Friuli Venezia Giulia

Question 1

The grape Picolit is most often used in the production of what style of wine?

Answer 1

Sweet passito wines

Question 2

What country borders Friuli on its eastern side?

Answer 2

Slovenia

Question 3

Define “Pastini”.

Answer 3

The typical terraced vineyards of Carso

Question 4

What was varietal Friulano labeled as until 2007?

Answer 4

Tocai Friulano

Question 5

Friulano is genetically identical to what grape variety?

Answer 5

Sauvignonasse

Question 6

What is the northernmost appellation of Friuli Venezia Giulia?

Answer 6

Ramandolo DOCG

Question 7

Schioppettino is also known as?

Answer 7

Ribolla Nera

Question 8

What is the grape variety in Ramondolo DOCG?

Answer 8

Verduzzo Giallo

Question 9

What soil type characterizes the Carso plateau?

Answer 9

Limestone

Question 10

From where does Pignolo get its name?

Answer 10

Pigna (pine cone)

Question 11

What was Friuli Venezia Giulia’s first DOCG?

Answer 11

Ramandolo DOCG

Question 12

What are the names of the two subzones of Friuli Isonzo DOC?

Answer 12

Rive Alte and Rive di Giare

Question 13

What style of wine is produced as Ramandolo DOCG?

Answer 13

Sweet wines

Question 14

From where does Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso get its name?

Answer 14

From the stalk that becomes red when the grapes are ripe

Question 15

What are the two sub varieties of Verduzzo Friulano?

Answer 15

Verduzzo Giallo and Verduzzo Verde

Question 16

What colour is the grape variety Terrano?

Answer 16

Red

Question 17

What is the meaning of the grape name Tazzelenghe?

Answer 17

Tongue cutter

Question 18

Which variety of Malvasia most often found in Friuli?

Answer 18

Malvasia Istriana

Question 19

What is the “Bora”?

Answer 19

The cold, strong eastern wind that affects Friuli Venezia Giulia

Question 20

“Ponca” is a local name for what soil type?

Answer 20

Flysch of Cormons

Question 21

In which geographic area of Friuli Venezia Giulia is Vitovska grown?

Answer 21

Carso