DOC · since 1973
Lago di Caldaro
Wine · PDO · 18 municipalities
Established in 1973, the Lago di Caldaro DOC highlights Schiava grape varieties grown across 18 municipalities in Trentino-Alto Adige. For the zone's 84 verified producers, this denomination stands apart by completely omitting a riserva category. Instead, quality tiers are strictly defined: the 'Scelto' or Auslese designation requires at least 11.50% total alcohol, bans any enrichment, and uniquely restricts bottling to 0.375-liter or 0.750-liter formats. Additionally, only wines produced in the historic core communes, such as Bronzolo and Caldaro, earn the 'classico' distinction, allowing them to carry 'Südtirol' or 'Alto Adige' on their labels.
Schiava grossa %10.5% vol min140 q/ha maxsource ↗
Production zone
Producers84 verified
Abbazia di Novacella / Kloster Neustift✓
Ansitz-Tenuta CEO✓
The facts
- Colour
- ruby red, light to medium
- Taste
- smooth, harmonious, slightly of almond
The producers 84
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Abbazia di Novacella / Kloster Neustift
Ansitz-Tenuta CEO
Ansitz Villa Rasslhof
Arunda Sektkellerei
Baron Longo
Burgerhof Meßner
+ 78 more — every one from the consortium's official list
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Lago di Caldaro produced?
- Lago di Caldaro is produced in 18 municipalities in Trentino-South Tyrol, Italy: Andriano/Andrian, Appiano sulla strada del vino/Eppan an der Weinstraße, Bronzolo/Branzoll, Caldaro sulla strada del vino/Kaltern an der Weinstraße and more.
- What grape is Lago di Caldaro made from?
- Lago di Caldaro is made from Schiava grossa, Schiava gentile, Schiava grigia, altri vitigni a frutto di colore analogo idonei (province di Bolzano e Trento).
- What is the minimum alcohol content of Lago di Caldaro?
- The minimum alcohol content of Lago di Caldaro is 10.5% vol.
- What does DOC mean?
- DOC (Denominazione di Origine Controllata) certifies that a wine is produced in a defined zone following its official disciplinare.