Alto Adige

Question 1

Kerner is a cross between which two grapes?

Answer 1

Riesling x Schiava

Question 2

What is the historic grape of the subzone Santa Maddalena of Alto Adige DOC?

Answer 2

Schiava

Question 3

What are the 3 main sub-zones of Alto Adige DOC?

Answer 3

Terlano, Valle Isarco, Santa Maddalena

Question 4

What does the term “Kretzer” mean?

Answer 4

Rosato style in Alto Adige. Typically Lagrein grapes.

Question 5

What does the term “Dunkel” mean?

Answer 5

Dark

Question 6

What are the three main valleys of Alto Adige?

Answer 6

Venosta, Isarco, and Adige

Question 7

Until WW2, Alto Adige belonged to what former dynasty?

Answer 7

The Austrian House of Habsburg

Question 8

What are the three main biotypes of Schiava?

Answer 8

Grossa, Grigia and Gentile

Question 9

What is the most widely planted red grape in Alto Adige?

Answer 9

Schiava

Question 10

What is another name for Schiava?

Answer 10

Vernatsch

Question 11

What grape(s) are used in Terlano?

Answer 11

Sauvignon, Pinot Bianco

Question 12

What grape(s) are used in Valle Isarco?

Answer 12

German grapes (Sylvaner, Muller Thurgau, etc.)

Question 13

What grape(s) are used in Lago di Caldaro DOC?

Answer 13

Schiava

Largest quantity of Schiava in entire region

Question 14

What grapes can be used for white blends in Alto Adige DOC?

Answer 14

Any combination of:

Pinot Bianco, Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay

Question 15

What grapes can be used for red blends in Alto Adige DOC?

Answer 15

Any combination of:

Cabernet, Merlot, Lagrein

Question 16

Are wines in Alto Adige typically varietal or blends?

Answer 16

Varietal