Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

Green Pin Study 2 (imported Cards) > FVG.Alto Adige > Flashcards

FVG.Alto Adige Flashcards

1
Q

What attributes make Collio and Colli Orientali ideal for white grape growing?

A

High altitude combined with limestone, sandstone, and marl soils.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

What mountain range cuts FVG off from Slovenia?

A

The Julian Alps.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

What mountain range cuts FVG off from Austria?

A

The Carnic Alps.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Major white grapes of Friuli?

A

Friuliano (Tai), Ribolla Gialla, Malvasia Istriana
Pinot Bianco, Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc
Picolit and Verduzzo Gialla for sweet wines.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

Major red grapes of Friuli?

A

Refosco, Schioppetino, Pignolo;

Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

What is the most planted grape in FVG?

A

Merlot

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

Friulano is actually what?

A

Sauvignonasse (Sauvignon Vert)
Similarly grassy, but unrelated to Sauvignon Blanc.
Fatter, lower acid.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

What is the major subzone of Colli Orientali del Friuli-Picolit?

A

Cialla

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

What is the difference in the aging regimen between Colli Orientali del Friuli-Picolit and Colli Orientali del Friuli-Picolit Cialla? Cialla Riserva?

A

One year for the basic DOCG.
Two years for Cialla.
Four years for Cialla Riserva.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

Who spearheaded the Fruilian style of crisp, clean whites and modern winemaking?

A

Mario Schiopetto

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

In addition to his work with amphorae, Josko Gravner is credited with introducing what to FVG?

A

Barrique

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

Who produces Vintage Tunina and Capo Martino?

A

Jermann

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

Schiopettino is the black variant of what white grape?

A

Ribolla Gialla

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

What are the two sweet wine DOCG’s of FVG?

A

Colli Orientali del Friuli-Picolit DOCG

Ramandolo DOCG

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

What is the grape in Ramandolo DOCG?

A

Verduzzo Gialla

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

What is Rosazzo DOCG?

A

Former subzone of Colli Orientali del Friuli DOC; dedicated to Friulano-based dry whites.
50% Friulano plus 20-30% Sauvignon Blanc and 20-30% Pinot Bianco/Chardonnay, plus
Must be released by April 1st of the second year following the harvest.
Created in the image of Livio Felluga’s Terre Alte: 50% Friulano, 25% Pinot Bianco, 25% Sauvignon, aged in botti.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

What are the subzones of Colli Orientali del Fruili?

A

Cialla - monopole of Ronchi di Cialla (Rapuzzi). Highest elevation in the DOC, Ponca with limestone soils. Mix of varietals (all native), may be varietal wines. 4 years of aging for riserva.
Refosco di Faedis - northerly, red wines of 85% Refosco Nostrano
Pignolo di Rosazzo - 100% Pignolo
Ribolla Gialla di Rosazzo - 100% Ribolla Gialla
Schioppettino di Prepotto - 100% Schioppettino, released 9/1 the second year after harvest, 4th year for riserva.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
18
Q

Where is Ronchi di Cialla, when was it established, and what its its hallmark?

A

Colli Orientali del Friuli, 1970, by Dina and Paolo Rapuzzi.
Dedicated to indigenous varieties; their monopole Cialla is the only DOC in Friuli with only native grapes allowed (Picolit, Ribolla Gialla, Verduzzo Friulano; Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso, Schioppettino).

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
19
Q

Ronchi di Cialla: Wines

A

WHITE
Verduzzo, Ribolla Gialla, Ciallabianco, Picolit
Cillabianco is 60% Ribolla, 30% Verduzzo, 10% Picolit
Ribolla Gialla sees 3mos in stainless, the rest see 11-12mos and fermentation in barrel.
RED
Ribolla Nera (Schioppettino), Schioppettino, Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso, Rosso (50/50 Schioppettino/Refosco)
12-18mos in barrel for Rosso and Ribolla Nera, 14-18 for Schioppetino and Refosco

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
20
Q

What DOCG is shared between the Veneto and FVG?

A

Lison DOCG

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
21
Q

What are the three most important DOC’s in FVG?

A

Collio Goriziano DOC (Collio)
Colli Orientali del Friuli DOC
Grave del Friuli DOC - 52% of acreage, mostly bulk wine

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
22
Q

What are the three unofficial subzones of Collio?

A

Oslavia - eastern, high elevation (180M), famous for Ribolla Gialla
Cormons - lowest and warmest area in Collio, divided by Monte Quarin, which splits the area into northern and southern zones
Dolegna - coolest and wettest zone, suited to aromatic white grapes

23
Q

What is Albarello Modificato?

