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Trentino - Alto Adige Flashcards

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What is the main style of white wines produced in Trentino?

What is the percentage of wines is by co-ops?

Has wine production in Trentino increased or decreased over the last decade?

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Fresh, unoaked, white wines

80% of Trentino wine is made by co-ops

Wine production has remained stable

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What is the climate in Trentino?

Why is there large diurnal range in Trentino, and what is the effect of this?

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Moderate continental, with cooling influences

The growing area is in sight of the alps
Cold air descends from the mountains at night
This enables grapes to retain acidity
The growing season is extended
Grapes ripen for longer, intensifying flavours

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Why are daytime summer temperatures in Trentino high? Give three reasons

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Mountains provide protection from the cold northerly winds

Lake Garda can provide a moderating influence

Heat builds up on the valley floor during the growing season

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What percentage of Trentino’s vineyard area is planted to white grapes?

What percentage of Trentino’s vineyard area is planted to black grapes?

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75% white

25% black

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What is roughly the maximum yield for white varietals in Trentino?

What is roughly the maximum yield for red varietals in Trentino?

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Whites: 100hl/ha
Reds: 90hl/ha

Can vary from variety to variety, but generally yields in Trentino are high

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6
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Give the key characteristics of the Teroldego vine

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Most planted black grape in Trentino
Vigorous
Mid to late ripening

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Give a typical tasting note for a Toreldego wine

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Deep colour
Black cherry flavours
Medium tannins

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The best quality wines made from Teroldego come from which DOC?

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Teroldego Rotaliano DOC

In Trentino

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Outside of Teroldego Rotaliano DOC, Toreldego cannot be bottled as Trentino DOC - what must it instead be bottled as (includes Alto Adige)?

A

Vini delle Dolomiti IGT

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What are the best Teroldego clones for intense aroma?

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145 and 152 (obviously)

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Give the key characteristics of the Marzemino vine

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Black grape
Prone to botrytis
Vigorous
Mid to late ripening

Best wines are from the Ziresi subzone of Trentino

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Give a typical tasting note for a Marzemino wine

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Deep colour
Red cherry flavours
Medium tannins

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Describe the soils found in Teroldego Rotaliano DOC

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Sandy and gravelly

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Give the key characteristics of the Lagrein vine

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Black grape
Can be subject to poor fruit set
Vigorous
Mid to late ripening
Sometimes used for rose
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Give a typical tasting note for a Lagrein wine

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Ripe berry flavours
Deep colour
Medium tannins

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Give the key characteristics of the Moscato Rosa vine

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A member of the Moscato family
Poor fruit set
Susceptible to botrytis

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What styles of wine can be made from Moscato Rosa?

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Late harvest or apassimento (premium priced)

Makes rose scented sweet wines

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Give the key characteristics of the Nosiola vine

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White grape
Grown in warm Valley of the Lakes area in Trentino
Susceptible to sour rot
Susceptible to spring frost
Susceptible to powdery mildew
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What aroma is typical of Nosiola wines?

What styles of wines are typically made from Nosiola grapes in Trentino

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Light hazelnut flavour (from fruit)

Dry or sweet wines
Sweet wines: Vino Santo

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20
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What is the grape variety used to make the sweet wine Vino Santo, in Trentino?

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Nosiola

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Describe the winemaking process for a typical white wine from Trentino

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Soft pressing
Stainless steel fermentation
Low temperature fermentation (12 to 16 degrees)
Released early for freshness

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What is the main style of red wines produced in Trentino?

Describe the winemaking process for a typical red wine from Trentino

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Fresh and fruity with medium body and tannin

Neutral vessel for fermentation
5-7 day maceration on skins during fermentation
Moderate temperatures (17-20 degrees)
Released early for freshness

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23
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What grapes would be in a wine labelled Trentino Bianco DOC?

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Must be a minimum 80% Chardonnay and/or Pinot Grigio

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24
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What grapes would be in a wine labelled Trentino Rosso DOC?

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Can be single variety or blend of:
Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Franc
Carmenere
Merlot
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25
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If a single varietal appears on the label of a Trentino DOC wine, what is the minimum proportion of the wine made from that grape?

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Min. 85%

26
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What might a Trentino DOC rose wine be labelled as

A

Kretzer

Rosato

27
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What is the average size of vineyard holding in Trentino?

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1.2ha

28
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What are the two most important types of wine businesses in Trentino?

A

Co-operatives

Merchant

29
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What is the name of the largest co-operative in Trentino?

What percentage of Trentino wine is produced by this co-op?

