Trentino-Alto Adige Flashcards
True/False: Trentino-Alto Adige is mountainous AND land-locked.
True
Which is the northern province: Trentino or Alto-Adige?
Alto-Adige
Alto-Adige is also known by what other name?
Südtirol
What language is predominantly spoken in Alto-Adige?
German
What language is predominantly spoken in Trentino?
Italian
True/False: Trentino-Alto Adige emphasizes blended wines.
False. Production is largely varietal wines.
What sub zone of Alto Adige is highly regarded for Sylavaner, Veltliner, and Kerner varietal wines?
Valle Iscaro
What is the German name for Valle Iscaro?
Eisacktaler
Kerner is the off-spring of what two varietals?
Schiava Grossa x Riesling
What zone is known for producing the best expression of Pinot Bianco?
Oltradige
True/False: Trentino-Alto Adige produces more red wines than white wines.
True
What is the dominant red grape of Trentino-Alto Adige?
Schiava
Are Schiava-based wines known for being light or heavy in style?
Light
Name the premier geographical appellation for Schiava.
Santa Maddelena (St. Magdelener)
In Casteller DOC, Schiava is blended with what two other grapes?
Merlot
Lambrusco
The Lagrein grape is native to which province?
Trentino, though it thrives in Alto-Adige
Which varietal producers a heavier, spicier wine: Lagrein or Schiava?
Lagrein
What is the southernmost zone of Alto-Adige?
Bassa Atesina
What color wines are produced under Teroldego Rotaliano DOC?
Reds (deeply colored, too)
What is Marzemino?
An ancient red grape
Teroldego is a parent
Lagrein is a sibling
Under what denomination is Marzemino most commonly released?
Trentino DOC
True/False: There are no DOCG zones in Trentino-Alto Adige
True
Also known as Kalterersee, this DOC zone is shared by both provinces.
Lago di Caldaro DOC
Vernatsch is a synonym for what red grape?
Schiava
Co-ops account for more than _____% of Trentino-Alto Adige’s production.
75%
