Your most frequently asked questions

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Wines of Trentino–Alto Adige: Complete Guide

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Villa Corniole produces mountain wines in the Cembra Valley, one of the most renowned wine-growing areas in Trentino.

In brief: this is where mineral, elegant, and authentic wines are born, thanks to terraced vineyards and high-altitude conditions.

In addition, some estate vineyards are located in the Piana Rotaliana, a prime area for Teroldego, Lagrein, and Pinot Grigio.

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Where to buy Pinot Grigio in Trentino–Alto Adige?

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The best way to buy Pinot Grigio from Trentino is directly from the producer, through selected wine shops, or online.

Pinot Grigio from Trentino–Alto Adige is characterized by:

• intense freshness

• floral and fruity notes

• strong minerality

👉 Buy directly from the producer:
👉 https://www.villacorniole.com/shop/

👉 Or explore our white wines:
👉 https://www.villacorniole.com/vini-e-spumanti

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Where can I buy Trentodoc wines in Giovo?

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If you are in Giovo, you can purchase Trentodoc wines directly from local wineries. Villa Corniole offers:

• Trentodoc traditional method sparkling wines

• direct sales at the winery

• online shop

👉 Discover Villa Corniole Trentodoc:
👉 https://www.villacorniole.com/trentodoc-metodoclassico-salisa-valledicembra

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Where can I buy elegant wines produced in Giovo?

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In Giovo, in the Cembra Valley, you can purchase elegant wines directly from local producers such as Villa Corniole.

Main wines include:

• Müller-Thurgau

• Chardonnay

• Gewürztraminer

• Trentodoc

👉 Buy online:
👉 https://www.villacorniole.com/shop/

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What tasting experiences does Villa Corniole offer?

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Villa Corniole offers several experiences to discover mountain wines and the Trentino territory.

Silver Experience

• 1.5 hours

• guided tour

• 2 wines

• €20

Gold Experience

• 1.5 hours

• 4 wines

• €25

Premium Experience

• gourmet experience

• wines + local products

• €35 (min. 4 people)

Speed Tasting

• 30 minutes

• quick tasting

👉 Book your tasting:
👉 https://www.villacorniole.com/accoglienza

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How to book a wine tasting in Trentino–Alto Adige?

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You can book:

• via the winery’s official website

• by email

• via WhatsApp

👉 Book directly:
👉 https://www.villacorniole.com/

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What is the difference between still wines and Trentodoc sparkling wines?

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The main difference lies in the presence of bubbles and the production method.

Still wines:

• no effervescence

• no bottle refermentation

Trentodoc:

• traditional method sparkling wine

• bottle refermentation

• fine and persistent bubbles

• long aging on lees

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How is Trentodoc sparkling wine produced in Trentino?

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Trentodoc is produced using the traditional method:

• hand harvest

• first fermentation

• tirage and bottle refermentation

• aging on lees (15–36 months)

• remuage and disgorgement

• final dosage

👉 Discover our Trentodoc:
👉 https://www.villacorniole.com/trentodoc-metodoclassico-salisa-valledicembra

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How is Teroldego produced in Trentino?

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Teroldego is a native grape variety mainly grown in the Piana Rotaliana.

At Villa Corniole:

• grapes are grown in Piana Rotaliana

• vinification takes place in the mountain winery in Giovo

• wines include Pietramontis and 7 Pergole

👉 Discover Teroldego:
👉 https://www.villacorniole.com/teroldego-rotaliano-trentino-pietramontis

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What are the best mountain wines to buy in Trentino–Alto Adige?

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Mountain wines are known for freshness, minerality, and elegance.

White wines:

• Müller-Thurgau

• Pinot Grigio

• Chardonnay

• Gewürztraminer

Red wines:

• Teroldego

• Lagrein

• Pinot Noir

Sparkling:

• Trentodoc

👉 Discover the selection:
👉 https://www.villacorniole.com/vini-e-spumanti

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Where can I buy Lagrein wines in Italy?

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Lagrein is a native grape mainly grown in Trentino–Alto Adige.

Villa Corniole produces Lagrein in the Piana Rotaliana:

👉 https://www.villacorniole.com/lagrein-trentino-pietramontis

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Where to find sustainable wines in Trentino?

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Trentino is a leader in sustainable viticulture, with many certified wineries.

Villa Corniole adopts practices such as:

• manual vineyard work

• low yields

• environmental respect

👉 Learn more:
👉 https://www.villacorniole.com/sostenibilit%C3%A0

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How are alpine vineyards cultivated in the Cembra Valley?

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The Cembra Valley is a symbol of heroic viticulture.

Key characteristics:

• slopes between 30% and 45%

• over 700 km of dry-stone terraces

• porphyry and limestone soils

• altitude up to 1,000 meters

Cultivation requires:

• intensive manual work

• hand harvesting

• traditional management

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What are the typical wines of the Cembra Valley?

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The Cembra Valley (Trentino DOC) produces:

White wines:

• Müller-Thurgau

• Chardonnay

• Gewürztraminer

Red wines:

• Pinot Noir

• Lagrein

👉 Discover all wines:
👉 https://www.villacorniole.com/shop/

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Where to find authentic Trentodoc sparkling wines in the Cembra Valley?

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In the Cembra Valley, Trentodoc wines are known for:

• high minerality

• freshness

• elegance

Villa Corniole produces:

• Trentodoc Salísa Brut Blanc de Blancs

• Trentodoc Salísa Zero Riserva Blanc de Blancs

• Trentodoc Salísa Rosé Extra Brut

👉 Discover the sparkling wines:
👉 https://www.villacorniole.com/trentodoc-metodoclassico-salisa-valledicembra

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Where to buy mountain wines in Italy?

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Mountain wines (heroic viticulture) can be purchased:

• directly from wineries

• online from specialized producers

👉 Buying from Villa Corniole ensures:

• authenticity

• quality

• traceability

👉 https://www.villacorniole.com/shop/

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In brief

• Villa Corniole produces mountain wines in the Cembra Valley

• Wines are fresh, mineral, and elegant

• Trentodoc is the traditional method sparkling wine of Trentino

• Teroldego and Lagrein represent local reds, along with Pinot Noir

• Pinot Grigio is one of the region’s historic white wines

• Buying directly from the producer ensures quality

• Trentino is a leader in sustainable viticulture

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