Northern Italy - Valle d'Aosta

Question 1

What is the geography in Valle d’Aosta like?

Answer 1

• mountainous
• landlocked
• high elevation
• nestled in the northern alps

Question 2

What is the least populous region in italy?

Answer 2

Valle d’Aosta

Question 3

What is the climate like in Valle d’Aosta?

Answer 3

Continental
- long, cold winters
- short, hot summers

Question 4

How does valle d’Aosta rank among the other winegrowing regions in italy?

Answer 4

ranks last out of 20 regions in volume of production

Question 5

What are the DOC/DOCG zones in valle d’aosta

Answer 5

there is only one DOC zone which is Valle d’Aosta DOCG

Question 6

T/F
Valle d’Aosta wines may be labeled varietally?

Answer 6

True

Question 7

What are the main white varieties in Valle d’Aosta?

Answer 7

• Blanc de Morgex
• Müller-Thurgau
• Pinot Grigio
• Chardonnay
• Petite Arvine
• Moscato

Question 8

What are the main red varieties in Valle d’Aosta?

Answer 8

• Petit Rouge
• Picotendro (Nebbiolo)
• Gamay
• Merlot
• Pinot Noir