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
What are the two main appellations of Teroldego
- Teroldego Rotaliano DOC
- Vigneti delle Dolomit Teroldego IGT
Who is considered the pioneer producer for Teroldego
Elizabeth Foradori in 1980
What are the soils in Teroldego Rotaliano DOC
Gravelly-sandy plain
Where is Teroldego Rotaliano DOC located
North of Trento
What is the percentage of Teroldego inTeroldego Rotaliano DOC
100%
what is the ageing time for Riserva Teroldego DOC
2 years
What is the rosato style called
Kretzer
Vigneti delle Dolomiti IGT is an inter-regional IGT of
Trentino, Alto Adige, Belluno
How is Alto Adige is also called
Sudtirol
Which language is primarily spoken in Alto Adige
German
Where is Alto Adige located
Northeastern Italian Alps
What is the climate in Alto Adige
Continental with Alpine influences
Where is most of the vines planted
In the hills facing south
What are the the main valleys in Alto Adige
- Adige Valley,
- Isarco Valley
- Venosta Valley
What is the most planted grape in Alto Adige
Schiava (red)
What is Schiava called
Vernatsch
What are the name of the three Schiava varieties
Schiava Grossa
Schiava Gentile
Schiava Grigia
Which Schiava is most common
Schiava Grossa
Alto Adige is historically red or white
Historically red but now is white
What is the second most planted grape in Alto Adige
Pinot Grigio
What are the two main native grapes in Alto Adige
Schiava and Lagrein (red)
What does Kretzer mean
Rosato wine
What does Dunkel mean
Means dark color of wines made with Lagrein
What are the 7 wine growing districts of Alto Adige
Bassa Atesina Oltradige Bolzano Val d'Adige Merano Val Venosta Valle Isarco
What are the grapes for Bassa Atesina
Gewurstraminer
Pinot Nero
What are the grapes for Oltradige
Schiava
What are the grapes for Bolzano
Schiava and Lagrein
What are the grapes for Val D’Adige
Sauvignon Blanc
Pinot Blanc
What are the grapes for Merano
Schiava
Sylvaner
Müller Thurgau
Kerner
What are the grapes for Val Venosta
Riesling
Müller Thurgau
Riesling
What are the three appellations of Alto Adige
- Alto Adige/Sudtirol DOC
- Lago di Caldaro DOC
- Val d’Adige DOC
How Lago di Caldaro DOC is also known
Kalterersee DOC
What is the regional appellation in Alto Adige
Alto Adige DOC
Province of Bolzano
What is the percentage of the varietal labelled in Alto Adige DOC
85%
Which zone is particularly reputed for the production of Lagrein
Gries (District of Bolzano)
What is the climate in Gries
Warm with sunny conditions because of heat trap
Which grape Lagrein is offspring of
Teroldego
Why is Lagrein difficult to grow
Poor flowering
Why Lagrein has deep color
High anthocyanin content
How many sub-zones does Alto Adige DOC have
6 sub-zones
What are the 6 sub-zones of Alto Adige DOC
- Terlano
- Valle Isarco
- Santa Maddalena
- Valle Venosta
- Colli di Bolzano
- Meranese
What are the main three sub-zones out of the 6 sub-zones of Alto Adige DOC
- Terlano
- Valle Isarco
- Santa Maddalena
Which sub-zone in Alto Adige DOC is most Müller Thurgau
Valle Isarco
Which sub-zone in Alto Adige DOC is most Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Bianco
Terlano
Which grapes are used in the famous blend called Terlaner
Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Blanc and Chardonnay
Which is Italy’s Northern most wine growing zones
Valle Isarco
What are the main grapes in Valle Isarco
Sylvaner, Kerner, Müller Thurgau
What is the only red wine allowed in Valle Isarco
Klausner Laitacher
What are the grapes used in Klausner Laitacher
Blend Schiava, Lagrein, Portuguiser and Pinot Nero
Which grape is at the base of the Alto Adige DOC sub-zone Santa Maddalena
Schiava
Lago di Caldaro DOC is inter-regional DOC of
Alto Adige and Trentino
What is the grape in Lago di Caldaro DOC
Schiava
What is the largest appellation for Schiava
Lago di Caldaro DOC
What does Scelto/Auslese mean
Min alcohol content of 11.5%
Co-ops account for 75% of Trentino’s production (yes or no)
yes
Co-ops account for 80% of Alto Adige’s production (yes or no)
yes
The majority of production in both Trentino and Alto Adige falls under the DOC category (yes or no)
yes
what is the percentage of Alto Adige production within Italy
1%
What is the percentage of land cultivable in Alto Adige
15%
What is the percentage of Trentino’s vineyards planted on the flat valley floor and slopes of Valdadige
80%
What is the grape in Campo Rotaliano
Teroldego
What is grape in Val Lagarina
Marsemino
What is grape in Val Val di Cembra
Müller Thurgau
What is grape in Val Valle dei Laghi
Nosiola