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When was Aosta founded?

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In the 25 BC as Augusta Pretoria

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Since when vines existed in Valle d’Aosta

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Since 400 BC

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Who was the owner of Valle d’Aosta region by the VI?

What did they introduce?

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The Frankisch Kingdom

They introduced the gammay and pinot noir grapes

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Under the control of who was Valle d’Aosta by the XI?

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Under the control of the House of Savoy

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What did happen to the Valle d’Aosta since the XV

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It wa sincorporated to the Kingdom of Sardinia and after it became part of the Kingdom of Italy

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When did take place the called forced italianization?

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By the 1920, by the facist party

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Geographically, how can de described the Valle d’Aosta region?

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As a completely mountanous regios with a rugged alpine landscape formed by glaciers

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When did the glaciers formed the rugged lanscape of the Valle d’Aosta region?

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Between 10.000 and 2.000 BC

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What is the medium hight in Aosta valley?

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60% above 2100 msnm (Monte Biano 4810 msnm)

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By which roiver can we find the terraces where the vines are cultivated?

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The Dora Baltea River

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How can we divide the Valle d’Aosta

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. Upper Valley
. Central Valley
. Lower Valley

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Description of the Valle d’Aosta Upper Valley

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. Upper Valley: 1.200 - 800 msnm
Coldest & driest. Small terraced. Sttep slopes on the north banks of the dora Baltea, Close to the city of Morgex

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Description of the Valle d’Aosta Central Valley

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Central Valley 700 - 500 msnm
As the upper valley region, the vineyards are found on the North Slope, around the city of Nus
Common grapes: petite rouge, furmint, premetta

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Description of the Valle d’Aosta Lower Valley

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Lower valley

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How is the climate in Valle d’Aosta?

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Continental with alpine influence

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Where is the milate more severe in the west or the east of Valle d’Aosta?

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In the west.

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What is the average temperature in Valle d’Aosta?

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10.5°C

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What is the rainfall variation between the W and SE of the Valle d’Aosta?

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500 mm West
800 mm East

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How many sunny hours does the Valle d’Aosta have by year?

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2000 hours

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Which are the seasonal variations of the weather in Valle d’Aosta?

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Spring: cool, sunny, wet

Summer: warm, sunny, dry

Autum: early cold

Winter : long, cold

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Where can we find mostly of the vineyards planted in Valle d’Aosta?
How many hectares?
Facing ?

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60% on steep slopes
35% on medium steep slopes
5 % flat valley floor

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Which soils can be found on slopes?

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Shalow soils (limestones, schists)

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Which soils can be found on the valley ?

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Alluvial soild with gravels

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Why we cannot find a large grape veriety legacy in Valle d’Aosta?

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Due to the phyloxera just 10 indigenous endured

