Valle D'Aosta Flashcards
IGP for Valle D’Aosta
There is none
Sub-zone unaffected by phylloxera
Blanc de Morgex et de La Salle
Fletri
Passito style
Number of DOC’s in Valle D’Aosta
One. Valle D’Aosta DOC
Traditional home of Moscato Bianco in Valle D’Aosta
Chambave
Traditional vine training in Valle D’Aosta
Pergola
Malvoise in Valle D’Aosta
Pinot Grigio
Nebbiolo in Valle D’Aosta
Picotendro
Italy’s smallest wine region
Valle D’Aosta
Predominant grape of Torrette
Petit Rouge
Predominant Grape of Arnad-Montjovet
Nebbiolo
Major River in Valle D’Aosta
Dora Baltea
Predominant grape of Donnas
Nebbiolo
Grape of Blanc de Morgex et de La Salle
Prié Blanc
Main red grapes of Valle D’Aosta
Petit Rouge and Nebbiolo
Valle D’Aosta ONLY native white grape
Prié Blanc
Most planted white grape
Prié Blanc
Synonym for Prié Blanc in Valle D’Aosta
Blanc de Morgex
Highest mountain in Valle D’Aosta
Monte Bianco
In which sub-zone will you predominantly find Prié Blanc
Blanc de Morgex et de La Salle
Which grape is considered traditional but actually originated in Switzerland
Petite Arvine
Synonym for Petit Rouge in Valle D’Aosta
Picciourouza
What is one of the oldest and most plated grapes in Valle D’Aosta
Petit Rouge (Picciourouzo)
In which three Central Valley sub-zones is Petit Rouge the main component
Tourrette
Enfer D’Arvier
Chambave
High-quality red found mostly in the Central Valley
Furmin
What does Furmin add to a blend
Color & Body
T/F Furmin benefits from small oak barrel fermentation
True
Synonym for Nebbiolo in Valle D’Aosta
Picotendro
Which grape is traditional in Donnas and Arnad-Montjovet
Nebbiolo (Picotendro)
Higher altitudes require early or late ripening varieties
Early
What are the hallmarks of Valle D’Aosta wines
Light and show fresh vibrant fruit and high acid
Minimum maturation for red DOC wines in Valle D’Aosta
5 months
Vendage Tardive AKA in Valle D’Aosta
Vendemmia Tardiva
Name for a passito style wine in Valle D’Aosta
Fletri
Most sparkling in Valle D’Aosta is made from which white grape
Prié Blanc
To labeling terms for sparkling in Valle D’Aosta
Spumante or Mousseux
How many sub-zones in Valle D’Aosta
Seven
Valle D’Aosta AKA
Vallée d’Aoste
Original DOC’s in Valle D’Aosta
Donnas and Enfer D’Arvier
Where is Blanc de Morgex et de La Salle located
Upper Valley
Where is Tourrette located
Central Valley
What is the largest sub-zone and majority of Valle D’Aosta production
Torrette
Main grape of Tourrette
Petit Rouge (min. 70%)
Main red grape of Chambave
Petit Rouge aka Chambave (min 70%)
Main white grape of Chambave
Moscato Bianco aka Chambave Moscato or Muscat
Main grape for Chambave sweet wine & method
Moscato Bianco aka Chambave Moscato or Muscat - Passito
Most prestigious Nebbiolo-based sub-zone
Donnas (Lower Valley)
Name for Nebbiolo in Donnas
Picotendro
Nickname for Donnas
“Mountain brother of Barolo”
Longest aging requirements in Valle d’Aosta
Donnas
Aging requirement for Donnas
Minimum 24 months with 10 months in oak