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Teroldego

The red grape variety probably originates from Trentino-South Tyrol(Italy). Synonyms are Merlina, Merlina Valtelinese, Terodola, Teroldega, Teroldeghe, Teroldego Rotaliano, Teroldela, Teroldico, Teroldigo, Teroldigo Crni, Teroldila, Teroldola, Tiraldega, Tiraldola, Tirodola, Tiroldegho, Tiroldico and Tiroldigo. The ancestry (parentage) is unknown. It must not be confused with the varieties Negrara Trentina or Negrara Veronese (both also with synonym Terodola) despite seemingly indicating synonyms or morphological similarities. By presumably natural crossing between Teroldego x unknown partners are the varieties Lagrein and Marzemino. Teroldego is considered a leading variety in the European gene pool, from which many other varieties are descended. It was also a crossing partner of the new varieties Gosen, Iasma ECO, Rebo and Sennen.

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It is probably named after the district of Teroldeghe in the municipality of Mezzolombardo (Trento). According to a second variant, it is derived from the German name "Tiroler Gold" and, according to a third, from the tar note. The very old variety comes from the Rotaliano plain, after which (and after the variety) the DOC area Teroldego Rotaliano is named today. It was already mentioned in 1480 in a contract of sale in Trentino and subsequently in other documents, such as on the occasion of the Council of Trent (1545-1563). The wines were very popular at the Viennese court during the Habsburg monarchy.

The medium-late ripening vine is susceptible to downy and powdery mildew. It produces deep-coloured, fruity red wines with soft tannins and aromas of black cherries. The variety is mainly cultivated in the Trentino-South Tyrol region, as well as in Veneto and under the name Merlina in Lombardy. The area under cultivation in Italy totals 730 hectares, with a downward trend. There are other stocks in Australia (1 ha), Brazil (4 ha), Canada (2 ha), New Zealand and in the USA-California (36 ha). In 2016, a total of 772 hectares of vineyards were designated (Kym Anderson).

Source: Wine Grapes / J. Robinson, J. Harding, J. Vouillamoz / Penguin Books Ltd. 2012
Images: Ursula Brühl, Doris Schneider, Julius Kühn-Institut (JKI)

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