The winery
Azienda Vinicola Fratelli Dorigati
Family-owned winery in Mezzocorona (Trento), specializing in Teroldego Rotaliano and Traditional Method sparkling wines (Trento DOC), active since 1858.
- Trentino (Piana Rotaliana, Mezzocorona) · Italia
- Since 1858
- 12 products
The story
The Dorigati family has been active in Mezzocorona for generations: the company traces its origins to 1858 and developed as a family-run business dedicated to viticulture in the Piana Rotaliana. The current premises at Via Dante 5 date back to the early 20th century, with later extensions and a winery renovation completed in 1998. In the 1980s the winery also launched the Methius project, a Trento DOC Metodo Classico reserve.
Production philosophy
The winery focuses on territorial identity and quality: traditional viticultural practices, cluster selection and winemaking designed to bring out the character of the individual vineyards of the Piana Rotaliana and the pedemontane hills. It produces both 'classic' wines tied to the territory and Metodo Classico sparkling wines, with attention to artisanal process management.
Terroir and vineyards
The vineyards are concentrated in the Piana Rotaliana and on the foothill slopes of Mezzocorona, with some plots associated with specific crus, such as the 'Bagolari' vineyard. Some Traditional Method cuvées come from hilly areas such as Faedo and Pressano; the soils include fluvial and glacial deposits typical of the area.
Awards and recognition
Falstaff Trophy Trentino 2021: Luigi Vigna Sottodossi Teroldego Rotaliano Riserva 2016; Diedri Teroldego Rotaliano Riserva DOC 2018.
Characteristics
- Grape varieties
- Teroldego Rotaliano
- Lagrein
- Rebo
- Pinot Grigio
- Chardonnay
- Pinot Nero
What makes it distinctive
- A family-owned estate operating since 1858.
- Specializing in Teroldego Rotaliano and typical wines from the Piana Rotaliana.
- Production of high-quality Metodo Classico.
- Historic winery located in the center of Mezzocorona with underground cellars for aging.
- Documented wine awards.