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What is the iAr and what is its work?
It is the **Institute Agricole Reginonale** and it concerns the identification, preservation and research of indigenous grape varieties
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Valle d’Aosta most important red and white varieties
**Red 80%** : Petite Rouge and Nebbiolo *International* : Barbera, Dolcetto, Freisa, Pinot Nero (7%TR) , Gamay, Merlot, Syrah **White 20%**: Prié Blanc, Petite Arvine, Moscato Bianco, Pinto Gris *International*: Chardonnay, Muller-Thurgau, Pinot bianco, Gewurztraminer
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Characteristics of the **Prié Blanc or Blanc de Morgex**
. It is the only white native variety from Valle d'Aosta. Mostly ungrafted . Widely planted since 1691 on the foothills of Montebianco (subzones of Blanc de norgex and Lasalle) at small terraces between the 1200 and the 800 msnm south facing. **Descriptors** : *pale color, light body, steely acidity, notes of white flowers, green apple, mountain hay and herbs*
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Facts about Valle d'Aosta **petite arvine**
Originary from Valais (Swiss) it is a traditional Valle d'Aoesta white grape. Uses to be late harvested and it is Good for aging **Descriptors** *straw yellow, high acidity. floral notes, grape fruit, high alcohol, saline finish*
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Notes about the **Moscato Bianco**
It is the *Muscat a petit grains* Planted in the subregion of Chambave
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Characteristics of the *Malvoisie*
Actually the *Pinot grigio* Fragant, single varietal
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Why the chardonnay and Muller-thurgau are so suitable in Valle d'Aosta
They have high potential due to the cool climate, giving crispy acidity and mineral character
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Notes on **Petite rouge** in Valle d'Aosta
It represents the 16% TR Locally known as *picciorouzo* One of the oldest and widely planted Main component of the reds of **Torrette, Enfer d'Arviere, Chambave** **Descriptors**: dark, medium body, acidity, red flowers, fresh fruits, almonds and spices
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Characteristics of the **Nebbiolo** in Valle d'Aosta
Represents the 9% TR Locally known as *picciotendro* It is a traditional variety of the LOWER VALLEY around the cities of **Donnas and Armand Montjovet** Paler than traditional Nebbiolos with notes of *roses and tar finesse*
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Notes on the **Furmin**
Characteristic of the CENTRAL VALLEY. Good structure: suityable for aging in barrels **Descriptors**: high acidity, deep ruby, full bodied, red fruits and herbs, pepper and sweet spices Good aging in bottle: develops *balsamic*
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Characterisitics of the **Prié Rouge or Premetta**
It's a natural *rosato* wine Common in **St Pierres and Aymavilles** Medium acidity, high tanins, strawberry
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Which are the italian and internartional red varieties cultivated on the Valle d'Aosta?
Barbera, Dolcetto and Freisa **Pinot Nero**(7% RT), **Gamay**, Merlot ad Syrah
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What is the traditional trelising system in Valle d'Aosta? Where is is common? Which are its benefits?
**Overhead Pergola** In the high upper Valley It is a system close to the ground (100 c.) where it receives the heat from the soil as well as from the sun.
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Which are the trelising systems more common in the Lower Valley?
Pergola (sometimes 300 cm high) Guyot Bush (for moscato grapes)
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Is there any rule regarding which variety to plant in the valle d'Aosta
No, it is function of the altitude and ripening As a general rule, the highest, the later ripener
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Which wine styles can be found at Valle d'Aosta?
Red wines White wines Sweet wines Sparkling wines
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Describe the Valle d'Aosta typical wine
Single varietal Early drinking Stright
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Describe the valle d'Aosta red wines
Fruity and spicy Light to Medium Body Medium to high tannins **5 months of aging before be released**
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General characteristics of the Valle d'Aosta white wines
Juicy, Floral and Fruity High acidity Medium body Mineral character **No aging requirement**
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Types of sweet wines in Valle d'Aosta
. Late harvest . Passito wines
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Which are the organoleptic characteristics of the sweet wines from Valle d'Aosta? Which are the grapes origin of the sweet wines?
Stone dried fruits and complex Pinot grigio and Moscato Bianco
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General characteristics of the sparkling wines from Valle d'Aosta
It is called **Spumante Mousseux** Mostly made from Prié Blanc grapes (there are some **icewines** made of prié blanc too)
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Name de subzones of Valle d'Aosta DOC
. Donnas . Arnad-Montjovet . Chambave . Nus . Torrette . Enfer d'Arvier . Blanc de Morgex et Lasalle
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Since when does exist the Valle d'Aosta DOC How much doest it represent of the total production
1985 80% 20% is for generic wines
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Valle d'Aosta **Donnas** subregion characteristics
Created in 1971 at the Lowe Valley 85% of nebbiolo (picotendro) The region is considered the mountain brother of Barolo. **The minumum aging requirement is of 24 months (at last 10 months in oak)**
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Where is the **Arnad-Montjovet** regions and which is its more important grape variety?
Between Donnas and Chambave 70 % of Nebbiolo
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Which are desginations under the subzones of **Chambave**?
**Chambave**: 70% petite rouge **Chambave muscat**: moscato bianco **Chambave moscato passito**(muscat fletri): sweet longlive white
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Which are the desginations undder the subzone of **Nus**?
**Nus**: 70% Vien de Nus or Petit Rouge **Nus Malvoisie** dry aroamtic pinot grigio **Nus malvoisie passito** (fletri) air dried pinot grigio
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Characterisitics of **Torrette subzone**
In the central valley 70% red : petite rouge **It is the largest of the subzones**
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Description of the **Enfer d'Anvier** subzone. What special does it have *Enfer*?
85% of petite rouge Enfer is a naturalk amphiteatre that acts as a heat trap
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Description of **Blanc de Morgex et Lasalle** subzone
It is a white wine produced from **ungrafted prié blanc** from the ***highest vineyards in Europe*** 1200 msnm. There are some spaklings
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General description of **Valle d'Aosta wine industry**
It is small Most of growers are unde 1 ha Just since the '60, the Valle d'Aosta region could grant the living of some growers. Just from the '80 there are some *Viticulteurs encaveurs*
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Which are the labellings for Valle d'Aosta
**Generic** : Vsalle d'Aosta DOC (rouge/rosso), (blanc/bianco), (rosé/rosato) **Valle D'Aosta DOC + subzone** : Valle d’Aosta DOC Donnas **Single Varietal** Valle d'Aosta DOC Petite Arvine
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