Italy - Trentino Alto Adige Flashcards
Where is Trentino?
Trentino is in the northeast of Italy. It runs from south to north, encompassing the Adige valley.
What are the most important wines in Trentino?
The seventeen varietal wines of the Trentino DOC
What is Trentino’s overall style?
Riper, softer flavours
Name three of Trentino’s red varietals
Lagrein
Marzemino
Cabernet Sauvignon
Name three of Trentino’s white varietals
Pinot Bianco Pinot Grigio Chardonnay Muller-Thurgau Moscato Giallo Nosiola
Where is the Alto Adige?
Northeast Italy, attached to Austria. It is the northernmost region in Italy and is mostly german speaking
What is the Alto Adige’s typical wine-style?
Racy and perfumed
What are the area’s signature white grapes?
Pinot Grigio
What is Pinot Grigio’s style in Alto?
It is more acidic and less fruity than other styles
What is Alto’s most popular red grape?
Schiava
What is Schiava’s flavour style?
Fruity, light, strawberry, candy floss and acidic
What are the two provinces of Trentino-Alto Adige?
Alto-Adige (Sudtirol) in the north, Trentino in the south
What language is spoken in Trentino?
Italian
What language is spoken in Alto-Adige (Sudtirol)?
German
What is the German name of Valle Isarco?
Eisacktaler
Kerner is a crossing of which two grapes?
Schiava Grosso x Riesling
Which region of Trentino-Alto Adige is known for Pinot Grigio?
Oltradige, just south of Bolzano, near the town of Appiano
Does Trentino-Alto Adige produce more red wine or white wine?
Red wine
What is another name for Schiava?
Vernatsch
What region in Trentino-Alto Adige is the premier appellation for Schiava varietal wines?
Santa Maddelena (St. Magdelener)
Where is the best region for Lagrein in Trentino-Alto Adige?
Gries, just outside of Bolzano
Where is the best region for Pinot Nero in Trentino-Alto Adige?
Bassa Atesina
What is Alto Adige’s southernmost’s growing zone?
Bassa Atesina
What are the genetic parents of Marzemino?
Teroldego and an unknown variety
Teroldego is a sibling of which other Trentino-Alto Adige grape?
Lagrein