Valle D'Aosta Flashcards

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How many sub regions are there in Valle d’Aosta?

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7

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What are the names of the sub regions of Valle d’Aosta?

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Blanc de Morgex et de La Salle
Enfer d’Arvier
Torrette
Nus
Chambave
Arnad-Montjovet
Donnas
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What are the traditional white grape varieties of Valle d’Aosta?

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Prié Blanc (Blanc de Morgex)
Moscato Bianco
Petite Arvine
Malvoisie (Pinot Grigio)

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What are the international white grape varieties of Valle d’Aosta?

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Chardonnay
Müller Thurgau
Pinot Blanc
Gewurztraminer

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5
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What are the traditional red grape varieties of Valle d’Aosta?

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Petit Rouge (Picciourouzo)
Nebbiolo (Picotendro)
Fumin
Prié Rouge (Prëmetta)

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6
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What are the international red grape varieties of Valle d’Aosta?

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Pinot Noir
Gamay
Merlot
Syrah

Dolcetto, Barbera, Freisa - other permitted Italian varieties

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7
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Valle d’Aosta - one of _____________ Italian region and the _________ populated.
It also produces the __________ amount of wine.

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Valle d’Aosta - one of the smallest Italian region and the least populated.
It also produces the smallest amount of wine.

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Where are the majority of vineyards planted?

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They are planted on the steep terraced slopes on some of the highest vineyards in Europe.

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Why is this region the only French speaking area in Italy?

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Due to the Frankish domination during the Dark Ages.

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Why do few Valle d’Aosta wines reach the export market?

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There is a small but high quality production which is mainly consumed by the tourists/visitors who come to enjoy the skiing and hiking trails.

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Which 2 kingdoms did Valle d’Aosta become incorporated into?

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Kingdom of Sardinia and then the Kingdom of Italy (1861)

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12
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What is the French for Valle d’Aosta and why could this appear on wine labels?

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Vallée d’Aoste - as the region is bilingual (French and Italian) wine labels can be in French or use French terms and wineries often have French names.

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13
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Which countries/regions border Valle d’Aosta?

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North - Switzerland
East - Piemonte
South - Piemonte
West - France

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14
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How much of the Valle d’Aosta is covered by mountains and what elevation?

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More than 60% of the region is covered by mountains (Alps) and is above 2,100m.
Snow covers most of the region for almost half the year.

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15
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What is the principal river of Valle d’Aosta?

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Dora Baltea

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16
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How many portions is Aosta Valley divided into and what are they?

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3

Upper Valley
Central Valley
Lower Valley

17
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What are the main facts about the Upper Valley?

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Coldest & driest part of the valley Western area Small terraced vineyards Very steep slopes - 800-1,200m Planted along N bank of Dora Baltea (south-facing) Main towns: Morgex, La Salle

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What are the main facts about the Central Valley?What are the main facts about the Central Valley?

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Lies in central portion of valley Vineyards on gentler slops - 500-700m N bank of Dora Baltea Accounts for majority of wine production Mostly red from Petit Rouge, Prëmetta & Fumin Main towns: Chambave, Nus, Arvier

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What are the main facts about the Lower Valley?

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Eastern portion of the valley - runs south-east Warmest & wettest part Vineyards planted on both sides of Dora Baltea Planted at 300-400m Red varieties main type - in particular Nebbiolo Main towns: Donnas, Arnad, Montjovet

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What is the climate of Valle d’Aosta and what is the average annual temperature?

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Continental climate with Alpine influences 10.5C