Alto Adige Flashcards

1
Q

Kerner is a cross between which two grapes?

A

Riesling x Schiava

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2
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What is the historic grape of the subzone Santa Maddalena of Alto Adige DOC?

A

Schiava

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

A

Terlano, Valle Isarco, Santa Maddalena

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4
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What does the term “Kretzer” mean?

A

Rosato style in Alto Adige. Typically Lagrein grapes.

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5
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What does the term “Dunkel” mean?

A

Dark

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6
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What are the three main valleys of Alto Adige?

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Venosta, Isarco, and Adige

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7
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Until WW2, Alto Adige belonged to what former dynasty?

A

The Austrian House of Habsburg

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8
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What are the three main biotypes of Schiava?

A

Grossa, Grigia and Gentile

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9
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What is the most widely planted red grape in Alto Adige?

A

Schiava

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10
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What is another name for Schiava?

A

Vernatsch

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11
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What grape(s) are used in Terlano?

A

Sauvignon, Pinot Bianco

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12
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What grape(s) are used in Valle Isarco?

A

German grapes (Sylvaner, Muller Thurgau, etc.)

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13
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What grape(s) are used in Lago di Caldaro DOC?

A

Schiava

Largest quantity of Schiava in entire region

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14
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What grapes can be used for white blends in Alto Adige DOC?

A

Any combination of:

Pinot Bianco, Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay

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15
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What grapes can be used for red blends in Alto Adige DOC?

A

Any combination of:

Cabernet, Merlot, Lagrein

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16
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Are wines in Alto Adige typically varietal or blends?

A

Varietal