Valle d'Aosta/Liguria/Lombardy Flashcards
Who produces most of the wines in Valley d’Aosta
Co-ops
What is the weather like in the Valle d’Aosta
Continental
Rain shadow
Large Diurnal shifts
What is the local name for Nebbiolo in Valle d’Aosta
Picotendro
Where is Prie grown?
Cave Mont Blanc de Morgex
Name of the River in the Valle d’Aosta
Dora Baltea river
What mountain range seperates Piedmonte from Linguria
Ligurian Alps
What is Fasce mean?
the terraced stone walls, found in Liguria
What is the local name for Nebbiolo
Chivaennasca
Where did phylloxera hit first in Italy?
Lombardy
Where is Chivaennasca found?
Valtellina
What river runs through Valtellina?
Adda River
where is Ar. Pe. Pe. s wines
Valtellina
What wind blows in Valtellina?
Breva wind
5 subzones of Valtellna
Grumello
Sasssella
Inferno
Maroggia (smallest)
Valgella (largest)
What are the still wines of Franciacorta labeled as?
Curtefranca
Who released the first sparkling wine from the region?
Guido Berlucchi
What is the blend of Franciacorta?
Chardonnay, Pinot Nero, max 50% of Pinot Biano
What are the aging requirements for Franciacorta
Nonvintage- 18 months on leees, not released for 25months after
Reserva- 5 years on lees, and 67 months total
What are the requirements for Saten Franciacorta?
Must be made from Chard and max 50% Pinot Bianco
Must be bottled at 5 atmospheres or less
What regions in Europe dont have to print spumante on the labels
Cava, Franciacorta, Champagne
What does Stagafassli mean?
Bottled in Switzerland
