Grape Varieties Flashcards
What level of yield can one expect from Arneis?
Arneis yields low crops.
What is another name for Trebbiano Di Soave?
Verdicchio
Where is Garganega the principle variety?
Veneto, Soave and Gambellara
Which varieties are usually blended with Garganega in Soave?
Chardonnay and Verdicchio are the blending partners of Garganega in Soave.
What is a physical characteristic of Corvina that makes it ideal for the appassimento process?
Corvina’s thick skin makes it ideal for the appassimento process.
What is Dolcetto called in local Piedmontese and in Liguria?
Dolcetto is called:
Dosset in Piedmontese
Ormeasco in Liguria
What is the most planted variety in Alto Adige?
Schiava is the most planted grape in Alto Adige.
What are some other names for Schiava and where would you see them on labels?
Schiava can be called :
“Vernatsch” in Alto Adige
“Trollinger” in Austria and Germany
What is the 2nd most planted variety in Piedmont?
Moscato Bianco is the 2nd most planted variety in Piedmont.
What is Picoutener/ Picotendro and where would you find it?
Picoutener/ Picotendro is the name for Nebbiolo in Valle d’Aosta.
What is Slavonian Rubela called in Italy?
Rubela in Slavonia is called Ribbola Gialla in Friuli-Venezia Giulia
Where do you find Corvina?
Corvina is found in Lombardy and Veneto, Italy.
What does Croatina add to Amarone?
Croatina adds plush tannins and a creamy texture to the Amarone blend.
What is the most widely used Nebbiolo clone?
Nebbiolo Lampia is the most widely used Nebbiolo clone.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of using Nebbiolo Michet?
The advantages of using Nebbiolo Michet are:
Increased aromatics and flavour
Lower yields
Smaller berries
The disadvantages are:
Lower yields
