Alto Adige / Sudtirol Flashcards
How many DOCs are in Alto Adige/Sudtirol?
Name the three DOCs.
3 DOCs
- Alto Adige/Sudtirol DOC (!)
- Lago di Caldaro/Kaltenrersee (!)
- Valadige / Etschtaler DOC
The last two are shared with Trentino
This red variety has been grown in Alto Adige/Sudtriol since the middle of 19th century with current planting around 7% of the total area under vine.
It thrives in Bassa Atesina district on the west facing slopes (the east side) ofthe Adige /Etsch River around the towns of Egna/Neumarkt, Montagna/Montan and Mazzone.
Pinot Nero / Blauburgunder
What does Schiava mean in Italian?
“female slave”
The grape varieties have been tied to poles as opposed to growing freely in trees.
Which area produces the most quantity of Schiava in Alto Adige?
Lago di Caldaro/Kalterersee DOC (!)
True or False
Due to alpine climate, the area around Bolzano is not suitable to grow vines.
False
Becuase of surrouding mountains effectively serving as a heat sink, Bolzano is one of the hottest areas in all of Italy.,
What are the two exceptions that are not varietally labelled for Alto Adige/Sudtirol DOC (!)?
- Tranditional method sparkling wine
- Alto Adige/Sudtirol Weiss, blend based on Chardonnay, PInot Bianco, PInot Grigio
Alto Adige is bodered by:
To the north (country)?
To the west (country and region)?
To the east (country and region)?
To the south (region)?
- Austria to the north
- ‘Switzerland and Lombardia to the west
- Austria and Veneto to the east
- Trentino to the south
True or False
Majority of wine produced for Alto Adige/Sudtirol DOC are varietals, however white blends of two varieties are allowed but should have both varieties appear on the label.
True
What is the DOC category for traditional sparkling wines in Alto Adige/Sudtirol DOC?
Spumante Metodo Classico Alto Adige/Sudtirol DOC
This Moscato family grape is crafted a prized and unique dessert wine of considerable renown.
The grape is more widespread in Alto Adige / Sudtirol than in Trentino and the former is said to produce teh best examples of the two.
Moscato Rosa / Rosenmuskateller
What is the main river that crosses Alto Adige and what is its main tributary?
Adige/Etsch River
Isarco/Eisack River
This grape produces world class wine in Alto Adige / Sudtirol today. It has been grown in the area since 1850s and quickly became one of the leading white grape varaeties in the region.
The winegrowing districts of Oltradige/Uberetsch (partiuclarly around the town of Appiano/Epian) and Valdadige produce the best expressions of this grape.
PInot Bianco / Weissburgunder (!)
What is the main grape variety growin in Merano/Meran district?
Schiava
What is the red traditional and native grape that is still the most commonly planted “variety” in Alto Adige?
Schiava / Vernatsch (!)
One of the best examples of this white grape variety in Italy is produced in Alto Adige today Often labeled without “Blanc”.
Sauvignon Blanc (!)
Who were the Rhaeti?
An ancient Alpine people of Etruscan origin, Rhaeti tribe culitvated vines in Alto Adige before the terriotry was conquered by the Roman Empire in 15 BC.
List six Alto Adige/Sudtirol Schiava appellations (including two not of the DOC).
- Alto Adige/Sudtirol Schiava DOC
- Alto Adige Santa Maddalena/Sudtirol St.Magdalener DOC
- Alto Adige Meranese/Sudtirol Meraner DOC
- Alto Adige Colli di Bolzano/Sudtirol Bozner Leiten DOC
- Lago di Caldaro/Kalterersee DOC
- Valdadige/Etschtaler Schiava DOC
What does Dunkel mean as it accompanies Lagrein on the wine label?
Dark
True or False
Schiava does not refer to a single variety but rather to a group of unrelated varieties that share common characteristics.
True
True or False
Alto Adige/Sudtirol grows 10% to Europe’s total apple prodcuction.
True
Where (hamlet) is said to produce the most distingushed Lagrein within Bolzano/Bozen district?
Hamlet of Gries on the flat, greavelly sandy plain
True or False
Most of the wines produced in Alto Adige/Sudtirol fall within the Alto Adige/Sudtirol DOC category, very few of them are labeled using the inter-regional IGT designation Vigneti delle Dolomiti.
True
What is the percentage of land cultivable in Alto Adige?
15%
What is the traditional training system in Alto Adige/Sudtirol?
Pergola Trentina
Usually smaller in size and closer to the ground than Trentino.
Increasingly replaced by Guyot system.
This German Riesling x Schiava cross is generally considered one of the most successful crosses in terms of complexity and aromatic quality.
It is predominantly planted on high altitude sites in the Isarco Valley/Eisacktal and Venosta Valley/Vinschgau.
Kerner
List seven main winegrowing districts of Alto Adige/Sudtirol.
- Bassa Atesina/Unterland
- Oltradige/Uberetsch
- Bolzano/Bozen
- Val d’Adige/Etschtal
- Merano/Meran
- Valle Isarco/Eisacktal
- Val Venosta/Vinschgau
True or False
Of the three main valleys in Alto Adige, Adige Valley is the steepest.
False
Isarco/Eisacktal and Venosta/Vinschgau have steepest slopes
What is the capital of Alto Adige/Sudtirol?
Bolzano/Bozen
Which grape has been grown in Termeno / Tramin for centuries, the town considered to be the place of origin for Gewurztraminer?
Traminer
Where area is said to be the historic home of Gewurztraminer in Alto Adige/Sudtirol?
The west side of Bassa Atesina/Unterland winegrowing district around the towns of Termeno/Tramin and Cortaccia/Kurtatsch.
Which district in Alto Adige is the southernmost district with vineyards on both banks of the Adige/Etsch River?
Bassa Atesina/Unterland
This grape is able to express its real potential when planted in Alto Adige / Sudtirol’s steep slopes at high altitude, particularly in the cool valleys of Isarco/Eisactal and Venosta/Vinschgau.
Muller Thurgau(!)
What German grape varieties (4) are placed special emphasis in cool winegrowing area of Valle Isarco/Eisacktal?
German varieties such as Silvaner (Sylvaner), Riesling, Muller Thurgau and Kernar.