Valle d'Aosta

Question 1

What is Italy’s smallest region?

Answer 1

Valle d’Aosta

-ranks last amongst Italy’s 20 regions in volume of production

Question 2

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

Answer 2

Dora Baltea River

Question 3

What is the only DOC zone of Valle d’Aosta?

Answer 3

Valle d’Aosta DOC

Question 4

What are the 7 sub-appellations of Valle d’Aosta DOC?

Answer 4

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

Question 5

What is the primary grape of Torrette, Chambave, and Enfer d’Arvier?

Answer 5

Petit Rouge

Question 6

What is Picotendro?

Answer 6

A local synonym for Nebbiolo in Valle d’Aosta

-in Donnas and Arnad Monjovet

Question 7

True or False:

French is an authorized language of Valle d’Aosta.

Answer 7

True

Question 8

What are the 5 grape varietals that are authorized for labeling in Valle d’Aosta?

Answer 8

Petit Arvine
Gamay
Petit Rouge
Fumin
Prematta (usually rose wines)

Question 9

What us the white grape responsible for thestilland sparkling wines of La Salle?

Answer 9

Blanc de Morgex or Prie

Question 10

What grape provides a high proportion of the blend for Donnas and Arnad-Monjovet reds?

Answer 10

Picotendro