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D3 Italy: North-East Flashcards

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What style of wine is mainly produced in Trentino?

A

Mainly white
Unoaked, fresh, Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay and Muller-Thurgau

Some reds from Teroldego, Merlot, Marzemino

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What type of business dominates the production in Trentino?

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80% of the wines are produced by co-ops

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What is the climate in Trentino?

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Moderate continental
With cooling influences
Daytime summer temperatures can be high
Large diurnal range due to cold air descending from the mountains at night

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Why are summer daytime temperatures high in Trentino?

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Mountains provide protection from cold North winds
Moderating influence of Lake Garda
Heat builds up on the valley floor during growing season

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Percentage of Vineyard area planted to white vs red in Trentino?

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75% white 25% red

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Average maximum yields in Trentino?

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100 hL/ha for whites

90 hL/ha for reds

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Name some of the grape varieties used in the overarching Trentino DOC. Straight variety or blends?

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Single variety
Pinot Grigio
Chardonnay
Miller Thurgau
Pinot Bianco
Riesling
Sauvignon Blanc
Gewurztraminer
Merlot
Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Franc
Pinot Noir
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Name three important local black grape varieties for Trentino.

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Teroldego
Marzemino
Lagrein

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In which DOC are the best Teroldego wines found?

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Teroldego Rotaliano DOC

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If grown outside of the main DOC for Teroldego, how can the wines be labeled?

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If grown outside of Teroldego Rotaliano DOC, can’t be labeled Trentino DOC. Must be Vini delle Dolomiti IGT

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From what subzone of the Trentino DOC are the best Marzemino wines found? Why?

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Ziresi

Because of the full sun exposure and Rich calcareous/clay and basalt soil’s

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How is bitterness in Lagrain wines being addressed by winemakers?

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Shorter a maceration times and oak aging

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Which black grapes variety in Trentino needs plenty of sunshine to ripen fully and can be subject to pour fruit set and therefore low yields?

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Lagrein

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What are the labeling terms for Red and Rosé Lagrain in Trentino?

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Can use Italian and German

rubino/dunkel

Rosato/kretzer

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