Friuli-Venezia Giulia Flashcards

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What does DOCG stands for?

A

Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita
A more prestigious and theoretically higher quality designation designed to represent the best of Italian wine.

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When was the first DOCG introduced and which one was it?

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It was introduced in 1963, but the frist one was not awarded until 1980, when Brunello di Montalcino, Barolo and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano was uppgraded from DOC.

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What does IGT stad for? and when was it introduced?

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Indicazione Geografica Tipica, frist appeared in 1994

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4
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How many DOCG:s does Italy have?

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77!
Canelli was approved in 2023

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5
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Which Classifications does Italian Wine Law have?

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DOCG
DOC
IGT
Vino

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The winemaking tradition are borrowed from the neighborings contries, which?

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Slavic, German cultures.

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How are the techniques adapted from Germany and Austria, in profil?

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clean, modern white winemaking.
Introduction of controlled cold fermentation in stainless steel -
giving the Friulian style; Crisp, aromatic, fruit-driven varietal white wines, quick consumptions.

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how are modern Friulian style?

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blended, barrel-fermantations and aged, powerful and lush rather than lean.

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9
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Who took a new approch in Friuli, going towards orange wines?

A

Josko Gravner

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Which internation white grapes are found in Friuli?

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Pinot Bianco
Chardonnay
Pinot Grigio
Sauvignon Blanc (Sauvignon)

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11
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Which native white grapes are notable in Friuli?

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Verduzzo Gialla (Ramandolo)
Picolit

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11
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Which two grapes produces sweet passito wines under two different DOCG zones? And which zones?

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Verduzzo Gialla (Ramandolo) and Picolit produces sweet passito wines under Ramandolo DOCG and Colli Orientali del Friuli-Picolit DOCG

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What’s the highest and coolest area within Colli orientali del Friuli-Picolit DOCg called?

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Cialla

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What’s the monopol in Cialla called? and what is it famous for?

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Ronchi di Ciallla estate, a property more renowned for shephearding the indigenous red grape Schioppettino back from extinction.

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13
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Which stars can you find of the modern Friuli? And name two producers each.

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The orange wines; Gravner & Radikon
The dry, powerful white ; Miani & Livio Felluga
Sauvignon Blanc ; Venica e venica & Ronco del Gnemiz

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14
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Whiich grape is Friulano’s trademark white variety?

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Friulano; formarly known as Tocai Friulano, also called Tai-is

15
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What’s the character of Friulano? And name a famous wine produced by it.

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A fleshy, refreshing almond and mineral-tinged wine.
Prosciutto di San Daniele of Friuli

16
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Which grape is the core of the ROsazzo DOCG?

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Friulano

17
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Which red grapes are used in Friuli?

A

Merlot!
Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon

18
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What style is Cab Sauv & Cab Franc in Friuli?

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Usually blended with MErlot, producing wines that tend toward lighter, fragrant, herbal flavours.

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Which are the most noteworthy indigenous red grapes?

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Refosco
Schioppettino
Terrano
Pignolo

20
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Refosco?

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The most planted indigenous red grape; but typically shows least promise, producing lightm fruity reds.
Usually is Refosco dal Penduncolo Rosso
or
Refoesco di Faedis

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Schioppettino and Pignolo?

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rare to find, more density, spice and ageworthiness

22
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Terrano?

A

Originated in Carso/Kras, often confused with Friulian Refosco
Produces unexpected value; fruity, meaty, with firm tannins and lively acidity.

23
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How many DOC:s does Friuli have?
Which?

A

12.
Carso - bianco, Rosso
Collio Goriziano - Bianco, Rosso
Delle Venezie - Bianco, Spumante
Friuli (friuli Venezia Giulia) - Bianco, Rosso, Spumante
Friuli Annia - Bianco, Rosso, Rosato, Frizzante, Spumante
Friuli Aquileia - Bianco, Rosso, Rosato
Friuli Colli Orientali - Bianco, Rosso
Friuli Grave - Bianco, Rosso, Rosato, Frizzante, Spumante
Friuli Isonzo - Bianco, Rosso, Rosato
Friuli Latisana - Bianco, Rosso, Rosato
Lison-Pramaggiore - Bianco, Rosso, Passito
Prosecco - Prosecco

24
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Which DOCGs are found in Friuli-Venezia-Giulia?

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Colli Orientali del Friuli Picolit DOCG - bianco
Lison DOCG (shared with Veneto) - Bianco
Ramandolo DOCG - bianco passito
Rosazzo DOCG - bianco

25
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Which variety is used in Colli Orientali del Friuli Picolit DOCG?

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minimum 85% Picolit, maximum 15% other white grapes of Friuli, excluding Gewurz
Cialla : 100% Picolit

26
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Which grape variety is used in Ramandolo DOCG?

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100% Verduzzo Friulano

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Which grape variety is used in Rosazzo DOCG?

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min 50: Friulano(Tai)
20-30% sauvignon
20-30% pinot bianco and/or Chardonnay
Max 10% ribolla
max 5% other white varieties.