Trentino* Flashcards
How did Trentino’s history help to shape its modern wine industry?
What is the importance of German and Austrian influence on Trentino’s wine industry?
What are the factors that influence the Trentino’s climate and how the region is divided climatically?
How is Trentino’s growing area sub-divided and what makes the divisions different from each other (soils,
climate, elevations, grape varieties, etc.)?
Describe the topography and soils of Trentino’s winegrowing areas.
What is the influence of rivers, lakes and valleys on viticultural practices in Trentino?
How has the vineyard landscape and the current most planted varieties in Trentino changed over time?
What are the grape varieties utilized for Trentino’s “need to know” appellations?
What is the origin and history of Trentino’s “need to know” grape varieties?
Which varieties are used for still, sparkling and dessert wines in Trentino?
Which wines allow blending partners and which must be 100% varietal in Trentino?
What are the permissible wine styles (still, sparkling, dessert, etc.) of the “need to know” appellations in Trentino?
What winemaking techniques are specific to “need to know” appellations in Trentino?
What are the legally permissible blending formulas of the “need to know” appellations in Trentino?
Where are the “need to know” appellations situated within Trentino’s sub-regions?
Describe the climate, topography and geology of the “need to know” appellations in Trentino.
Who are the key historical figures associated with specific appellations in Trentino?
Whatis the capital of Trentino
Trento
What is Bolzano?
Historic name for Alto Adige.
What is Südtirol?
German term for Alto Adige
What is South Tyrol?
Südtirol, former Austrian territory
How do the people of Trentino - Alto Adige identify with the Italian nation?
people from Trentino identifies with Italy; Alto Adige has more in common with Austria than Italy, but the people self-identify as Tyrollean (“insular.”)
When did wine trade from Trentino expand north of the Alps?
92 CE, Roman emperor Domitian prohibited wine trade from north to south on the Italian Peninsula
Wine in Trentino dates from what time?
ancient Etruscan wine amphora date to 7th century BCE
When did Trentino - Alto Adige become incorporated into Italy?
Trentino and Alto Adige were annexed after WWI; administratively Alto Adige was combined with Trentino after WWII
What is the quality pyramid in Trentino?
80% DOC
What is Tridentum?
Roman city at site of present day Trento, economic and political center of the region
What was the commercial effect on wine making in Trentino when controlled by Austro-Hungarian Empire?
beneficial in terms of viticulture, oenology and exports
What is the Fondazione Edmund Mach?
agricultural research center started in 1874 in northern Trentino at the former monastery San Michele all’Adige
What regions border Trentino?
Lombardia (W/SW), Veneto (E/SE), Alto Adige (N)
Name the 4 principal rivers of Trentino and where they empty.
Adige into Adriatic, Sarca into Lake Garda, Avisio into Adige, Brenta into Adriatic [Sarca>Garda]
What is the second longest river in Italy?
Adige River
What is the difference between limestone and Dolomite?
Dolomite contains high level of magnesium (11%)
How is Trentino divided climatically?
southern part is Mediterranean; central part is semi-continental; Tributary/Transversal Valleys is alpine
What climatic factor limits viticulture of red grapes?
fall rains force early picking
What is Ora del Garda?
daytime north blowing breeze across Lake Garda
Where is Val de Cembra?
valley formed by Aviso River, just northeast of Trento, which flows into Adige River [ACA]
What are the wine growing districts of Valadige?
along Adige River: Campo Rotaliano (N) and Vallagarina (S) (Rotaliano Plain and Lagarina Valley)