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Valle d'Aosta General Flashcards

1
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Describe the climate of the Upper Valley in Valle d’Aosta

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Cold and dry due to the rainshadow effect of the Alps. Long sunlight hours in summer, approx 2200

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Describe the soil type of Valle d’Aosta

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Moderate to low water retention with limestone of schist soils

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How is viticulture usually defined in Valle d’Aosta?

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Heroic - due to the steepness of the slopes and difficult conditions

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Is Valle d’Aosta an autonomous region?

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Yes - due to its strong identity and heritage, it is also bilingual, Italian and French are official languages

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5
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Name the only French-speaking area in Italy

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Valle d’Aosta

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Other than the pergola system, what other vine training systems are used?

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New vineyards at lower altitudes may have guyot while some Moscato vineyards are bush trained

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What are the 3 main areas in Valle d’Aosta?

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Upper Valley (Alte Valle/Valdigne) Central Valley (Valle Centrale) and the Lower Valley (Bassa Valle)

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What are the general climatic considerations in Valle d’Aosta?

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Higher altitudes and cooler conditions require earlier-ripening varieties that are hardy and cold resistant

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What are the main grape varieties of the Central Valley in Valle d’Aosta?

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Petit Rouge, Fumin, Premetta

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What is the difference between the pergola system in the Upper Valley and Lower Valley?

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It is low, 1m off the ground in order to maximise heat from the stone supports and ground whereas Lower Valley is 3m

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What is the major river of the Valle d’Aosta?

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Dora Baltea

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12
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What is the percentage of red wines in Valle d’Aosta?

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80%

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13
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What is the smallest wine region in Italy?

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Valle d’Aosta (smallest production and under vine)

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14
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What is the traditional vine training system of Valle d’Aosta?

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Pergola

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When was Valle d’Aosta included in the newly formed Kingdom of Italy?

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1861

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16
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Where is Arnad-Monjovet located?

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Lower Valley of Valle d’Aosta

17
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Where is Blanc de Morgex et de la Salle located?

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Upper Valley of Valle d’Aosta

18
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Where is Chambave located?

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Central Valley of Valle d’Aosta

19
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Where is Donnas located?

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Lower Valley of Valle d’Aosta

20
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What does ‘Enfer’ mean in Enfer d’Arvier?

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Hell - comes from the fact that the vineyards are planted in a natural amphitheater which serves as a heat trap

21
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Where is Enfer d’Arvier located?

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Central Valley of Valle d’Aosta

22
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Where is Torrette located?

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Central Valley of Valle d’Aosta

23
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Where is Nus located?

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Central Valley of Valle d’Aosta

24
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What are the main grape varieties of the Lower Valley in Valle d’Aosta

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Nebbiolo

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