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Valle d'Aosta Wine Production/Style Flashcards

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What style(s) of wine does Fumin produce?

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What style(s) of wine does Fumin produce?

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What is another name for Malvoise in Valle d’Aosta?

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Pinot Grigio/Pinot Gris

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What are the main grapes are used to produce sweet wines in Valle d’Aosta?

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Moscato Bianco and Pinot Grigio

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How are late harvest wines labelled?

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Vendemmia Tardiva or Vendange Tardive

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How are passito wines labelled?

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Passito or Fletri

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What are the DOC rules regarding maturation of red wine in Valle d’Aosta?

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5 months maturation in bottle or any type of vessel before release

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What are the DOC rules regarding maturation of white wine in Valle d’Aosta?

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There is no minimum ageing requirement

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How are sweet wines produced in Valle d’Aosta?

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Late Harvest and Passito (Fletri)

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What are the general red wine characteristics in Valle d’Aosta?

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Fruity and often spicy. Light to medium body and moderate to firm in tannin with bright acidity

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What are the general white wine characteristics in Valle d’Aosta?

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Juicy, floral and fruity. High in acid, moderate in alcohol, often with a marked mineral character

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What are the general wine characteristics in Valle d’Aosta?

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Due to short summers and high altitude, they tend to be light and show vibrant fresh fruit and high acidity

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What are the generic characteristics of Valle d’Aosta wines?

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Most are single varietal, easy-drinking, simple wines that tend to be light and show vibrant fresh fruit and high acidity

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What does ‘fletr’ mean on a label?

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Passito style wine

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What is the difference between Late Harvest and Passito?

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Late Harvest is made from overripe grapes and Passito is from air-dried grapes

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Which grape are sparkling wines mostly made from?

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Prie Blanc

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16
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How do Nebbiolos from Valle d’Aosta compare with those from Piemonte

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They are pales and less structured without the Piemontese power

17
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What is another name for Picotendro in Valle d’Aosta?

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Nebbiolo

18
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What are the characteristics of Petite Arvine?

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Straw-yellow in colour with high acidity, extract and alcohol. Floral notes and aromas of grapefruit, pear and exotic fruit with a saline finish.

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What style(s) of sweet wine does Petite Arvine produce in Valle d’Aosta?

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Suitable for late-harvest and can age well

20
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Where does Petite Arvine orginate from?

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Switzerland

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What are the characteristics of Fumin?

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Deep ruby, full-bodied, high in acidity and tannin. Aromas of red fruit, herbs, pepper and sweet spice

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What are the characteristics of Petit Rouge?

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Dark coloured, medium-bodied wines with good acidity. Aromas of red flowers, fresh red fruit, almonds and spice

23
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What is the most widely planted red grape in Valle d’Aosta?

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Petit Rouge (16%)

24
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What is another name for Petit Rouge in Valle d’Aosta?

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Picciourouzo

25
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What is another name for Nebbiolo in Valle d’Aosta?

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Picotendro

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What are the characteristics of Prie Blanc?

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Very pale in colour and light-bodied. High acidity and strong minerality. Aromas of white flowers, green apple, mountain hay and herbs.

27
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What grape is mostly used to make small quantities of traditional method sparkling wines in Valle d’Aosta?

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Prie Blanc

28
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What grape is used to make tiny quantities of Ice Wine in Valle d’Aosta?

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Prie Blanc

29
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What is the most widely planted white grape in Valle d’Aosta?

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Prie Blanc (Blanc de Morgex) (7%)

30
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What style(s) of sweet wine does Malvoisie produce?

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A sweet late harvest or passito wine made from Pinot Grigio

31
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What style(s) of white wine does Malvoisie produce?

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A dry aromatic single-varietal wine also labelled as Pinot Grigio

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What are the ageing characteristics of Fumin?

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Long-lived wines that benefit from small oak barrel maturation. After a few years, they develop interesting balsamic notes

33
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What is another name for Prie Rouge in Valle d’Aosta?

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Premetta

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What style(s) of wine does Prie Rouge produce?

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A natural rosato wine due to its very think skin and light tannins

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Which subzone(s) is Prie Rouge mainly found in Valle d’Aosta?

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Central Valley in the towns of St Pierre and Aymavilles

36
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What are the characteristics of Prie Rouge?

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Medium acidity with aromas of rose, strawberry and sweet spice

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