Cortese, Garganega, Verdicchio, Fiano

Question 1

Wines from which region matches this description: dry, high acidity, medium body with flavors of apple, pear, lemon, and fennel?

a. Veridicchio del Castelli di Jesi DOC
b. Soave Classico DOC
c. Gavi DOCG
d. Fiano di Avellino DOCG

Answer 1

a. Veridicchio del Castelli di Jesi DOC

Question 2

In which of these wines would you be most likely to encounter tropical fruit aromas of melon or mango?

a. Veridicchio del Castelli di Jesi DOC
b. Soave Classico DOC
c. Gavi DOCG
d. Fiano di Avellino DOCG

Answer 2

d. Fiano di Avellino DOCG

Question 3

Which of the following statements about Cortese is FALSE?

a. it’s a dry, light bodied white wine
b. it is the main variety used in the wines of Gavi DOCG
c. it is the main variety used in the wines of Soave DOC
d. it is typically fermented in inert vessels and not matured in oak.

Answer 3

c. it is the main variety used in the wines of Soave DOC

Question 4

While most Italian white varieties are not intended for bottle-ageing, some outstanding wines develop flavors of honey and/or nuts in the bottle. For which grape varieties is this true? Select all that apply.

a. cortese
b. garganega
c. veridicchio
d. fiano

Answer 4

b. garganega
c. veridicchio
d. fiano

Question 5

Which of the following Italian white varieties does not typically produce high acid wines?

a. cortese
b. garganega
c. verdicchio
d. fiano

Answer 5

fiano

Question 6

In which region of Italy are Soave wines produced?

a. Tuscany
b. Veneto
c. Campania
d. Marche

Answer 6

Veneto

Question 7

For which of the following Italian white varieites would you most likely encounter secondary aromas from lees contact in its wines?

a. Fiano
b. Verdicchio
c. Garganega
d. Cortese

Answer 7

Fiano