Valle d'Aosta

Question 1

In Valle d’Aosta, what is the climate?

Answer 1

Continental with Alpine influence

Question 2

In Valle d’Aosta, is rainfall high/low? Why?

Answer 2

Low due to ran shadow and foehn effect (strong warm dry winds)

Question 3

In Valle d’Aosta, what is the main river?

Answer 3

Dora Baltea

Question 4

In Valle d’Aosta, what is Malvoisie?

Answer 4

PG

Question 5

In Valle d’Aosta, what is the traditional home of Moscato Bianco?

Answer 5

Chambave

Question 6

In Valle d’Aosta, what is Petit Rouge known as locally?

Answer 6

Picciourouzo

Question 7

In Valle d’Aosta, what are Cornalin’s parents?

Answer 7

Petit Rouge and Mayolet

Question 8

In Valle d’Aosta, what is the main role of Mayolet?

Answer 8

Minor blending partner to Petit Rouge

Question 9

In Valle d’Aosta, what are the properties of Vien de Nus? Main role?

Answer 9

Frost resistant (vulnerable to mildew and fungi)
component in rosso blends

Question 10

In Valle d’Aosta, where is Vullermin mainly grown?

Answer 10

Chambave

Question 11

In Valle d’Aosta, what percent of grapes are planted on steep slopes? moderately steep slopes?

Answer 11

60%, 35%

Question 12

In Valle d’Aosta, what is the traditional training system? difference between Upper and Lower valley?

Answer 12

Pergola, in lower valley pergola 10ft (vs 3 ft in upper valley)

Question 13

In Valle d’Aosta, what are red wine aging requirements in DOC?

Answer 13

5 months

Question 14

In Valle d’Aosta, what was the first DOC approved?
When was Valle d’Aosta created?

Answer 14

Donnas (1971)
1985

Question 15

In Valle d’Aosta, Donnas:
Grape reqs?
aging reqs?

Answer 15

Neb 85% min
24months (36m superiore)

Question 16

In Valle d’Aosta, Arnad-Montjovet:
Grape reqs?

Answer 16

Neb 70% min

Question 17

In Valle d’Aosta, what are the 3 main wine styles made in Chambave?

Answer 17

1. red wine (70%+ petit rouge)
2. dry white (100% moscato binaco)
3. passito (air dried moscato bianco)

Question 18

In Valle d’Aosta, what are the 3 main styles in Nus?

Answer 18

1. rosso (70%+ of Vien de Nus/Petit Rouge)
2. dry white 100% PG (Malvoisie)
3. passito air dried PG

Question 19

In Valle d’Aosta, what is the wine style in Tourette?
claim to fame?

Answer 19

red 70%+ petit rouge
largest subzone, most production

Question 20

In Valle d’Aosta, what is the wine style of Enfer d’Arvier?

Answer 20

85% Petit Rouge