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Trentino-Alto Adige Flashcards

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Where is Trentino-Alto Adige and what countries border it?

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  • Northeastern Italy
  • Austria and Switzerland
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What is the climate of Trentino-Alto Adige?

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Cool Continental

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What mountain range plays a major feature in Trentino-Alto Adige?

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The Alps

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Is Trentino-Alto Adige best known for blends or for single grape variety wines?

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Single grape variety wines, typically noted on the wine label.

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What are the 4 main white grape varieties of Trentino-Alto Adige?

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  1. Pinot Grigio
  2. Chardonnay
  3. Sauvignon Blanc
  4. Pinot Bianco
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Which 3 red grape varieties is Trentino-Alto Adige best known for?

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  1. Pinot Nero
  2. Teroldego
  3. Lagrein
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  • Which levels of wine classifications are made in Trentino-Alto Adige?
  • Which status makes the most production?
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  • IGP, DOC
  • Most of production is DOC status, single grape variety wines.
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Which 3 DOCs of Trentino-Alto Adige do you need to know for the exam?

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  1. Alto-Adige (Südtiroler) DOC
  2. Trentino DOC
  3. Valdadige DOC
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Valdadige DOC is a multi-regional appellation.

What does it encapsulate?

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Encapsulates Trentino-Alto Adige and Verona in Veneto, but the majority of wines are released under the separate Trentino DOC and Alto-Adige (Südtiroler) DOC.

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Name 2 important producers in Trentino-Alto Adige.

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  1. Cantina Terlano
  2. Tiefenbrunner
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Fill in the blank.

Many of the producers in Alto-Adige are ______.

A

co-ops

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