Alto Adige Flashcards
1
Q
Until WW2, Alto Adige belonged to what former dynasty?
A
The Austrian House of Habsburg
2
Q
Kerner is a cross between which two grapes?
A
Riesling x Schiava
3
Q
what are the three main valleys of alto adige?
A
venosta, isarco, adige
4
Q
What is the most widely planted red grape in Alto Adige?
A
Schiava
5
Q
What does the term “Dunkel” mean?
A
Dark
6
Q
What are the three main biotypes of Schiava?
A
Grossa, Grigia and Gentile
7
Q
What is another name for Schiava?
A
Vernatsch
8
Q
Terlano/Terlaner is a subzone of which appellation?
A
Alto Adige / Südtirol
9
Q
What does the term “Kretzer” mean?
A
Rosato style in Alto Adige
10
Q
What is the historic grape of the subzone Santa Maddalena of Alto Adige DOC?
A
Schiava
