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Valle D'Aosta Flashcards

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1
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IGP for Valle D’Aosta

A

There is none

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2
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Sub-zone unaffected by phylloxera

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Blanc de Morgex et de La Salle

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3
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Fletri

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Passito style

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4
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Number of DOC’s in Valle D’Aosta

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One. Valle D’Aosta DOC

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5
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Traditional home of Moscato Bianco in Valle D’Aosta

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Chambave

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6
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Traditional vine training in Valle D’Aosta

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Pergola

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7
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Malvoise in Valle D’Aosta

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Pinot Grigio

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8
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Nebbiolo in Valle D’Aosta

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Picotendro

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9
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Italy’s smallest wine region

A

Valle D’Aosta

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10
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Predominant grape of Torrette

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Petit Rouge

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11
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Predominant Grape of Arnad-Montjovet

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Nebbiolo

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12
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Major River in Valle D’Aosta

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Dora Baltea

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13
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Predominant grape of Donnas

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Nebbiolo

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Grape of Blanc de Morgex et de La Salle

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Prié Blanc

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15
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Main red grapes of Valle D’Aosta

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Petit Rouge and Nebbiolo

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16
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Valle D’Aosta ONLY native white grape

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Prié Blanc

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17
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Most planted white grape

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Prié Blanc

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18
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Synonym for Prié Blanc in Valle D’Aosta

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Blanc de Morgex

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19
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Highest mountain in Valle D’Aosta

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Monte Bianco

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20
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In which sub-zone will you predominantly find Prié Blanc

A

Blanc de Morgex et de La Salle

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21
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Which grape is considered traditional but actually originated in Switzerland

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Petite Arvine

22
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Synonym for Petit Rouge in Valle D’Aosta

A

Picciourouza

23
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What is one of the oldest and most plated grapes in Valle D’Aosta

A

Petit Rouge (Picciourouzo)

24
Q

In which three Central Valley sub-zones is Petit Rouge the main component

A

Tourrette
Enfer D’Arvier
Chambave

25
Q

High-quality red found mostly in the Central Valley

A

Furmin

26
Q

What does Furmin add to a blend

A

Color & Body

27
Q

T/F Furmin benefits from small oak barrel fermentation

A

True

28
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Synonym for Nebbiolo in Valle D’Aosta

A

Picotendro

29
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Which grape is traditional in Donnas and Arnad-Montjovet

A

Nebbiolo (Picotendro)

30
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Higher altitudes require early or late ripening varieties

A

Early

31
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What are the hallmarks of Valle D’Aosta wines

A

Light and show fresh vibrant fruit and high acid

32
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Minimum maturation for red DOC wines in Valle D’Aosta

A

5 months

33
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Vendage Tardive AKA in Valle D’Aosta

A

Vendemmia Tardiva

34
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Name for a passito style wine in Valle D’Aosta

A

Fletri

35
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Most sparkling in Valle D’Aosta is made from which white grape

A

Prié Blanc

36
Q

To labeling terms for sparkling in Valle D’Aosta

A

Spumante or Mousseux

37
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How many sub-zones in Valle D’Aosta

A

Seven

38
Q

Valle D’Aosta AKA

A

Vallée d’Aoste

39
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Original DOC’s in Valle D’Aosta

A

Donnas and Enfer D’Arvier

40
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Where is Blanc de Morgex et de La Salle located

A

Upper Valley

41
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Where is Tourrette located

A

Central Valley

42
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What is the largest sub-zone and majority of Valle D’Aosta production

A

Torrette

43
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Main grape of Tourrette

A

Petit Rouge (min. 70%)

44
Q

Main red grape of Chambave

A

Petit Rouge aka Chambave (min 70%)

45
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Main white grape of Chambave

A

Moscato Bianco aka Chambave Moscato or Muscat

46
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Main grape for Chambave sweet wine & method

A

Moscato Bianco aka Chambave Moscato or Muscat - Passito

47
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Most prestigious Nebbiolo-based sub-zone

A

Donnas (Lower Valley)

48
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Name for Nebbiolo in Donnas

A

Picotendro

49
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Nickname for Donnas

A

“Mountain brother of Barolo”

50
Q

Longest aging requirements in Valle d’Aosta

A

Donnas

51
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Aging requirement for Donnas

A

Minimum 24 months with 10 months in oak

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