A

Cavit

60%

30
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What percent of total production in Trentino is produced by small estates?

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10%

31
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Why might some producers choose not to use Trentino DOC for their wines?

A

The permitted yields are very high

This means quality in the DOC is variable

32
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What are the three main white varietals grown in Trentino for still wines?

A

Pinot Grigio
Chardonnay
Muller Thurgau

33
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What is the quality and price point in general for both red and wines from Alto Adige?

A

Good to very good

Inexpensive to mid priced

34
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On what part of the hills is most viticulture in Trentino and Alto Adige practiced?

A

On the lower slopes close to the valley floors

35
Q

What percentage of wine from Alto Adige is white?

What percentage of wine from Alto Adige is red?

A

White: 60%

Red: 40%

36
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Describe the climate of Alto Adige

At what altitudes would you expect to find vineyards here?

A

Mild alpine continental climate

300 to 700m

37
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What effect do the mountains to the north of Alto Adige have on the region?

A

They protect the region from cold winds

Altitude provides diurnal range

38
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Alto Adige has a range of soil types. List some that might be found here (5)

A 
Volcanic
Porphyry
Quartz
Mica
Dolomitic limestone
39
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Name two common training systems used in Alto Adige

A

Pergola

Guyot

40
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What conditions in Alto Adige help ripen grapes sufficiently while allowing them to retain acidity? (3)

A

Warm air currents in the valleys
300 days of sunshine a year
Large diurnal range

41
Q

Name some key characteristics of the Bassa Atesina area in Alto Adige.

What are the key grapes?

A

In the south of Alto Adige
Warmer climate

All main varietals grown here (except Schiava)
Muller Thurgau is grown at high altitude

42
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Name some key grapes and where they are found in the Oltadige area in Alto Adige

A

Schiava in the Lake Caldaro area
Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon are planted in the valleys
Pinot Noir and white varieties are grown at higher altitudes

43
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Describe the winemaking process for a typical inexpensive white wine from Alto Adige.

How might a mid price wine differ?

A

Soft pressing
Stainless steel fermentation
Low temperature fermentation (12 to 16 degrees)
Released early for freshness

Mid priced wines may be kept on fine lees for 4 to 8 months

44
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Give the key characteristics of the Schiava vine

A 
Red grape
High vigour
High yields
Four separate varieties have been identified, but are grown together
Pergola trained
45
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What is another name for Schiava?

A

Vernatsch

46
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Give a typical tasting note for a Schiava wine

A

Pale ruby
Strawberry, violet
Light to medium body
Low tannin

47
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In which DOC can Schiava be blended with up to 15% Lagrein, giving deeper coloured and fuller bodied wines?

A

Santa Magdalena DOC

48
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What percentage of Alto Adige wine is DOC?

A

98%

49
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How many white varieties are permitted within the Alto Adige DOC?

How many black varieties are permitted?

A

11 white

7 black

50
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What training method is typically used for Schiave in Alto Adige?

A

Pergola

51
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What are the main grapes in Alto Adige Bianco DOC?

What are the minimum proportions in which they can appear?

A

Minimum 75% Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio and/ or Pinot Bianco

Two of the listed grapes must be present but cannot exceed 70% of the blend

52
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If a single varietal appears on the label of an Alto Adige DOC wine, what is the minimum proportion of the wine made from that grape?

A

Minimum 85%

53
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Name the 8 most planted varieties in Alto Adige (5 white, 3 red)

A 
Schiava
Pinot Grigio
Gewurztraminer
Pinot Blanc
Chardonnay
Lagrein
Pinot Noir
Sauvignon Blanc
54
Q

What is the maximum yield for white wines in Alto Adige?

A

90hl/ha

55
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If two varieties are named on the label of an Alto Adige DOC wine, what is the minimum percent each variety must make up?

A

15% each

56
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It is also possible to label wines with one of the subzones in the Alto Adige region. How many subzones are there?

A

6

57
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<p>What is the average size of vineyard holding in Alto Adige?</p>

A

1ha

58
Q

What percentage of total wine production in Alto Adige is made by co-operatives?

A

70%

There are some high quality co-ops in the area

59
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Name two top co-operatives in the Alto Adige area

A

Cantina Kaltern

Cantina di Tramin

60
Q

Which country is the biggest export market for Alto Adige wines?

A

Germany

61
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What is the biggest domestic route to market for Alto Adige wines?

A

Hospitality

This is followed by specialist shops, then supermarkets

62
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What is the name of the Alto Adige promotional body?

A

Consortium Alto Adige Wines

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