Cortese, Garganega, Verdicchio and Fiano

Question 1

What are the characteristics of wines produced from Cortese grape?
Answer Choices:

a) Dry and full-bodied with low acidity
b) Sweet and full-bodied with high acidity
c) Dry and light-bodied with high acidity
d) Sweet and light-bodied with low acidity

Answer 1

Dry and light-bodied with high acidity

Question 2

Which aromas are typically associated with Cortese wines?
Answer Choices:
a) Earthy and herbal aromas
b) Light floral aromas (blossom)
c) Spicy and smoky aromas
d) Nutty and oaky aromas

Answer 2

Light floral aromas (blossom)

Question 3

Which flavors are commonly found in Cortese wines?
Answer Choices:
a) Red fruit flavors (strawberry, cherry)
b) Green fruit flavors (apple, pear) (Correct Answer)
c) Citrus flavors (lemon, lime)
d) Tropical fruit flavors (mango, pineapple)

Answer 3

Green fruit flavors

Question 4

Which wine region is best known for producing Cortese wines?
Answer Choices:
a) Bordeaux, France
b) Napa Valley, California
c) Gavi DOCG, Piemonte, Italy (Correct Answer)
d) Marlborough, New Zealand

Answer 4

Gavi DOCG, Piemonte, Italy

Question 5

Which wine region is best known for producing Cortese wines?
Answer Choices:
a) Bordeaux, France
b) Napa Valley, California
c) Gavi DOCG, Piemonte, Italy (Correct Answer)
d) Marlborough, New Zealand

Answer 5

Gavi DOCG, Piemonte, Italy

Question 6

How are Gavi wines typically fermented and aged?
Answer Choices:
a) Fermented in oak barrels and aged in stainless steel tanks
b) Fermented in stainless steel tanks and aged in oak barrels
c) Fermented in inert vessels and not matured in oak (Correct Answer)
d) Fermented in concrete tanks and aged in amphorae

Answer 6

Fermented in inert vessels and not matured in oak

Question 7

What are the characteristics of wines produced from Garganega grape?
Answer Choices:
a) Sweet and full-bodied with low acidity
b) Dry and full-bodied with high acidity
c) Dry and medium-bodied with high acidity
d) Sweet and medium-bodied with low acidity

Answer 7

Dry and medium-bodied with high acidity

Question 8

Which flavors are commonly found in wines produced from Garganega grape?
Answer Choices:
a) Red fruit flavors (strawberry, cherry)
b) Green fruit flavors (apple, pear) (
c) Citrus flavors (lemon, lime)
d) Tropical fruit flavors (mango, pineapple)
e) Stone fruit flavors (peach)

Answer 8

Green fruit flavors (apple, pear)
Citrus flavors (lemon, lime)
Stone fruit flavors

Question 9

In which Italian region is Garganega widely planted?
Answer Choices:
a) Tuscany
b) Piedmont
c) Veneto
d) Sicily

Answer 9

Veneto

Question 10

Which wine appellations in Italy are known for wines made from Garganega grape?
Answer Choices:
a) Chianti DOCG
b) Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG
c) Soave DOC and Soave Classico DOC
d) Barolo DOCG

Answer 10

Soave DOC and Soave Classico DOC

Question 11

What is the meaning of the term ‘Classico’ in Soave Classico DOC?
Answer Choices:
a) The wine is made from black grape varieties.
b) The wine has been aged in oak barrels.
c) The wine has been made from grapes grown in the historic center of the region .
d) The wine is a sweet white wine made using the appassimento method.

Answer 11

The wine has been made from grapes grown in the historic center of the region

Question 12

What are the characteristics of wines produced from Verdicchio grape?
Answer Choices:
a) Sweet and full-bodied with low acidity
b) Dry and full-bodied with high acidity
c) Dry and medium-bodied with high acidity
d) Sweet and medium-bodied with low acidity

Answer 12

Dry and medium-bodied with high acidity

Question 13

Which flavors are commonly found in wines produced from Verdicchio grape?
Answer Choices:
a) Red fruit flavors (strawberry, cherry)
b) Green fruit flavors (apple, pear)
c) Citrus flavors (lemon, lime)
d) Herbal notes (fennel)
e) Tropical fruit flavors

Answer 13

Green fruit flavors (apple, pear)
Citrus flavors (lemon, lime)
Herbal notes

Question 14

In which region of Italy is Verdicchio widely planted?
Answer Choices:
a) Piedmont
b) Tuscany
c) Marche
d) Veneto

Answer 14

Marche

Question 15

What is the most famous wine made from Verdicchio grape?
Answer Choices:
a) Barbaresco DOCG
b) Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
c) Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi DOC
d) Chianti Classico DOCG

Answer 15

Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi DOC

Question 16

Are most wines labeled Verdicchio intended for ageing?
Answer Choices:
a) Yes
b) No

Answer 16

No

Question 17

What are the characteristics of wines produced from Fiano grape?
Answer Choices:
a) Sweet and full-bodied with low acidity
b) Dry and full-bodied with high acidity
c) Dry and medium to full-bodied with medium acidity
d) Sweet and medium-bodied with low acidity

Answer 17

Dry and medium to full-bodied with medium acidity

Question 18

Which flavors are commonly found in wines produced from Fiano grape?
Answer Choices:
a) Red fruit flavors (strawberry, cherry)
b) Stone fruit flavors (peach)
c) Tropical fruit flavors (melon, mango)
d) Citrus flavors (lemon, lime)
e) Herbal notes (fennel)

Answer 18

Stone fruit flavors (peach)
Tropical fruit flavors (melon, mango)

Question 19

What are some secondary aromas that can be found in Fiano wines?
Answer Choices:
a) Bread and biscuit aromas from lees contact
b) Smoky aromas from oak
c) Floral aromas (blossom)
d) Earthy aromas

Answer 19

Bread and biscuit aromas from lees contact
Smoky aromas from oak

Question 20

Where is Fiano grape primarily grown in Italy?
Answer Choices:
a) Piedmont
b) Veneto
c) Campania
d) Marche

Answer 20

Campania

Question 21

Which region is known for producing Fiano di Avellino DOCG?
Answer Choices:
a) Tuscany
b) Campania
c) Marche
d) Veneto

Answer 21

Campania