Trentino-Alto Adige

Question 1

What is Südtirol?

Answer 1

Alto Adige

Question 2

What is the language of Alto-Adige?

Answer 2

German

Question 3

Name 3 German/Austrian grape varietals produced in Valle Isarco.

Answer 3

Silvaner
Veltliner
Kerner

Question 4

What is Kerner a crossing of?

Answer 4

Schiava Grossa x Riesling

Question 5

What is the predominate grape of Trentino-Alto Adige?

Answer 5

Schiava (Vernatsch)

Question 6

What is Santa Maddelena?

Answer 6

Alto Adige’s historically important premier geographical appellation for Schiava varietal wines

Question 7

What is Schiava allowed to be blended with in Casteller DOC? (Trentino)

Answer 7

Merlot and Lambrusco

Question 8

What is Lago di Caldaro?

Answer 8

A DOC shared by Trentino and Alto-Adige similar in style to Santa Maddelena

Question 9

Where is the finest growing area for Lagrein?

Answer 9

Gries

• just outside of Bolzanp
• native to Trentino, but thrives in Alto Adige

Question 10

Where do the best examples of Pinot Nero come from in Trentino-Alto Adige?

Answer 10

Bassa Atesina

-Alto Adige’s southernmost growing zone

Question 11

Name a DOC for Teroldego.

Answer 11

Teroldego Rotaliano DOC

-Trentino

Question 12

What is Marzemino?

Answer 12

a genetic progeny of Teroldego and sibling of Lagrein