Valle d'Aosta Wine Production/Style

Question 1

What style(s) of wine does Fumin produce?

Answer 1

What style(s) of wine does Fumin produce?

Question 2

What is another name for Malvoise in Valle d’Aosta?

Answer 2

Pinot Grigio/Pinot Gris

Question 3

What are the main grapes are used to produce sweet wines in Valle d’Aosta?

Answer 3

Moscato Bianco and Pinot Grigio

Question 4

How are late harvest wines labelled?

Answer 4

Vendemmia Tardiva or Vendange Tardive

Question 5

How are passito wines labelled?

Answer 5

Passito or Fletri

Question 6

What are the DOC rules regarding maturation of red wine in Valle d’Aosta?

Answer 6

5 months maturation in bottle or any type of vessel before release

Question 7

What are the DOC rules regarding maturation of white wine in Valle d’Aosta?

Answer 7

There is no minimum ageing requirement

Question 8

How are sweet wines produced in Valle d’Aosta?

Answer 8

Late Harvest and Passito (Fletri)

Question 9

What are the general red wine characteristics in Valle d’Aosta?

Answer 9

Fruity and often spicy. Light to medium body and moderate to firm in tannin with bright acidity

Question 10

What are the general white wine characteristics in Valle d’Aosta?

Answer 10

Juicy, floral and fruity. High in acid, moderate in alcohol, often with a marked mineral character

Question 11

What are the general wine characteristics in Valle d’Aosta?

Answer 11

Due to short summers and high altitude, they tend to be light and show vibrant fresh fruit and high acidity

Question 12

What are the generic characteristics of Valle d’Aosta wines?

Answer 12

Most are single varietal, easy-drinking, simple wines that tend to be light and show vibrant fresh fruit and high acidity

Question 13

What does ‘fletr’ mean on a label?

Answer 13

Passito style wine

Question 14

What is the difference between Late Harvest and Passito?

Answer 14

Late Harvest is made from overripe grapes and Passito is from air-dried grapes

Question 15

Which grape are sparkling wines mostly made from?

Answer 15

Prie Blanc

Question 16

How do Nebbiolos from Valle d’Aosta compare with those from Piemonte

Answer 16

They are pales and less structured without the Piemontese power

Question 17

What is another name for Picotendro in Valle d’Aosta?

Answer 17

Nebbiolo

Question 18

What are the characteristics of Petite Arvine?

Answer 18

Straw-yellow in colour with high acidity, extract and alcohol. Floral notes and aromas of grapefruit, pear and exotic fruit with a saline finish.

Question 19

What style(s) of sweet wine does Petite Arvine produce in Valle d’Aosta?

Answer 19

Suitable for late-harvest and can age well

Question 20

Where does Petite Arvine orginate from?

Answer 20

Switzerland

Question 21

What are the characteristics of Fumin?

Answer 21

Deep ruby, full-bodied, high in acidity and tannin. Aromas of red fruit, herbs, pepper and sweet spice

Question 22

What are the characteristics of Petit Rouge?

Answer 22

Dark coloured, medium-bodied wines with good acidity. Aromas of red flowers, fresh red fruit, almonds and spice

Question 23

What is the most widely planted red grape in Valle d’Aosta?

Answer 23

Petit Rouge (16%)

Question 24

What is another name for Petit Rouge in Valle d’Aosta?

Answer 24

Picciourouzo

Question 25

What is another name for Nebbiolo in Valle d'Aosta?

Answer 25

Picotendro

Question 26

What are the characteristics of Prie Blanc?

Answer 26

Very pale in colour and light-bodied. High acidity and strong minerality. Aromas of white flowers, green apple, mountain hay and herbs.

Question 27

What grape is mostly used to make small quantities of traditional method sparkling wines in Valle d'Aosta?

Answer 27

Prie Blanc

Question 28

What grape is used to make tiny quantities of Ice Wine in Valle d'Aosta?

Answer 28

Prie Blanc

Question 29

What is the most widely planted white grape in Valle d'Aosta?

Answer 29

Prie Blanc (Blanc de Morgex) (7%)

Question 30

What style(s) of sweet wine does Malvoisie produce?

Answer 30

A sweet late harvest or passito wine made from Pinot Grigio

Question 31

What style(s) of white wine does Malvoisie produce?

Answer 31

A dry aromatic single-varietal wine also labelled as Pinot Grigio

Question 32

What are the ageing characteristics of Fumin?

Answer 32

Long-lived wines that benefit from small oak barrel maturation. After a few years, they develop interesting balsamic notes

Question 33

What is another name for Prie Rouge in Valle d'Aosta?

Answer 33

Premetta

Question 34

What style(s) of wine does Prie Rouge produce?

Answer 34

A natural rosato wine due to its very think skin and light tannins

Question 35

Which subzone(s) is Prie Rouge mainly found in Valle d'Aosta?

Answer 35

Central Valley in the towns of St Pierre and Aymavilles

Question 36

What are the characteristics of Prie Rouge?

Answer 36

Medium acidity with aromas of rose, strawberry and sweet spice