Alto Adige Flashcards
Kerner is a cross between which two grapes?
Riesling x Schiava
What is the historic grape of the subzone Santa Maddalena of Alto Adige DOC?
Schiava
What are the 3 main sub-zones of Alto Adige DOC?
Terlano, Valle Isarco, Santa Maddalena
What does the term “Kretzer” mean?
Rosato style in Alto Adige. Typically Lagrein grapes.
What does the term “Dunkel” mean?
Dark
What are the three main valleys of Alto Adige?
Venosta, Isarco, and Adige
Until WW2, Alto Adige belonged to what former dynasty?
The Austrian House of Habsburg
What are the three main biotypes of Schiava?
Grossa, Grigia and Gentile
What is the most widely planted red grape in Alto Adige?
Schiava
What is another name for Schiava?
Vernatsch
What grape(s) are used in Terlano?
Sauvignon, Pinot Bianco
What grape(s) are used in Valle Isarco?
German grapes (Sylvaner, Muller Thurgau, etc.)
What grape(s) are used in Lago di Caldaro DOC?
Schiava
Largest quantity of Schiava in entire region
What grapes can be used for white blends in Alto Adige DOC?
Any combination of:
Pinot Bianco, Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay
What grapes can be used for red blends in Alto Adige DOC?
Any combination of:
Cabernet, Merlot, Lagrein