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
What adds to the cost of the ciglione format?
They must be repaired and maintained.
How long does the first fermentation last?
15-20 days
How long does the second fermentation last?
A month
Why is dosage a relatively new addition to the regulations?
Historically winemakers would determine the sugar to remain in the final wine at tirage.
In which year did it become permitted to adjust sweetness via dosage?
2014.
What is Charmat lungo?
A longer form of tank method where the wine remains in contact with the lees for at least nine months.
What is Prosecco Col Fondo/sui lieviti? (3)
A traditional style producing lightly cloudy, dry wines in a frizzante style.
What must appear on the label of a a Col Fondo?
Rifermentazione in bottiglia.
How is Col Fondo produced? (3)
1) Second fermentation in the bottle
2) Wine remains undisgorged
3) Bone dry
What does sui lieviti mean?
On the lees
What is the maximum yield for Prosecco DOC?
125 hL/ha
What is the maximum yield for Conegliano Valdobbiadene DOCG?
94.5 hL/ha
What is the maximum yield for Conegliano Valdobbiadene DOCG + Rive?
90 hL/ha
What is the maximum yield for Superiore di Cartizze DOCG/Cartizze?
85 hL/ha
What is the maximum yield for Asolo Prosecco DOCG?
94.5 hL/ha
What does Rive mean?
It is a local word meaning the slope of a steep hill
How many Rive are there?
43
How must grapes for Rive wines be harvested?
By hand
In what sparkling style is Superiore di Cartizze DOCG/Cartizze DOCG made?
Spumante only.
What is Superiore di Cartizze DOCG/Cartizze DOCG?
A historic, delimited single vineyard of 108ha located in Valdobbiadene.
How are Superiore di Cartizze DOCG/Cartizze DOCG typically labelled?
Valdobbiadene Superiore di Cartizze DOCG or Valdobbiadene Cartizze DOCG.
The vintage is required on the labels of which two styles only?
1) Rive wines
2) Sui lieviti
What is the most produced sparkling style of Prosecco DOC?
Spumante (80%)
What are the main three export markets for Prosecco DOC?
1) UK
2) USA
3) Germany
What has contributed to the popularity of Prosecco? (2)
1) Prosecco cocktails
2) It’s seen as a cheap alternative to Champagne
In what year were the Brut Nature and Extra Brut categories introduced?
2019
What is the main challenge for Prosecco DOC?
To protect the name from international appropriation.
In what year was Prosecco DOC spumante rose introduced?
2020
Prosecco DOC spumante rose may include a maximum what per cent Pinot Noir?
15%
What is the most common sweetness style of Conegliano Valdobbiadene DOCG?
Extra dry (60%)
What is the domestic/export split of Conegliano Valdobbiadene DOCG?
60% domestic, 40% export.
What is the main challenge for Conegliano Valdobbiadene DOCG?
To improve recognition of its potentially higher quality among consumers who see Prosecco as a generic brand.
How will Conegliano Valdobbiadene DOCG achieve continued growth?
By achieving higher prices.
In what part of a vineyard is double arched cane method of training best suited?
Steep hillsides with low water retention (Cartizze).
Describe the vineyard topography of Cartizze (3).
1) South-facing
2) 35-60 degrees gradient
3) Diurnal shift: cool winds from the Dolomites at night and warmer winds from the Adriatic during the day
Why might the wines of Cartizze be capable of higher r/s levels in the final wine but still taste dry/off-dry?
It ripens later due to altitude and greater diurnal range meaning more sugar can accumulate in the fruit, but not at the expense of acidity.
What is the still wine made in Prosecco called?
Tranquillo DOC/G
