Valle d'Aosta Flashcards
(15 cards)
What is the traditional home of Moscato Bianco in Valle d’Aosta?
Chambave
What is the major river of the Valle d’Aosta?
Dora Baltea
What is the predominant grape variety of the sub-zone Donnas of Valle d’Aosta?
Nebbiolo (Picotendro)
What is the predominant grape variety of the sub-zone Arnad-Montjovet of Valle d’Aosta?
Nebbiolo (Picotendro)
What is the traditional vine training system of Valle d’Aosta?
Pergola
What is the predominant grape variety of the sub-zone Torrette of Valle d’Aosta?
Petit Rouge
What does “fletri” denote on a label?
Passito style wine
How many DOCs are in Valle d’Aosta?
One: Valle d’Aosta DOC
In Valle d’Aosta, Malvoisie is actually what grape?
Pinot Grigio
What is the aging requirement for Donnas red wines?
Minimum 24 months (with at least 10 months in oak)
What is Italy’s smallest wine region?
Valle d’Aosta
What is the IGP for the Valle d’Aosta?
There is none
What is the predominant grape variety of the sub-zone Blanc de Morgex et de La Salle of Valle d’Aosta?
Prié Blanc
Which subzone of Valle d’Aosta is unaffected by phylloxera?
Blanc de Morgex et La Salle
What is another name for Nebbiolo in Valle d’Aosta?
Picotendro