Trentino-AltoAdige Flashcards
What is the connecting entity between Italy and Austria
The Brenner Pass
What is the snaking Valle Garina gorge most known for?
What DOC/G is it within?
Historic Marzemino reds of Trentino “Isera” DOCG and Trentino “Ziresi”
Where would you find Vin Santo made from Nosiola
Western Trentino
What is the northern most italian wine region?
Alto Adige
What is Schiava also known as?
Vernastch
Generally what can you expect from Lagrein Kretzer vs. Lagrein Dunkel Roses?
Kretzer-Fruity rose
Dunkel- Dark Roses
North or South
German or Italian
Trentino-South, Italian
Aldo-Adige (Sudtirol)-North , German
What DOC encompasses both Trentino-Alto Adige and Verona in Veneto?
Valdadige DOC
What is Kerner a crossing of?
Schiava Grossa and Riesling
Where are you most likely to find high quality Pinot Bianco?
Oltradige
What high quality subregion of alto-adage are you most likely to find german and austrian varieties
Valle Isarco
St. Magfelener (Santa Maddelena is the predominant appellation for varietal ______________ wines?
Schiava
What does the Casteller DOC in Trentino allow Schiave to be blended with?
Merlot and Lambrusco
Where is Lagrein best suited to grow? Where is it native to?
Native to Trentino but thrives in Alto Adige (especially by Gries, just outside of bolzano)
What is Alto Adige southernmost growing zone? What is predominant?
Bassa Atesina
Pinot Nero
