Trento DOC is the expression of the land it comes from, Trentino. It is made only with selected Trentino Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Noir and/or Pinot Meunier grapes produced by the ‘Classic Method’. The territorial characteristics, the variety of the climate, the typical altitude of Trentino and the hand of the man who creates it make it a real unique and inimitable sparkling wine from the mountains.
Trento Doc, the brand created in 2007, comes from the union of Trento and the suffix -doc, that seales the path taken since Trentino, in 1993, got the first Denomination of Controlled Origins in Italy dedicated exclusively to the Classic Method.
Vinibuoni d’Italia, the only Italian guide dedicated to the wine from native vine, awarded the 4 Stars, recogniction that emphasizes and excellent wine in which there are a complete expression of the vine and a relationship of elegance and balance, to the following wines of Cantina Toblino:
– TRENTO DOC MILLESIMATO BRUT ANTARES 2016
– TRENTO DOC MILLESIMATO BRUT NATURE ANTARES 2016
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These wines are exclusively from Chardonnay grapes, obtained from vineyards located in the best exposed hilly areas of the Valle dei Laghi. In the spring following the harves, the white winemaking of the base wine is followed by the tirage in the bottle, where the second fermentation takes place as well as the long period of maturation in contact with the yeasts for over 36 months and the riddling of the pupitres. Then follow the ending with dosage for the Antares Brut and the ending without’ dosate (ie. without adding sugar) for the Antares Brut Nature, and the final clapping.
Franco Ziliani, a well-known wine journalist and a cultural and tasting expert, arrived in Trentino for a tasting of more than 70 Trento Doc, on our invitation comes to visit us at Cantina Toblino, where he appreciates our wines paired to the kitchen of the chef Sebastian Sartorelli at Hosteria Toblino. In addition to this, he described Trento Doc as the Classic Method on which he would aim for the future.
The WineHunter Award is the award of the Merano Wine Festival, established by Helmuth Koecher, of excellence and high quality awarded annually to wine and culinary products, spirits and beers.
The prize is awarded to national and international products which, following a careful evaluation, reach a minimum score of 90 points out of 100, and guarantees the final consumer the superior quality of the product.
About 7,000 wines tasted of which 3,100 awarded by The WineHunter. The Red Award (90 – 92.99 points) 2,300 wines and the Gold Award (93 – 95.99 points) 800 wines. Of the latter, the best make up the TOP 100 from which the winners of the most coveted award, the Platinum Award (96 – 100 points) will emerge.
In addition to the wines, the guide also presents 380 excellences in the gastronomic field divided into the Food – Spirits – Beer categories and selected from over 500 products tasted, in addition to those awarded in 2019 whose recognition is valid for two years. 240 products that get the Red Award and 140 the Gold, while the TOP 50 nominates the best gastronomic products to the Platinum Award that is assigned in October.
The guide also proposes the publication of the TOP 5 of each region, a selection of wines chosen from those that best represent the different Italian regional territories according to Helmuth Köcher.
The Wine Hunter Award 2020 recognized to Cantina Toblino wines the following awards:
GOLD Prà al Pinot bianco Trentino Doc 2018 Bio
ROSSO da Fòra Manzoni bianco Trentino Doc 2018 Bio
ROSSO Foll Chardonnay Trentino Doc 2018 Bio
ROSSO Vino Santo Trentino Doc 2004
ROSSO Antares Trento Doc 2016 Brut Millesimato
Merano Wine Festival, back to the roots: The WineHunter Helmuth Köcher faces COVID-19 with courage and organization and confirms the dates of the 29th edition scheduled from 6 to 10 November 2020 without upsetting the traditional format, returning to its origins in that distant 1992 where the history of the most glamorous food & wine event was written in the world.
An unforgettable stage of the 4MATIC Tour 2019/2020. Folgaria, Italian municipality in Alpe Cimbra – one of the most beautiful ski areas in Trentino – hosted this event that brings together well-known companies like Mercedes-Benz, Continental, Pocket Coffee, IlMeteo, Atomic, Salomon…and Cantina Toblino.
In an almost fairytale location thanks to the abundant snowfall on Saturday 18 January, skiers and winter sports enthusiasts were able to try the latest news in the world of skiing, touch the cars with their hands and taste an excellent glass of Cantina Toblino Antares Brut Millesimato Trento DOC!
Between ski races, music, snacks…and also some bombardinos…the weekend in Alpe Cimbra with 4MATIC Tour was great!
On Saturday a pure, white, mountain landscape…on Sunday perfect slopes, well-groomed and lots and lots of sun!
Apparently also some employees and friends of Cantina Toblino wandered around Folgaria…
We look forward to seeing you at the next stages!
25-26 Gennaio sat-sun Terminillo‘ (RT) Lazio
01-02 Febbraio sat-sun Pratonevoso‘ (CN) Piemonte
08-09 Febbraio sat-sun Folgarida Marilleva‘ (TN) Trentino
15-16 Febbraio sat-sun La Thuile‘ (AO) Valle d’Aosta
20-23 Febbraio thu-sun Arabba‘ (BL) Veneto
29 Febbraio’ ““ 01 Marzo sat-sun Abetone‘ (PT) Toscana
07-08 Marzo sat-sun Bormio 2000‘ (SO) Lombardia
14-15 Marzo sat-sun Plan de Corones‘ (BZ) Alto Adige
The 4MATIC Tour is now in full swing. Even this year the 4MATIC range of Mercedes-Benz is on the track for a new edition of the 4MATIC Tour. From December 2019 to March 2020 the 4MATIC Tour will arrive on the most exclusive slopes in Italy to live together another winter full of fun of style and skiing!
An appointment not to be missed, also because this year among the partners of the initiative there is also Cantina Toblino! In addition to trying the novelties of Salomon and Atomic by choosing among numerous models of this year, skiers (and not) will be able to try some Mercedes-Benz cars such as GLA 200 d 4MATIC, GLC 220 d 4MATIC and GLE 300 d 4MATIC … and taste a glass of the Cantina Toblino Antares Brut Millesimato Trento DOC!
After the success of the first three stages of Plan de Corones (BZ – South Tyrol) from 27 to 30 December, Ponte di Legno (BS – Lombardy) from 1 to 3 January and Tonale (BS – Lombardy) from 4 to 6 January, the 4MATIC Tour will move throughout Italy, as per the calendar below!
27-30 Dicembre fri-mon Plan de Corones‘ (BZ) Alto Adige
01-03 Gennaio wed-fri Ponte di Legno‘ (BS) Lombardia
04-06 Gennaio sat-mon Tonale‘ (BS) Lombardia
18-19 Gennaio sat-sun Ovindoli‘ (AQ) Abruzzo
25-26 Gennaio sat-sun Terminillo‘ (RT) Lazio
01-02 Febbraio sat-sun Pratonevoso‘ (CN) Piemonte
08-09 Febbraio sat-sun Folgarida Marilleva‘ (TN) Trentino
15-16 Febbraio sat-sun La Thuile‘ (AO) Valle d’Aosta
20-23 Febbraio thu-sun Arabba‘ (BL) Veneto
29 Febbraio’ ““ 01 Marzo sat-sun Abetone‘ (PT) Toscana
07-08 Marzo sat-sun Bormio 2000‘ (SO) Lombardia
14-15 Marzo sat-sun Plan de Corones‘ (BZ) Alto Adige
We are waiting for you on the slopes!