Trentino - Alto Adige Flashcards
Which two grape varieties account for more than 50% of the wine production in Trentino DOC?
Chardonnay & Pinot Grigio
Gewürztraminer and Traminer originated in the Alto Adige town of Tramin/Termeno?
True or False
False
Lago di Caldaro/Kalterersee is not a subzone of Alto Adige/Südtirol.
True or False?
True
Which area of Trentino is most affected by Lake Garda?
Valle dei Laghi (The Valley of the Lakes)
The majority of Trentino’s wine come under the IGT designation.
True or False?
False.
The majority of Trentino’s vines are planted on valley floors.
True or False?
True
Trentino’s wine industry is dominated by cooperatives.
True or False?
True
White varieties account for the majority of Trentino’s vineyards.
True or False?
True
What is the Ora del Garda?
A wind that, in winter, brings warmth from the waters of Lake Garda.
In which area is the Nosiola grape mostly found?
Valle dei Laghi
The climate of Alto Adige/Südtirol is best described as:
Continental
The Alto Adige sub-zones of Meranese, Colli di Bolzano and Santa Maddalena all use the same primary grape variety. Which grape is that?
Schiava
A farm or estate winery
Maso
The Alto Adige term for the Schiava group of grape varieties
Vernatsch
Wooden racks used for air-drying grapes
Aréle
Which Alto Adige sub–zones produce sweet white wines using the passito process?
Val Venosta & Valle Isarco
Are Kerner and Ruländer white or red grapes?
White
Which is not a DOC in Trentino province?
Caldaro DOC
How could the climate of the Central Valdadige (Adige Valley) best be described?
Semi-continental
A small hamlet known for distinctive wines from Lagrein
Gries
Rosatos made from Lagrein
Kretzer
Refers to very dark wines made with Lagrein
Scuro/Dunkel
Term used in Alto Adige for wines that have a minimum of 11.5% abv.
Scelto/Auslese