Trentino-Alto Adige

Question 1

Where is Trentino-Alto Adige and what countries border it?

Answer 1

• Northeastern Italy
• Austria and Switzerland

Question 2

What is the climate of Trentino-Alto Adige?

Answer 2

Cool Continental

Question 3

What mountain range plays a major feature in Trentino-Alto Adige?

Answer 3

The Alps

Question 4

Is Trentino-Alto Adige best known for blends or for single grape variety wines?

Answer 4

Single grape variety wines, typically noted on the wine label.

Question 5

What are the 4 main white grape varieties of Trentino-Alto Adige?

Answer 5

1. Pinot Grigio
2. Chardonnay
3. Sauvignon Blanc
4. Pinot Bianco

Question 6

Which 3 red grape varieties is Trentino-Alto Adige best known for?

Answer 6

1. Pinot Nero
2. Teroldego
3. Lagrein

Question 7

• Which levels of wine classifications are made in Trentino-Alto Adige?
• Which status makes the most production?

Answer 7

• IGP, DOC, DOCG
• Most of production is DOC status, single grape variety wines.

Question 8

Which 3 DOCs of Trentino-Alto Adige do you need to know for the exam?

Answer 8

1. Alto-Adige (Südtiroler) DOC
2. Trentino DOC
3. Valdadige DOC

Question 9

Valdadige DOC is a multi-regional appellation.

What does it encapsulate?

Answer 9

Encapsulates Trentino-Alto Adige and Verona in Veneto, but the majority of wines are released under the separate Trentino DOC and Alto-Adige (Südtiroler) DOC.

Question 10

Name 2 important producers in Trentino-Alto Adige.

Answer 10

1. Cantina Terlano
2. Tiefenbrunner

Question 11

Fill in the blank.

Many of the producers in Alto-Adige are ______.

Answer 11

co-ops