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How did Trentino’s history help to shape its modern wine industry?

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What is the importance of German and Austrian influence on Trentino’s wine industry?

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What are the factors that influence the Trentino’s climate and how the region is divided climatically?

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How is Trentino’s growing area sub-divided and what makes the divisions different from each other (soils,
climate, elevations, grape varieties, etc.)?

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Describe the topography and soils of Trentino’s winegrowing areas.

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What is the influence of rivers, lakes and valleys on viticultural practices in Trentino?

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How has the vineyard landscape and the current most planted varieties in Trentino changed over time?

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What are the grape varieties utilized for Trentino’s “need to know” appellations?

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What is the origin and history of Trentino’s “need to know” grape varieties?

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Which varieties are used for still, sparkling and dessert wines in Trentino?

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Which wines allow blending partners and which must be 100% varietal in Trentino?

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What are the permissible wine styles (still, sparkling, dessert, etc.) of the “need to know” appellations in Trentino?

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What winemaking techniques are specific to “need to know” appellations in Trentino?

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What are the legally permissible blending formulas of the “need to know” appellations in Trentino?

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Where are the “need to know” appellations situated within Trentino’s sub-regions?

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Describe the climate, topography and geology of the “need to know” appellations in Trentino.

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Who are the key historical figures associated with specific appellations in Trentino?

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Whatis the capital of Trentino?

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Trento

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What is Bolzano?

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Historic name for Alto Adige.

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What is Südtirol?

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German term for Alto Adige

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What is South Tyrol?

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Südtirol, former Austrian territory

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How do the people of Trentino - Alto Adige identify with the Italian nation?

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people from Trentino identifies with Italy; Alto Adige has more in common with Austria than Italy, but the people self-identify as Tyrollean (“insular.”)

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When did wine trade from Trentino expand north of the Alps?

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92 CE, Roman emperor Domitian prohibited wine trade from north to south on the Italian Peninsula

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Wine in Trentino dates back to what era?

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ancient Etruscan wine amphora date to 7th century BCE

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When did Trentino - Alto Adige become incorporated into Italy?

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Trentino and Alto Adige were annexed after WWI; administratively Alto Adige was combined with Trentino after WWII

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What is the quality pyramid in Trentino?

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80% DOC

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What is Tridentum?

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Roman city at site of present day Trento, economic and political center of the region

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What was the commercial effect on wine making in Trentino when controlled by Austro-Hungarian Empire?

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beneficial in terms of viticulture, oenology and exports

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What is the Fondazione Edmund Mach?

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agricultural research center started in 1874 in northern Trentino at the former monastery San Michele all’Adige

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What regions border Trentino?

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Lombardia (W/SW), Veneto (E/SE), Alto Adige (N)

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Name the 4 principal rivers of Trentino and where they empty.

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Adige into Adriatic, Sarca into Lake Garda, Avisio into Adige, Brenta into Adriatic [Sarca>Garda]

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What is the second longest river in Italy?

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Adige River

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What is the difference between limestone and Dolomite?

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Dolomite contains high level of magnesium (11%)

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How is Trentino divided climatically?

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southern part is Mediterranean; central part is semi-continental; Tributary/Transversal Valleys is alpine

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What climatic factor limits viticulture of red grapes?

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fall rains force early picking

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What is Ora del Garda?

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daytime north blowing breeze across Lake Garda

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Where is Val de Cembra?

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valley formed by Aviso River, just northeast of Trento, which flows into Adige River [ACA]

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What are the wine growing districts of Valadige?

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along Adige River: Campo Rotaliano (N) and Vallagarina (S) (Rotaliano Plain and Lagarina Valley)

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Where is Valle dei Laghi?

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formed by Sarca River north of Lake Garda

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Where is Val Sugana?

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formed by Brento River; southeast of Trento [sugarbear]

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What are the native and traditional need to know white grapes in Trentino?

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What are the native and traditional need to know red grapes in Trentino?

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Teroldego and Marzemino

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What are the international need to know white grapes in Trentino?

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Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Müller-Thurgau

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What are the international need to know red grapes in Trentino?

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What is mix of red/white grapes in Trentino?

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now 70% white (historically was red)

46
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What is the significance of Tenuta San Leonardo?

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produces premium Bordeaux blends in Trentino (others international reds are easy drinking)

47
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When did production of red/white grapes flip in Trentino?

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1980’s with varietal Chardonnay and Pinot Grigio

48
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What is the genetic origin of Müller-Thurgau?

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cross between Riesling and Madeleine Royale

49
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What wine is associated with Nosiola?

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Vino Santo; dry versions are also made

50
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What wine growing district is associated with Nosiola?

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Valle dei Laghi (Vino Santo) [vinO santo TrentinO]

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What is the most planted grape in Trentino?

