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Alto Adige/Suditrol Flashcards

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Describe the wine industry in the past and present for AA

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-Extremely old, dates back to Rhaeti tribe (Eustracans)
-One of the oldest regions in German-speaking Europe
-Light red wines exported to Germany were traditional
-Moved towards quality wines in 1990s following German precision and consistent styles
-Cooperative dominated (80%) smaller sized co’ops

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Where are the wine growing regions in AA located?

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All in glacial valleys
1. Venosta Valley in N/W (left are of Y) where Adige river begins
2. Isarco Valley in N/E (right arm of Y)

Only 15% of land is cultivated. Floors for apples, hills for grapes

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What is the climate of AA?

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Continental (rather than alpine) because of mediterreran and Lake Garda’s influence moderates
Sunny, diurnal swings
Avg temp 64
Around Bolzano geological basin so traps heat in summer (near Bolzano)

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Name the 6 wine growing districts in AA

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  1. Baissa Atesina (Unterland)
  2. Oltradige
  3. Bolzano
  4. Val d’Adige
  5. Merano
  6. Valle Iscaro
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What are the NtK varieties in AA - 3 red, 4 white

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Schiava (r)
Lagrien (r)
Pinot Nero

Gewurztraminer (w)
Pinot Bianco/Weissburgunder
Muller Thurgau
Sylvaner

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What does the term Schiava refer to?

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A group of unrelated varieties that share common characteristics

Translates to “female slave”

Grapes look like table grapes and are approachable, light color & body, low tannin, high acid

Native to Alto Adige

Grossa most planted variety

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What are the most widely planted varieties in AA?

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Schiava
Pinot Grigio
Gewurz
Pinot Bianco
Chardonnay

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What blend would a Terlano with no variety listed be?

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50% Pinot Bianco and/or 50% Chardonnay and some Sauv Blanc

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What are the 6 Schiava appellations in AA?

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  1. AA/Suditrol Schiava DOC
  2. AA Santa Maddalena DOC
  3. AA Meranese DOC
  4. AA Colli di Bolzano DOC
  5. Lago di Caldaro DOC
  6. Valdadige Schiava DOC
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What soils types does Schiava and Lagrein do best on?

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Alluvial, gravelly-sandy in Alto Adige

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What soils types does Gewurtraminer do best on?

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Lime rich soils in Alto Adige

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What soils types does Sauvignon do best on?

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Gravel terraced slopes in AA

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What soils types does Sylvaner do best on?

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Weathered, rocky soil

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Describe where in AA Bolzano, Basa Atesina, Venosta Valley and Isarco Valley are and the soil types

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Bolazano - middle of the Y. Volcanic
Basa A. S/W near Trentino and dolomites- Limestone and dolomite
Venosta Valley - N/W, top left of Y. Sandy, infertile
Isarco - N/E, top right of Y. Weather schist, gneiss and slate

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Describe characteristics of Lagrein

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Related to Teroldego
Red wine so dark it is called dunkel (dark)
Rosato styles called kretzler
High tannin and acid

Town: Greis in AA can be on label

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What are the varieties grown in Val d’Adige?

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Sauv Blanc, Pinot Bianco

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What varieties are grown in Isarco Valley?

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German varietals: Sylvaner, Riesling, Muller Thurgau, Kerner

-think furthest north/closest to Austria

18
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What grapes are grown in Merano?

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Schiava

(In Alto Adige)

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What grapes are grown in Val Venosta?

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M-T, Riesling, Pinot Bianco

-used to be apple orchards now center of new vineyard development

20
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What varieties are grown in Oltradige and sub-regions?

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Sub-regions: Lago di Caldaro & Appiano

Schiava

“Heart” of AA wine district

21
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What grapes are grown in Bolzano?

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Lagrein (r) Schiava (r)

In Alto Adige, foot of valleys makes a heat trap

22
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Describe Alto Adige politically?

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Most isolated and independent of the 5 autonomous regions
Officially bi-lingual but German principal language
A “country within a country”

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What are the styles of AA/Suditrol DOC?

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General:
Mainly single varietal
If blend of two grapes, names of both will appear on labels. Applies to red and white
Can be released as riserva after 2 yrs aging (except Schiava and M-T)
Whites - can be vendemmia tardive & passito

Specific:
Lagrein can be added to label. Red or rosato (kretzer)
Weiss - white blend of Chard, PB, PG
-Must be varietally labeled (85% or more)

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What are the grapes and styles in Lago di Caldaro/Kalterersee

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Schiava, 85%
Light, refreshing style
Can be Classico
Auslese - scelto 11.5% min ABV

Region is largest producer of Schiava in AA; inter regional with Trentino

25
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What are the towns in Val d’Adige?

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Terlano, Andreano, Nalles

26
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What is the grape and style of Terlano

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Sauvignon - historical home

Pinot Bianco

Chard, M-T, Pinot Grigio

27
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What are the grapes and style of Sta Maddalena?

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Schiava

Fuller, more structured. Grows in Bolzano heat trap

28
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What are the DOCGs in Alto Adige/Suditrol?

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None

29
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What regions can append Classico in Alto Adige?

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Santa Maddalena
Terlano

30
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What is Italy’s northernmost wine growing region?

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Alto Adige
Specifically Valle Isarco

31
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What are synonyms for Schiava?

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Vernatsch
Trollinger
Urban

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Where is the historic home of Sauvignon in Alto Adige?

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Terlano

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