A

A training system in Friuli to combat rot; two cordons, three canes, one bud per cane

24
Q

Name the four DOCG’s of Friuli-Venezia Giulia

A

Colli Orientali del Friuli-Picolit DOCG
Ramandolo DOCG
Lison DOCG
Rosazzo DOCG

25
What is the most prized soil in Friuli?
Ponca Marl, sandstone, and marine fossils High pH, cool temperature results in high acidity Prone to landslides
26
Where is Carso, and what is the major soil type?
The thin peninsula between Slovenia and the ocean, surrounding Trieste. Soils are very thin terra rossa over hard limestone.
27
Where is Gravner based?
Oslavia
28
What innovations is Josko Gravner reponsible for?
1973: pneumatic press, stainless steel 1980's: barrique 1996: orange wine Experimentation with skin contact began because the 1996 vintage was nearly destroyed by hail; Gravner ran trials with what little was left.
29
How does Gravner make his whites?
Fermented in amphorae with long maceration (with stems in good years), 6-10 punchdowns per day, then returned to amphorae for 5mos after press and aged in large oak for 6 years. Amphorae is left with headspace during the fermentation, then topped off. Unfined and unfiltered, sulphur at bottling for stability.
30
Gravner: Wines
Breg: Chard, SB, PG, Riesling. Last/current vintage 2007? Ribolla Gialla: current vintage 2007 Rosso Gravner: Merlot and Cab Sauv, 4 years in barrel. Last vintage 2004. Rosso Breg: Pignolo, 4 years in barrel, 6 years in bottle. Current vintage 2004. Rujno: Produced only in best years from Merlot. 4 years barrel, 6 years bottle. Current release 1999.
31
Who is the man behind Miani?
Enzo Pontoni. Winery is tname for his mother's maiden name.
32
Radikon: Lines
Radikon: Fermentation in 3,000L slavonian oak, 4 punchdowns per day, left unfilled. 3mos of post fermentation maceration on the skins, then 5 years of aging (4 in botti, 1 in bottle). S: 2-3 weeks on the skins, aged in barrel for one year. The entry level line.
33
What % of Trentino-Alto Adige is DOC?
75.00%
34
Alto Adige is also known as...?
Südtirol (South Tyrol) | Bolzano-Bozen
35
Trentino-Alto Adige is best known for varietal wines or blends?
Varietal wines
36
Vineyard elevation in Alto Adige
200-1100M
37
Major soil types of Alto Adige
Mosaic - varietal planting choices based on subsoil Porphyry - igneous, containing crystals/feldspar Primitive rock of quartz and mica Limestone, sandy marl
38
What is the ora?
A warm afternoon wind in Alto Adige that blows across Lake Garda and up towards Bolzano.
39
What are the six DOC subzones of Alto Adige?
``` Valle Isarco (Eisacktaler) Val Venosta (Vinschgau) Meranese di Collina o Meranese (Meraner Hügel) Terlano (Terlaner) Colli di Bolzano (Bozner Leiten) Santa Maddelena (St. Magdalener) ```
40
What are the winegrowing zones of Alto Adige?
``` Val Venosta (Vinschgau) Merano (Meran) Val d'Adige (Etschtal) Bolzano (Bozen) Oltradige (Überestch) Bassa Atesina (Unterland) Valle Isarco (Eisacktal) ```
41
How do the DOC subzones and winegrowing zones line up?
Val Venosta Valle Isarco Merano = Meranese Val d'Adige = Terlano (partial), Santa Maddelena (partial) Bolzano = Santa Maddelena (majority), Colli di Bolzano Oltradige = Terlano (majority), Lago di Caldaro DOC Bassa Altesina = Lago di Calardo (partial)
42
What is the dominant method of training in Trentino-Alto Adige?
Pergola Trentina
43
What are the major white grapes of Trentino-Alto Adige?
Pinot Bianco, Pinot Grigio; Müller-Thurgau, Sylvaner, Gewürztraminer; Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc
44
What are the major red grapes of Trentino-Alto Adige?
Schiava/Vernatsch, Lagrein, Teroldgeo, Marzemino; | Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Pinot Nero
45
What is the dominant red grape of Trentino-Alto Adige?
Schiava (Trentino) / Vernatsch (Alto Adige)
46
What is the varietal appellation for Schiava?
Santa Maddelena / St. Magdalener
47
Where is Casteller DOC? And what is the assemblage?
Trentino. | Schiava, plus Merlot and Lambrusco
48
What DOC is located in both Alto-Adige and Trentino? What is the varietal makeup?
Lago di Caldaro/Caldaro (Kalterersee/Kalterer) | 85% Vernatsch, plus Lagrein and Pinot Nero
49
What is scelto?
"Selected" | Late harvest wine from Lago di Caldaro DOC (plus other DOC's?)
50
What DOC encapsulates Trentino, Alto-Adige, and part of the Veneto?
Valdadige DOC
51
The city of Bolzano lies at the confluence of what two rivers?
Isarco (Eisack) and Adige (Etsch)
52
What is the Sudtirol synonym for rosato?
Kretzer
53
What two vintages in the 1990's were very poor for reds from Trentino-Alto Adige?
1992 | 1998

Green Pin Study 2 (imported Cards) (705 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2025 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions