Valle d'Aosta

Question 1

True/False: The Vallee d’Aosta is relatively flat and coastal.

Answer 1

False

It’s landlocked and mountainous

Question 2

The Valle d’Aosta is Italy’s __________ and __________ populous region.

Answer 2

Smallest

Least populous

Question 3

What kind of climate characterizes the Valle d’Aosta?

Answer 3

Continental
Long, cold winters
Short, hot summers

Question 4

The vineyards of the Valle d’Aosta are concentrated around what river?

Answer 4

Dora Baltea River

Question 5

How many sub-zones exist within the Valle d’Aosta DOC?

Answer 5

7

Question 6

List the sub-zones of Valle d’Aosta DOC.

Answer 6

Arnad-Montjovet 
Blanc de Morgex et de la Salle
Chambave
Donnas
Enfer d'Arvier
Nus 
Torrette

Question 7

Petit Rouge is the dominant red varietal in what sub-zones?

Answer 7

Torrette
Chambave
Enfer d’Arvier

Question 8

Give a common synonym for Nebbiolo used in the Valle d’Aosta.

Answer 8

Picoutener

Question 9

Picoutener is the dominant red varietal in wines from which two sub-zones?

Answer 9

Arnad Montjovet

Donnas

Question 10

Name the sole white grape for wines from Blanc de Morgex et de la Salle

Answer 10

Blanc de Morgex (Prié)

Question 11

In what style of wine is the Premetta grape most commonly encountered?

Answer 11

Still rosé