Italy - Valle D'Aosta Flashcards

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What is the climate of the Valle d’Aosta region??

A

Continental. Long cold winters. Short hot summers.

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What are the 7 sub Appellations of the Valle d’Aosta DOC?

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Arnad-Montjovet
Blanc de Morgex et de la Salle
Chambave
Donnas
Enfer d’Arvie
Nus
Torrette
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Name the DOC and DOCG’s of the Valle d’Aosta

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The Valle d’Aosta has only one DOC: Valle d’Aosta DOC

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Arnad-Montjovet is a subzone of which Italian DOC?

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Valle d’Aosta DOC

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Blanc de Morgex et de la Salle is a subzone of which Italian DOC?

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Valle d’Aosta DOC

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Chambave is a subzone of which Italian DOC?

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Valle d’Aosta DOC

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Donnas is a subzone of which Italian DOC?

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Valle d’Aosta DOC

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Enfer d’Arvie is a subzone of which Italian DOC?

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Valle d’Aosta DOC

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Nus is a subzone of which Italian DOC?

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Valle d’Aosta DOC

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Torrette is a subzone of which Italian DOC?

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Valle d’Aosta DOC

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Which subzones of the Valle d’Aosta does the Petit rouge grape play a large role?

A

Torrette
Chambave
Enfer d’Arvier

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What is the synonym for Nebbiolo in the Valle d’Aosta ?

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Picotendro

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In which subzones of the Valle d’Aosta does Picotendro play a large role in the blends?

A

Donnas

Arnad-Montjovet

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What is the name of the subzone in the Valle d’Aosta on the slopes of Mont Blanc with some of the highest elevations in Europe?

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La Salle

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15
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Name 4 permitted white grape varieties in the Valle d’Aosta DO?

A
Müller-Thurgau
Pinot Grigio
Pinot Bianco
Chardonnay
Petite Arvine
Moscato Bianco
Traminer
Gewürztraminer
Pinot Nero (may be vinified as a white wine)
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Name 4 permitted white grape varieties in the Valle d’Aosta DO?

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Gamay
Pinot Nero
Mayolet
Merlot
Premetta
Gamaret
Vuillermin
Fumin
Syrah
Cornalin
Nebbiolo
Petit Rouge