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Chardonnay, introduced at end of 19th century [only region where most planted grape is international?]

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What wine growing district is associated with Müller-Thurgau?

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Val de Cembra (Aviso River) and city of Faedo

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What is the most harvested grape in Trentino?

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Pinot Grigio (second most widely planted after Chardonnay]

54
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Marzemino is native to where?

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Vallagrina

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Teroldego is native to where?

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Trentino’s Rotaliano (sandy) Plain

56
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Describe the topographic breakdown of Trentino.

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mostly mountain (70% at high altitude)

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What is the main influence of the climate in the southern part of Trentino?

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lake and breezes moderate, creating Mediterranean climate

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What is the climate in Val Sugana?

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alpine climate in a transversal valley in Trentino

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What is the climate in Val di Cembra?

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alpine climate in a tributary valley in Trentino

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What is the climate in Valdadige?

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semi-continental, mix of Mediterranean and alpine climates

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What is the climate in Valle dei Laghi?

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Mediterranean climate in Trentino due to moderation effect of Lake Garda

62
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Where is rainfall higher in Trentino?

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southern part

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How does altitude influence rainfall in Trentino?

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higher altitude gets more rain

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When does rain occur in Trentino? how does it affect viticulture?

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spring and fall; fall rain forces early picking and suboptimal maturity with less cultivation of red grapes

65
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What are the historically important red grapes in Trentino?

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Schiava, Teroldego, Marezzino and Enantio [STEM]

66
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Where are dry versions of Nosiola made?

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What is significance of the genetics of Teroldego?

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related to Dureza, parent of Syrah

68
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What is the “Prince of Trentino”?

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What is most important wine area of Trentino?

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Valdadige, 80% of vineyards

70
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What is Pergola Trentina?

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traditional, local, over-head training system with an inclined wire support

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What are the advantages of Pergola Trentina?

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capture sunshine and ensure ventilation

72
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What is most important appellation in Trentino in terms of volume?

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Trentino DOC

73
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What is most important appellation in Trentino in terms of different styles of wine produced?

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Trentino DOC

74
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Name a large regional DOC in Trentino?

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Trentino DOC

75
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What is the role of single varietals in Trentino DOC?

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great majority of production, 85% minimum for variety, except for 100% for Gewurztraminer and a few other.

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How many sub-zones are in Trentino DOC?

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What are the need to know sub-zones in Trentino DOC?

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T. Vino Santo, T. Vino Santo Superiore, T. Marzemino Superiore Isera, T. Marzemino Superiore Ziresi

78
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Who is Foradori?

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Elisabetta Foradori, pioneer producer of high quality wine in Teroldego Rotarian DOC [P]

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What is the meaning of Ziresi?

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cherry trees in Trentino dialect

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What style wines are made in Teroldego Rotaliano DOC

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dry, still, red and rose from Teroldego

81
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Who is Ferrari?

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Giulio Ferrari, oenologist in Trentino, that pioneered high quality bottle fermented sparkling wine starting 1902 [P)

82
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What was first Italian DOC dedicated exclusively to traditional method sparkling wine?

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Trento DOC (1993)

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Trento DOC overlaps with what appellation?

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Trentino DOC

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What are the main grapes used in Trento DOC?

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Chardonnay and Pinot Nero (Pinot Blanc and/or Meunier are also allowed)

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What are lees aging requirements in Trento DOC?

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15/24/36 months: NV/vintage (Millesimato)/Riserva [like Franciacorta, more than Champagne for NV aging]

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What are the primary IGT’s in Trentino?

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Vigneti delle Dolomiti IGT, inter-regional (Trentino, Alto Adige, part of Veneto) appellation

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What quality wines come from Vigneti delle Dolomiti IGT?

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Bordeaux blends and single varietals

88
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Trentino’s wine industry is dominated by what type of producer?

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cooperatives

89
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What is the most planted red grape in Trentino?

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Teroldego or Merlot (6%)

90
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What is the history of cooperatives in Trentino?

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local independent grassroot effort dating from early 1900’s as opposed to governmental sponsored organization as in other regions

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How is the focus of cooperatives in Trentino different from other regions?

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strong focus on quality, even to the extent of single vineyard bottlings

92
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Müller-Thurgau is a need to know grape in what region?

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both Trentino (Val de Cemba) and Alto Adige (Isarco Valley and Venosta Valley)

93
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What is the difference between Isarco and Sarco

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Isarco River flows into Adige River in Alto Adige; Sarco river flows into Lake Garda

94
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Where are most of the Trentino’s vineyards found?

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on the valley floor [contrast with Alto Adige: hillsides, floor reserved for apples]

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What is the difference between chalk and limestone?

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“Chalk” is a variety of “limestone” which is composed primarily of the shells of single-celled, calcium carbonate secreting creatures. Limestone, but not chalk, is a soil in Trentino

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