Valle D'Aosta Flashcards
What is Italy’s smallest wine producing region?
Valle d’Aosta
The Valle d’Aosta was formed by ____________ river.
Dora Baltea
How many languages may be used on the labels of wines from Valle d’Aosta? Which ones?
Two! Both Italian and French may be written on the labels.
Where are the vineyards of the Valle d’Aosta planted?
Vineyards are planted on the hillsides flanking the Dora Baltea.
What is the overall climate of the Valle d’Aosta?
Continental: long, cold winters and short, hot summers
How many DOCs and DOCGs are located in the Valle d’Aosta?
ONE!!!
Are there any sub zones in the Valle d’Aosta?
There are 7 sub zones that can append their name to the single Valle d’Aosta DOC
List the 7 sub zones of the Valle d’Aosta:
Arnad Montjovet Blanc de Morgex et de la Salle Chambave Donnas Enfer d'Arvier Nus Torrette
How many of the Valle d’Aosta’s sub zones are red wine only? What are they and what do they produce?
There are 4
Torrette – Petit Rouge
Enfer d’Arvier – Petit Rouge
Donnas – Picoutener [aka Nebbiolo]
Arnad Montjouvet – Picoultener [aka Nebbiolo]
Are any of the Valle d’Aosta’s sub zones white wine only? If so, what are they and what do they specialize in?
Yes but only one
Blanc de Morgex et de la Salle – Prie Blanc [both sparkling and still]
List three of the Valle d’Aosta’s native red varietals:
Petit Rouge
Fumin
Vien de Nus
List 2 of the Valle d’Aosta’s native white varietals
Prie Blanc
Moscato di Chambave
True or False:
Small producers reign supreme in Italy’s smallest wine region.
Production has been mainly in the hands of local co-operatives. There is an association of small producers.
What is “Viticulteurs Encaveurs Vallee d’Aosta”?
This is an association of small producers in the Valle d’Aosta aimed at reviving ancient local viticultural practices and favoring indigenous varietals.
Which of Valle d’Aosta’s sub zones are able to produce both red and white wine?
Chambave
Nus
