Valle d'Aosta Flashcards
What is the climate of the Valle d’Aosta?
Nestled in the western Alps, the region experiences a continental climate with long, cold winters and short, hot summers
Where are vineyards concentrated?
in a narrow band of land carved out by the Dora Baltea River
What is the sole DOC Zone?
The Valle d’Aosta DOC
What are the 7 sub-appellations?
- Arnad-Montjovet
- Blanc de Morgex et de la Salle
- Chambave
- Donnas
- Enfer d’Arvier
- Nus
- Torrette
What is primary grape in wines from Torrette, Chambave, and Enfer d’Arvier?
Petit Rouge
What provides a high proportion of the blend for Donnas and Arnad-Montjovet reds?
Picotendro—a local synonym for Nebbiolo
What is the white grape responsible for the still and sparkling wines of La Salle?
Blanc de Morgex, or Prié
What is one of Europe’s highest vineyard elevations?
La Salle, on the slopes of Mont Blanc
Valle d’Aosta DOC wines may be labeled as what?
varietal wines
What is usually bottled as a rosé?
Premetta
For whites, what grapes may be varietally labeled if it makes up a min. 85% of the blend?
Müller-Thurgau, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Bianco, Chardonnay, Petite Arvine, Moscato Bianco, Traminer, Gewürztraminer, Pinot Nero
What grape may be vinified as a white wine?
Pinot Nero as Pinot Nero Bianco
For reds, what grapes may be varietally labeled if it makes up a min. 85% of the blend?
Gamay, Pinot Nero, Mayolet, Merlot, Premetta, Gamaret, Vuillermin, Fumin, Syrah, Cornalin, Nebbiolo, Petit Rouge
