Val D'Aosta

Question 1

Name the 7 major sub regions of Val D’Aosta West to East

Answer 1

Morgex Et La Salle
Enfer D'Arvier
Torrette
Nus
Chambave
Arnad-Montjovet
Donnas

Question 2

Morgex et la salle may make what kind of wines?

Answer 2

White wines of 100% prié blanc

Question 3

Name the three mountains that moderate the Val D’Aosta

Answer 3

M. Bianco (NW)
M. Cervino (NE)
G. Paradiso (S)

Question 4

Name four sub zones in the Valle D’Aosta that only allow for red wine production

Answer 4

Arnad-Monjovet
Donnas
Enfer d’Arvier
Torrette

Question 5

Name one sub zone approved for sparkling wine production

Answer 5

Morgex et la Salle

Must be traditional method with 9 months on the lees and min 10.5 % alc

Question 6

When may most wines from Val D’Aosta be released

Answer 6

5 months after Dec 1st of harvest

Question 7

Arnad-Montjovet Laws

Answer 7

Minimum 70% Picoutener (Nebbiolo), minimum 11% abv (12% if Superiore)
Must be aged for a minimum 5 months from December 1 of the harvest year (12 months if Superiore)

Question 8

Morgex et la salle

Answer 8

100% Prié Blanc, minimum 9% abv
May be Vendemmia Tardiva, minimum must weight is 200 g/l
May be Spumante/Mousseux, must be made by the traditional method with a minimum 9 months on the lees, minimum 10.5% abv
Still wines may be released on December 1 of the harvest year

Question 9

Chambave

Answer 9

White wines are 100% Moscato Bianco, minimum 11% abv
White wines may be Passito, minimum 16.5% abv (13% actual)
Red wines are a minimum 70% Petit Rouge, minimum 11% abv (12% for Superiore)
Red wines are aged for a minimum 5 months from December 1 of the harvest year, Red Superiore wines are aged a minimum 8 months, and Passito wines are aged a minimum 12 months

Question 10

Donnas

Answer 10

Minimum 85% Picoutener, minimum 11.5% abv (12.5% for Superiore)
Must be aged for a minimum of 24 months from December 1 of the harvest year, including 10 months in wood (30 months, including 12 months in wood, for Superiore)

Question 11

Enfer d’arvier

Answer 11

Minimum 85% Petit Rouge, minimum 11.5% abv (12.5% for Superiore)
Must be aged for a minimum 5 months from December 1 of the harvest year, or 8 months for Superiore

Question 12

Nus

Answer 12

White wines are 100% Malvoisie (Pinot Grigio), minimum 11.5% abv,
White wines may be Passito, minimum 16.5% abv (14% actual).
Red wines are a minimum 40% Vien de Nus, combined minimum 70% Vien de Nus and Petit Rouge, minimum 11% abv (12% for Superiore)
Red wines are aged for a minimum 5 months from December 1 of the harvest year, Red Superiore wines are aged a minimum 8 months, and Passito wines are aged a minimum 12 months

Question 13

Torrette

Answer 13

Minimum 70% Petit Rouge, minimum 11% abv (12% for Superiore)

Must be aged for a minimum 5 months from December 1 of the harvest year, or 8 months for Superiore

Question 14

Moderating river of Valle D’Aosta

Answer 14

Dora Baltea River

Question 15

What is blanc de morgue synonymous with?

Answer 15

Prie Blanc