Valdadige
Wine · PDO · 70 municipalities
Established in 1976, the Valdadige DOC spans 70 municipalities including Ala, where 87 verified producers cultivate grapes along the Adige river corridor. What distinguishes this denomination from neighboring alpine appellations is its transitional blending rule for the base white wine: it must contain at least 20% of combined northern varieties like Pinot grigio, Riesling italico, or Müller Thurgau, balanced by Trebbiano toscano, Sauvignon, Garganega, or the native Nosiola. Whether producing these white blends, single-varietals, or Schiava-based reds, all producers must adhere to a shared maximum yield ceiling of 15.0 tonnes per hectare, ensuring quality across highly diverse wine styles.
The facts
- Colour
- straw yellow
- Taste
- harmonious, fresh, moderately acidic and sometimes medium-sweet
- Consortium
- Consorzio tutela vini del Trentino →
The producers 87
+ 79 more — every one from the consortium's official list
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Valdadige produced?
- Valdadige is produced in 70 municipalities in Trentino-South Tyrol, Italy: Ala, Aldeno, Altavalle, Andriano/Andrian and more.
- What grape is Valdadige made from?
- Valdadige is made from Pinot bianco, Pinot grigio, Riesling italico, Müller Thurgau e Chardonnay (da soli o congiuntamente) (min 20%), Trebbiano toscano, Nosiola, Sauvignon e Garganega (da soli o congiuntamente, per la differenza).
- What is the minimum alcohol content of Valdadige?
- The minimum alcohol content of Valdadige is 9.5% vol.
- What does DOC mean?
- DOC (Denominazione di Origine Controllata) certifies that a wine is produced in a defined zone following its official disciplinare.