry |
 Blueberry |
 Sour Cherry |
 Wild Strawberry |
 Pomegranate |
 Jam |
 Herbs |
 Tomato |
Oak added Flavors:
 Spices |
 Vanilla |
 Tobacco |
 Leather |
Black Berries, Sour Cherry, and wild Red Berries.
Aromass of Pomegranate, Rhubarb, and Jam.
Herbal notes of Earth, Fennel, and Tomato.
Profile
Teroldego is low in tannins but intense in fruit and acidity, sugar and potential alcohol.
| BODY | Medium | ||
| TANNINS | Medium - Low | ||
| FRUIT | Medium - High | ||
| ACIDITY | Medium - High | ||
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Food Pairing
 Antipasti |
 Ham |
 Salami |
 Soup |
 Pasta |
 Risotto |
 Pizza |
 Hamburger |
 Chicken |
 Rabbit |
 Pork |
 Veal |
Teroldego pairs best with typical Trentino cuisine.
Young Teroldego: Light Dishes. Chicken. Roast Beef.
Aged Teroldego: Rich Dishes. Goulash. Game. Braises. Venison.
Pairing Suggestions
Excellent Pairing:
Cured Meats. Speck.
Pasta. Risotto. Lasagne.
Pizza. Hamburger.
Lamb.
Veal. Osso Buco.
Cheese:
Mature Cheeses. Parmesam. Grana Padano. Manchego.
Local Cheeses. Trentingrana. Puzzone di Moena. Vezzena.
Trentino Specialities:
Canederli (Dumplings in Broth).
Pasta Carbonara with Speck.
About
Teroldego takes its name from the traditional method of mounting the grapes on a system of wire cables called "tirelle".
The grape is very dark, similar to Syrah and Lagrein, but the taste reminds of Zinfandel.
The official DOC is Campo Rotaliano, at the junction of Adige Valley and the Noce River with 300 producers and 400 hectares of vineyards.
Teroldego was a forgotten variety until Elisabetta Foradori decided to change the production philosophy. She chose quality over quantity and she was right!
Producers: Elisabetta Foradori.