Alto Adige Flashcards
What does Tre Venezie refer to?
The Veneto, Fruili-Venezia Giulia, Trentino-Alto Adige. Northeastern Italy
Six official subzones of Alto Adige
Colli di Bolzano
Merano
Santa Maddalena
Terlano
Valle Isarco
Val Venosta
Alto Adige is located in the ….., a mountain range within the Southern Limestone Alps
Dolomites
DOC Lago di Caldaro describe
First DOC of TAA in 1970. Schiava based (85%); considered one of the finest reds in the area
When was Alto Adige annexed to Italy?
1919
When were international grapes introduced to Alto Adige?
1850s
What is Alto Adige’s signature grape?
no signature grape; no variety comprises more than 12% of plantings
t/f: Alto Adige has a long history with international grapes and laboratory-created crosses
true
Pinot Grigio is ____-skinned
pink
Alto Adige’s most planted grape
Pinot Grigio
Alto Adige PG typically presents …., compared to Friulu PG
stonier; more linear
Alto Adige vs Loire Valley Sauvignon Blanc
Alto Adige is more fruit driven; less pyrazine influence
What is “Kerner”
white grape, child of Riesling. High in acid (like Riesling) but lacks the flavor refinement of Riesling
Schiava is known in Germany as
Trollinger
Is Alto Adige Pinot Nero more comparable to German SB or Burgundy PN?
Spatburgunder
The small amount of sparkling wine made in Alto Adige is made in the … style
Traditional
Alto Adige sparkling wine aging minimums (and with which regions does it correspond with)
15
36 (riserva)
Same as Champagne (NV v V)
Same as NV v V Trento
Alto Adige sweet wines are made with this method
passito
t/f: Alto Adigo qualifies as a DOC
true
The first DOC of Italy
Vernaccia di San Gimignano (1966)
The overlapping IGT of Alto Adige
Vigneti delle Dolomiti IGT
Another name for Alto Adige DOC varietal rose
Kretzer
__% of Alto Adige’s wines are designated DOC
98
What is a cooperative winery?
a wine producer that is collectively owned by an association of growers
