Valle d'Aosta W Flashcards

1
Q

What is the smallest wine region in Italy

A

Valle d’Aosta

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2
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Where is Valle d’Aosta located

A

Morthwestern Italy

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3
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what are the official languages in Valle d’Aosta region

A

French and Italian

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4
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What is the topography of Valle d’Aosta

A

Completely muntainous

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5
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Where is Monte Bianco located in Valle d’Aosta

A

West of the region

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6
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What is the main valley in Valle d’Aosta

A

Aosta Valley

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7
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What are the three parts of Valle d’Aosta

A

Upper valley, Central valley and lower valley

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8
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Where is the main river in Valle d’Aosta

A

Dora Baltea

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9
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What is the climate in Valle d’Aosta

A

Continental with alpine influences

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10
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Where the majority of vineyards is planted

A

Terraced slopes (Heroic viticulture)

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11
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Which part of the valley is the coldest

A

Upper valley

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12
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What is the soil in Valle d’Aosta

A

Limestone alluvial

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13
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what is the traditional vine tranning system in Valle d’Aosta

A

Pergola supported by stones

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14
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Why Pergola is lower in upper valley in Valle d’Aosta

A

Because it is closer to the ground based on slates which provides heat

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15
Q

Which grape is Valle d’Aosta planted with

A

Petit Rouge 16%

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16
Q

Is it mostly red or white

A

Red (80%)

17
Q

Which grape is known as Picontendro in Valle d’Aosta

A

Nebbiolo

18
Q

Where is Picotendro is found in Valle d’Aosta

A

Lower Valley (Donnas, Arnad, Montjovet)

19
Q

How is Nebbiolo from Valle d’Aosta compared with Nebbiolo from the south

A

Paler and less structured

20
Q

What are the principal native and traditional white grapes in Valle d’Aosta

A

Prié Blanc (Blanc de Morgex)

Petite Arvine

21
Q

What are the principal native and traditional red grapes in Valle d’Aosta

A
  • Petit Rouge Native
  • Nebbiolo (Picotendro) Traditional
  • Fumin Native
22
Q

How many appellations are there in Valle d’Aosta

A

Just one: Velle ‘d Aosta DOC

23
Q

How many sub-zones are there in Valle d’Aosta DOC

A

7 sub-zones

24
Q

Is IGT important in Valle d’Aosta

A

NO

25
Q

Wht is the percentage of DOC in Valle d’Aosta

A

80%

26
Q

What are the main four sub-zones in Valle d’Aosta

A
  • Donnas
  • Chambave
  • Torrete
  • Blanc de Morget et de La Salle
27
Q

What is the most planted grape in Donnas

A

Nebbiolo (Picotendro)

28
Q

What is the style of Nebbiolo wines in Donnas

A

Similar to Carema

29
Q

What is the ageing time of Nebbiolo in Donnas

A

24 months 12 in oak

30
Q

What is the most planted red grape in Chambave

A

Petit Rouge

31
Q

Where is Torrete located in Valle d’Aosta

A

In central valley around Aosta town

32
Q

What is the largest and most productive sub-zone in Valle d’Aosta

A

Torrete

33
Q

What is the most planted grape in Torrete

A

Petit Rouge

34
Q

What is the min percentage of Petit Rouge in Valle d’Aosta Torrete

A

70%

35
Q

What is the most planted grape in Blanc de Morgex et La Salle

A

100% Prié Blanc