Valle d’Aosta - Climate, Topography, & Soils

Question 1

The climate of the Valle d’Aosta is _____ with _____ influences

Answer 1

Continental, Alpine

Question 2

Winters are ______ and _____ in the Valle d’Aosta

Answer 2

Long and Cold

Question 3

Summers are ______ and _____ in the Valle d’Aosta

Answer 3

Short and Warm

Question 4

More severe weather conditions exist in the western section of the Valle d’Aosta because it is at a ________ _______

Answer 4

Higher altitude

Question 5

In the Valle d’Aosta, weather patterns are strongly affected by the presence of the _____

Answer 5

Alps

Question 6

The Valle d’Aosta falls in the rain shadow of the

Answer 6

French Alps

Question 7

Precipitation levels in the Valle d’Aosta are some of the ______ in the Alps

Answer 7

Lowest

Question 8

The high mountains block the wind and the _______ in the Valle d’Aosta

Answer 8

Clouds

Question 9

What two conditions during summer in Valle d’Aosta help the grapes to make good wine?

Answer 9

Sunny Conditions (help to ripen)
Cool-to-Cold Nights (preserve acidity)

Question 10

Name the Valle d’Aosta season:
Cool, sunny, relatively wet

Answer 10

Spring

Question 11

Name the Valle d’Aosta season:
Dry, sunny, warm

Answer 11

Summer

Question 12

Name the Valle d’Aosta season:
Arrives early. Is cold and relatively wet

Answer 12

Autumn

Question 13

Name the Valle d’Aosta season:
Long, cold, harsh, with ample snow

Answer 13

Winter

Question 14

In the Valle d’Aosta, although there is plenty of sunshine, temperatures drop quickly in the middle of September. What effect does this have?

Answer 14

Slows ripening

Question 15

What do growers often do in the Valle d’Aosta to increase sun exposure?

Answer 15

Pull leaves

Question 16

Along what bank of the Dora Baltea are grapes planted on?

Answer 16

Northern (south-facing)

Question 17

How are vineyards planted in the Valle d’Aosta?

Answer 17

On terraces supported by dry-stone retaining walls

Question 18

Valle d’Aosta viticulture is often defined as “heroic”, due to: (2 answers)

Answer 18

Steepness and the very difficult conditions

Question 19

Is mechanization used in the Valle d’Aosta?

Answer 19

No

Question 20

Why isn’t mechanization used in the Valle d’Aosta?

Answer 20

It is not possible

Question 21

Vineyard holdings in the Valle d’Aosta are often not ______ , so men spend the day climbing both vertically and horizontally among the terraces to tend the vines

Answer 21

Contiguous

Question 22

The soul of the slopes of the Valle d’Aosta is made mostly of ______ or ______

Answer 22

Limestone , Schist

Question 23

The soul of the Valley Floor of the Valle d’Aosta is ______ , with a high proportion of ______

Answer 23

Alluvial , gravel