Trentino IWS Flashcards
What is a Dolomite?
A mineral containing calcium and magnesium
What is a Maso?
A rural homestead or estate winery found in Trentino-Alto Adige
What are Graticci?
Wooden racks used for air-drying grapes
What soil types are found in Trentino?
Dolomite, Porphryritic rocks and Limestone
What is the river associated with the Adige Valley (Valdadige)?
Adige River
What is the river associated with the Valley of the Lakes (Valle dei Laghi)?
Sarca River
What is the river associated with the Cembra Valley (Val di Cembra)?
Avisio River
What is the river associated with the Sugana Valley (Sarca River)?
Brenta River
Which area of Trentino is most affected by Lake Garda?
The Valley of the Lakes (Valle dei Laghi)
Where are the majority of Trentino vines planted?
On valley floors
What is the Ora del Garda?
A breeze that blows northward across Lake Garda
Which DOC covers the entire Trentino region?
Trentino DOC
Which 2 grape varieties account for more than half of the Trentino production?
Chardonnay and Pinot Grigio``
What is the most widely planted grape in Trentino?
Chardonnay
What style of wine is produced in Trento DOC?
Traditional method sparkling wines
Isera in Trentino is a specific subzone for what grape?
Marzemino
What is the minimum percentage of Teroldego in Teroldego Rotaliano DOC?
100%
Which Trentino grape was mentioned by Mozart in Don Giovanni?
Marzemino
What is the grape used for Vino Santo produced in Trentino?
Nosiola
Muller Thurgau is a cross between which two grapes?
Riesling and Madeleine Royale
The Trentino Vino Santo subzone covers which valley within Trentino?
Valle dei Laghi (Valley of the Lakes)
Does Trentino produce more red or white wine?
White wine
What is the most common vine training system in Trentino?
Pergola Trentina
What grape is considered the ‘Prince of Trentino’?
Teroldega
