9. Prosecco Flashcards
FWhat is the sweetness range of Prosecco?
Brut to Demi-Sec
What is the most common style of Prosecco?
Extra Dry
Why was the name of the grape variety changed from Prosecco to Glera in 2009?
To allow for the use of the term Prosecco as a designated area to prevent other countries exploiting the success of the name
What are the three PDOs of Prosecco?
1) Prosecco DOC
2) Conegliano Valdobbiadene - Prosecco DOCG
3) Asolo Prosecco DOCG
What are the two geographical indications that may be added to a Prosecco DOC label?
1) Treviso
2) Trieste
In what year was Conegliano Valdobbiadene - Prosecco DOCG promoted from DOC?
2009
At what altitude are most Conegliano Valdobbiadene - Prosecco DOCG vineyards?
200-320m
Within the spumante category of Conegliano Valdobbiadene - Prosecco DOCG what term may be included and what term may be excluded?
1) Superiore
2) Prosecco
What is the climate of Prosecco?
Warm and moderately continental with moderate rainfall.
Why might wines from DOCG areas have higher acidity and more intense fruit flavours?
Due to the cooling influences of altitude and higher diurnal temperature ranges.
Spraying may be required on the flat plain. Why?
Most air and fog from the rivers.
Glera is susceptible to what five pressures?
1) Millerandage
2) Powdery mildew
3) Downy mildew
4) Drought
5) Grapevine yellows
Must Prosecco be 100% Glera?
No. 85%
What are the three common training options for Glera?
1) Sylvoz
2) Double-arched cane
3) Single or double Guyot
What is Sylvoz?
A high cordon system of up to 10 buds with shoots that hang downwards well suited to high vigour sites.
What are five advantages of Sylvoz?
1) It is inexpensive to create
2) Minimises winter pruning
3) Suitable for machine harvesting
4) Protection from frost due to height
5) Supports Prosecco DOC’s high tield requirements
What are two disadvantages of Sylvoz?
1) May encourage over cropping
2) Requires careful monitoring and trimming of the canopy to prevent excessive shading.
What is Double-arched cane?
A form of replacement cane pruning where the canes are bent into arches.
What are three benefits of double-arched cane?
1) Improves the evenness of growth and fruitfulness.
2) Increases ventilation (if properly thinned)
3) Said to reduce vigour
In which region is double-arched cane most common?
Conegliano Valdobbiadene
What are two disadvantages of double-arched cane?
1) Individual branches must be tied on to every plant adding to cost
2) Care must be taken to maintain an open canopy by repeated shoot thinning.
Where is Guyot most commonly used?
On the flatter land.
Describe ciglione
The steepest parts of Conegliano Valdobbiadene vineyards that are terraced with grassy banks.
How must fruit for Cartizze, Rive and sui lieviti be harvested?
By hand