Garganega Flashcards
1
Q
Colour
A
White
2
Q
Ripening
A
Late (October)
3
Q
Training
A
Traditionally: Pergola.
Nowadays: Trellised.
4
Q
Diseases
A
Winter Cold, Mildew, Botrytis
5
Q
Wine Style
A
High acidity, medium body, medium intensity (lemon, appel/pear, white pepper, stone fruit). Good to very good. Inexpensive to mid-priced.
6
Q
Growing environment
A
Vines on the plain are planted on fertile sandy and alluvial soils –> fruity wines with medium acidity –> drink young.
7
Q
Winemaking
A
Quality producers: short cold maceration, few months lees ageing, ferment/age in oak.
