Valle Aosta Flashcards

1
Q

What’s the name of the Roman City in Valle D’Aosta?

A

Augusta Praeetoria

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2
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What is the driest subregion in Valle D’Aosta

A

Central Valley

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3
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What is the general soil type in Valle D’Aosta

A

Morainic

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4
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Principal vine training system in Valle d’Aosta?

A

Overhead Pergola

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5
Q

What grapes are mainly grown in the upper valley of Valle d’Aosta?

A

Ungrafted Prié Blanc

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6
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Which grape is called “Malvoisie” in Valle D’Aosta?

A

Pinot Grigio

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7
Q

What’s the name of the river in Valle d’Aosta?

A

Dora Baltea

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8
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Which wine is called “Mountain Brother of Barolo”

A

Nebbiolo from Donnas

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9
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What style is a “Nus Malvoisie Flétri” from Valle D’Aosta DOC?

A

Sweet passito wine from Pinot Grigio

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10
Q

What are the principal red and white grapes used in “Chambave” in Valle D’Aosta DOC?

A

Petit Rouge & Moscato Bianco

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11
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What grapes are used in an “Nus Rosso” in Valle D’Aosta DOC?

A

Petit Rouge & Vien de Nus

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12
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What is a the local name of “Petit Rouge” in Valle D’Aosta?

A

Picciourouzo

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13
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What is the local name of “Nebbiolo” in Valle D’Aosta?

A

Picotendro

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14
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What is the local name of “Prié Rouge”?

A

Premetta

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15
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What is the typical use of “Mayolet” grape?

A

Blending partner for Prié Rouge

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16
Q

Where is “Vuillermin” grape mostly used?

A

In Chambave as a blending partner

17
Q

What are the parents of “Cornalin”?

A

Petit Rouge and Mayolet

18
Q

What is Cornalin called in Switzerland?

A

Humagne Rouge

19
Q

What is the name of the stone pillar in the Pergola Valdostiana?

A

Topia

20
Q

What is the blend of a Valle D’Aosta Donnas DOC ?

A

85% Nebbiolo

21
Q

What is the blend of a Valle D’Aosta Arnad-Montjovet DOC?

A

70% Nebbiolo

22
Q

What are the aging requirements of a Valle D’Aosta Donnas DOC and a Valle D’Aosta Donnas Superiore DOC ?

A

Donnas: 24m
Donnas Superiore. 30m (10m Barrel)

23
Q

What is the most productive subzone of Valle D’Aosta DOC and what wine does it make?

A

Tourette - red wine from 70% Petit Rouge