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Il Casato Teroldego delle Dolomiti is a distinctive northern Italian red, combining concentrated blackberry, dark cherry and plum flavours with smoky spice, liquorice and a hint of pepper. Deeply coloured and generously flavoured, it offers satisfying richness and structure balanced by the freshness characteristic of this traditional Alpine grape.
Produced by Schenk Italia from Teroldego grown in Trentino and Alto Adige, the wine is carefully fermented to preserve its expressive fruit and regional character.
An excellent choice for adventurous red wine drinkers seeking something beyond familiar Italian varieties, particularly those who enjoy dark fruit, savoury complexity and a substantial but balanced style.
Tasting Notes:
Nose: Expressive aromas of blackberry, black cherry and ripe plum, complemented by bramble fruit, smoky spice, liquorice and a gentle peppery character. Subtle floral and savoury notes add further interest.
Palate: Richly flavoured and well structured, with concentrated dark berry and cherry fruit supported by plum, liquorice and warming spice. The wine has a satisfying depth and a firm but integrated tannin structure, while refreshing acidity provides balance and keeps the fruit lively. Smoky and gently savoury notes add complexity without overwhelming the wine's generous fruit character.
Finish: Long and persistent, with lingering dark berries, liquorice and peppery spice, supported by balanced acidity and a pleasantly structured conclusion.
About
Il Casato Teroldego delle Dolomiti IGT is a characterful red wine from northern Italy, produced from Teroldego, a traditional grape variety closely associated with Trentino and the valleys surrounding the Dolomites. Known for its deep colour, expressive dark fruit and distinctive structure, Teroldego offers an appealing alternative to Italy's more familiar red grape varieties.
Il Casato is a range produced by Schenk Italia, part of the Schenk family wine business, which has an established presence in northern Italy. The range celebrates the regional grape varieties and winemaking traditions of Trentino, Alto Adige and neighbouring wine-growing areas.
Teroldego has a long history in Trentino, where it is particularly associated with the Rotaliana Plain and the surrounding Adige Valley. The combination of Alpine influences, warm growing-season conditions and varied vineyard soils allows the grape to develop concentrated fruit while retaining the freshness that gives northern Italian red wines much of their appeal.
What makes this wine especially interesting is the contrast between its appearance and its character. Its deep ruby colour suggests a powerful, concentrated red, and it certainly delivers generous dark fruit and structure. Yet its natural freshness prevents it from becoming excessively heavy, creating a wine with both richness and energy.
Blackberry, dark cherry and plum flavours are complemented by the smoky, peppery and liquorice notes that give Teroldego its individuality. It is a particularly rewarding discovery for customers who enjoy full-flavoured reds but want to explore a grape with a distinctive regional identity.
Winemaking: Carefully selected Teroldego grapes undergo fermentation in stainless-steel tanks at controlled temperatures of approximately 22–24°C. This approach helps preserve the grape's expressive fruit, natural freshness and characteristic structure. The resulting wine combines generous dark berry flavours with savoury complexity and a persistent finish.
Vineyards: The Teroldego grapes are grown in the northern Italian wine regions of Trentino and Alto Adige, within the broader landscape of the Adige Valley and Dolomites. Alpine influences and the valley's varied growing conditions help produce grapes with ripe fruit flavours, balanced acidity and the concentration associated with this traditional regional variety.
Food Pairing
An excellent partner for roast beef, grilled steak, venison and slow-cooked meat dishes. Its dark fruit and savoury spice also complement mushroom risotto, hearty pasta with meat sauces, Italian sausages and mature cheeses. Particularly enjoyable with richly flavoured autumn and winter dishes, where its structure and freshness provide a satisfying balance.
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