Valle D'Aosta

Question 1

What are the characteristics of Valle d’Aosta

Answer 1

• Alpine influence
• Low temperatures and high sunlight
• High acid and aromatic wines
• high ABV
• No complex soils
• no IGTor DOCG
• 1 DOC

Question 2

What are the characteristics of Valle D’Aosta DOC

Answer 2

• surrounded by the Alps
• has 7 subzones
• 85% minimum of chosen varietal (usually blends of grapes around the region)

Question 3

What are the varietals of Valle D’Aosta

Answer 3

Whites
-Prie Blanc
-Petite Arvine
-Others (Chardonnay, Fumin...)
Reds
-Pinot Noir
-Gamay
-Petit Rouge

Question 4

What are the subzones of Valle D’Aosta DOC

Answer 4

Arnad-Motjovet
Arvier
Chambave
Donnas
*Morgex et La Salle
*Nus
*Torrette