Trentino-Alto Adige W Flashcards
Where is Trentino Alto Adige located
Northeastern Italy
What are the two autonomous provinces
Trento and Bolzano
What is the capital of Trentino
Trento
What is the capital of Alto Adige
Bolzano
Two cultures in the same region. What are they
Trentino - Italian
Alto Adige - German/Tyrolean
Before becoming part of Italy, Trentino and Alto Adige were historically under the rule of
Austria
What is the house name of Austria
House of Habsburg
Which areas borders Trentino Alto Adige
Switzerland, Austria, Veneto and Lombardia
What is the most important river in Trentino and Alto Adige
Adige river
What is the climate in Trentino Alto Adige
Continental with Alpine influences
Which lake is in Trentino Alto Adige
Lake Garda
What is the “Ora del Garda”
Breeze that blows northward across Lake Garda into Trentino
What is Trentino most planted grapes
Chardonnay 28% and Pinot Grigio 27%
What is the percentage of white grape in Trentino
70%
What is Chardonnay used for
Sparkling (Trento)
Historically Trentino was known of white grapes true or false
False.
Historically red and then white
What are the main international grapes in Trentino
Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Müller Thurgau
What are the main native grapes in Trentino
Teroldego and Marzemino (red) and Nosiola (White)
What is the parents of Müller Thurgau
Riesling and Madelaine Royal
What is the main training system in Trentino
Pergola trentina
Pergola Trentina is inclined or horizontal
Inclined
What is the difference between Pergola in Trentino and in Alto Adige
It is lower in Alto Adige
What are the main appellations in Trentino
- Trento DOC
- Trentino DOC
- Teroldego Rotaliano DOC
- Vigneti delle Dolomiti IGT
Who first realized the potential of Trentino for the production of Traditional Method sparkling wine
Giulio Ferrari
What is Trento DOC famous for
Sparkling wine only for Traditional Method
What grapes can be used for Trento DOC
Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Bianco and Meunier
Min lees ageing time non vintage Trento DOC
15 months
Min lees ageing time vintage Trento DOC
24 months
Min lees ageing time Riserva (Vintage) Trento
36 months
Trentino DOC is the largest and most productive DOC yes or no
yes
Trentino DOC is single varietal or blends
Varietal
What is the percentage of the varietal in Trentino DOC
85%
Which three varieties has to be 100% in Trentino DOC
Moscato Rossa
Moscato Giallo
Gerwürstraminer
What is the traditional wine made in Trentino DOC
Trentino Vino Santo DOC (Passito)
Which grape is used for Trentino Vino Santo
Air dried Nosiola
What is the ageing time for Trentino Vino Santo
3 years but normally 7 to 10 years
Where is Trentino Marzemino DOC located
South of Trentino
What are the three Sub-zones of Trentino Marzemino DOC
- Trentino Marzemino DOC
- Trent. Marzemino Superiore ZIRESI DOC
- Trent. Marzemino Superiore ISERA DOC
Which grape is native to the Rotaliano Plain (Campo Rotaliano)
Teroldego (red)
What is Teroldego nickname
Prince of Trentino
To which grape Teroldego is related
Dureza
Dureza is parent of
Syrah