Valle d'Aosta W Flashcards
What is the smallest wine region in Italy
Valle d’Aosta
Where is Valle d’Aosta located
Morthwestern Italy
what are the official languages in Valle d’Aosta region
French and Italian
What is the topography of Valle d’Aosta
Completely muntainous
Where is Monte Bianco located in Valle d’Aosta
West of the region
What is the main valley in Valle d’Aosta
Aosta Valley
What are the three parts of Valle d’Aosta
Upper valley, Central valley and lower valley
Where is the main river in Valle d’Aosta
Dora Baltea
What is the climate in Valle d’Aosta
Continental with alpine influences
Where the majority of vineyards is planted
Terraced slopes (Heroic viticulture)
Which part of the valley is the coldest
Upper valley
What is the soil in Valle d’Aosta
Limestone alluvial
what is the traditional vine tranning system in Valle d’Aosta
Pergola supported by stones
Why Pergola is lower in upper valley in Valle d’Aosta
Because it is closer to the ground based on slates which provides heat
Which grape is Valle d’Aosta planted with
Petit Rouge 16%
Is it mostly red or white
Red (80%)
Which grape is known as Picontendro in Valle d’Aosta
Nebbiolo
Where is Picotendro is found in Valle d’Aosta
Lower Valley (Donnas, Arnad, Montjovet)
How is Nebbiolo from Valle d’Aosta compared with Nebbiolo from the south
Paler and less structured
What are the principal native and traditional white grapes in Valle d’Aosta
Prié Blanc (Blanc de Morgex)
Petite Arvine
What are the principal native and traditional red grapes in Valle d’Aosta
- Petit Rouge Native
- Nebbiolo (Picotendro) Traditional
- Fumin Native
How many appellations are there in Valle d’Aosta
Just one: Velle ‘d Aosta DOC
How many sub-zones are there in Valle d’Aosta DOC
7 sub-zones
Is IGT important in Valle d’Aosta
NO
Wht is the percentage of DOC in Valle d’Aosta
80%
What are the main four sub-zones in Valle d’Aosta
- Donnas
- Chambave
- Torrete
- Blanc de Morget et de La Salle
What is the most planted grape in Donnas
Nebbiolo (Picotendro)
What is the style of Nebbiolo wines in Donnas
Similar to Carema
What is the ageing time of Nebbiolo in Donnas
24 months 12 in oak
What is the most planted red grape in Chambave
Petit Rouge
Where is Torrete located in Valle d’Aosta
In central valley around Aosta town
What is the largest and most productive sub-zone in Valle d’Aosta
Torrete
What is the most planted grape in Torrete
Petit Rouge
What is the min percentage of Petit Rouge in Valle d’Aosta Torrete
70%
What is the most planted grape in Blanc de Morgex et La Salle
100% Prié Blanc
