Valle d’Aosta Flashcards

1
Q

What is Italy’s smallest wine region?

A

Valle d’Aosta

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2
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What is the grape of the subzone Blanc de Morgex et de La Salle in the Valle d’Aosta?

A

Prié Blanc

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3
Q

What does “fletri” denote on a label?

A

Passito style wine

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4
Q

Where is the traditional home of Moscato Bianco in Valle d’Aosta?

A

Chambave

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5
Q

What is the IGP for the Valle d’Aosta?

A

There is none

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6
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What is another name for Nebbiolo in Valle d’Aosta?

A

Picotendro

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7
Q

What is the predominant grape of the subzone Donnas of Valle d’Aosta?

A

Nebbiolo

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8
Q

Which subzone of the Valle d’Aosta is unaffected by phylloxera?

A

Blanc de Morgex et de la Salle

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9
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What is the traditional vine training system of Valle d’Aosta?

A

Pergola

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10
Q

What is the major river of the Valle d’Aosta?

A

Dora Baltea

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11
Q

What is the predominant grape of the subzone Arnad-Montjovet in the Valle d’Aosta?

A

Nebbiolo

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12
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What is the predominant grape of the Torrette subzone of Valle d’Aosta?

A

Petit Rouge

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13
Q

In Valle d’Aosta, Malvoise is actually what grape?

A

Pinot Grigio

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14
Q

How many DOCs are in Valle d’Aosta?

A

One: Valle d’Aosta DOC

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15
Q

Minimum percentage of Nebbiolo in red wine from Donnas

A

85%

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16
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Aging requirements for Nebbiolo in Donnas

A

Minimum 24 months with at least 10 months in oak

17
Q

Minimum Nebbiolo in red wine from Arnad-Montjovet

A

70%

18
Q

How many sub-zones in Valle d’Aosta DOC?

A

7

19
Q

The first DOC approved for Valle d’Aosta

A

Donnas DOC (1971)

20
Q

The second DOC approved for Valle d’Aosta

A

Enfer d’Arvier (1972)

21
Q

The year introduced Valle d’Aosta DOC

A

1985

22
Q

Red wine in Chambave

A

At least 70% Petit Rouge

23
Q

Red wine from Torrette

A

At least 70% Petit Rouge

24
Q

Red wine from Enfer d’Arvier

A

At least 85% Petit Rouge