Casteller
Wine · PDO · 42 municipalities
Established in 1976, the Casteller DOC operates across 42 municipalities in Trentino-Alto Adige, including Ala and Albiano. While neighboring Trentino appellations frequently market complex portfolios of whites, rosés, and aged riservas, Casteller distinguishes itself by permitting only a single, straightforward red wine style. This dry, ruby-red blend requires a minimum of 50% Merlot, balanced with local varieties like Schiava and Teroldego. Regulated to a maximum yield of 15.0 tonnes per hectare, the wine bypasses mandatory wood aging entirely, reaching consumer shelves with a minimum total alcohol content of 11.00% volume to deliver its characteristic harmonious profile.
The facts
- Colour
- ruby red, more or less intense
- Taste
- dry, harmonious and characteristic
- Consortium
- Consorzio tutela vini del Trentino →
The producers 87
+ 81 more — every one from the consortium's official list
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Casteller produced?
- Casteller is produced in 42 municipalities in Trentino-South Tyrol, Italy: Ala, Albiano, Aldeno, Altavalle and more.
- What grape is Casteller made from?
- Casteller is made from Merlot (min 50%), Schiava grossa, Schiava gentile, Lambrusco a foglia frastagliata (Enantio), Lagrein e Teroldego (da soli o congiuntamente).
- What is the minimum alcohol content of Casteller?
- The minimum alcohol content of Casteller is 10% vol.
- What does DOC mean?
- DOC (Denominazione di Origine Controllata) certifies that a wine is produced in a defined zone following its official disciplinare.