Valle d’Aosta - History & Location

Question 1

The smallest Italian region

Answer 1

Valle d’Aosta

Question 2

The least populated Italian region

Answer 2

Valle d’Aosta

Question 3

Italian region that produces the smallest about of wine

Answer 3

Valle d’Aosta

Question 4

The only French-speaking area in Italy

Answer 4

Valle d’Aosta

Question 5

A central role in the local wine industry is played by

Answer 5

Tourism

Question 6

Because of the small production and the time of the tourism industry, few Valle d’Aosta wines reach the _____ market

Answer 6

Export

Question 7

Modern day capital city of the Valle d’Aosta

Answer 7

Aosta

Question 8

The Roman name for the city of Aosta

Answer 8

Augusta Praetoria

Question 9

Rome’s goal in Aosta was to

Answer 9

Control the mountain passes

Question 10

During the 6th Century, the Valle d’Aosta was absorbed into the _____ Kingdom and the local language transitioned from Latin to a _____- _____ dialect still spoken today

Answer 10

Frankish, French-Provençal

Question 11

What two French red grapes were introduced to the Valle d’Aosta by the Franks?

Answer 11

Gamay & Pinot Noir

Question 12

Who controlled the Valle d’Aosta in the 11th century?

Answer 12

House of Savoy

Question 13

Fill in the blank(s): Valle d’Aosta was controlled by the Romans, the ____ Kingdom, the House of _____ , the Kingdom of _____ , and the Kingdom of _____ (1861)

Answer 13

Frankish
Savoy
Sardinia
Italy

Question 14

In the 1920’s the Facist Party instituted a forced _____ program in the Valle d’Aosta

Answer 14

Italianization

Question 15

After World War II, Italy became a

Answer 15

Republic

Question 16

Valle d’Aosta has a special ______ status out of consideration for its strong identity and heritage

Answer 16

Autonomous

Question 17

Valle d’Aosta is officially bilingual. What are the 2 official languages?

Answer 17

Italian & French

Question 18

Wines the Valle d’Aosta are often labeled with ______ terms and wineries have _____ names

Answer 18

French, French

Question 19

Vallée d’Aoste is French for

Answer 19

Valle d’Aosta

Question 20

A completely mountainous region in the northwest corner of Italy in the Italian Alps

Answer 20

Valle d’Aosta

Question 21

The northern border of the Valle d’Aosta

Answer 21

Switzerland

Question 22

The western border of the Valle d’Aosta

Answer 22

France

Question 23

The eastern and southern border of the Valle d’Aosta

Answer 23

Piemonte

Question 24

4% of the surface of the Valle d’Aosta is still covered by

Answer 24

Glaciers

Question 25

What is the highest peak in the Alps?

Answer 25

Monte Bianco

Question 26

_____ covers most of the Valle d’Aosta for almost half of the year

Answer 26

Snow

Question 27

What is the name of the main valley in the Valle d’Aosta

Answer 27

d’Aosta

Question 28

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

Answer 28

Dora Baltea

Question 29

In the Aosta Valley, Alta Valle refers to:

Answer 29

The Upper Valley

Question 30

In the Aosta Valley, Valdigne refers to:

Answer 30

The Upper Valley

Question 31

In the Aosta Valley, Valle Centrale refers to:

Answer 31

The Central Valley

Question 32

In the Aosta Valley, Bassa Valle refers to:

Answer 32

Lower Valley

Question 33

The coldest and driest area in the whole of Valle d’Aosta

Answer 33

The Upper Valley

Question 34

In the Valle d’Aosta, the Upper Valley covers the _____ part of the valley

Answer 34

Western

Question 35

What are the vineyards like in the Upper Valley of the Valle d’Aosta?

Answer 35

Small, terraced vineyards on very steep slopes

Question 36

What are the 2 main towns of the Upper Valley of the Valle d’Aosta?

Answer 36

Morgex & La Salle

Question 37

The majority of the Valle d’Aosta’s wine production comes from which portion?

Answer 37

The Central Valley

Question 38

Red or White? Petit Rouge

Answer 38

Red

Question 39

Red or White? Prëmetta

Answer 39

Red

Question 40

Red or White? Fumin

Answer 40

Red

Question 41

Chambave, Nus, Arvier are the main towns of the Valle d’Aosta’s _____

Answer 41

Central Valley

Question 42

The warmest and wettest part of the Valle d’Aosta

Answer 42

Lower Valley

Question 43

What part of the Valle d’Aosta is Nebbiolo grown?

Answer 43

Lower Valley

Question 44

Donnas, Arnad, Montjovet are the main towns of the Valle d’Aosta’s ________

Answer 44

Lower Valley