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Italian White Grapes Flashcards

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What white grape goes into Gavi DOCG?

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Cortese

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Describe the profile of Cortese.

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  • Dry* Light body* High acid* Gentle floral notes (blossom)* Light citrus (lemon)* Crisp orchard fruit (pear, apple)
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In which Italian region is Gavi DOCG?

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The northwestern region of Piedmont.

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Most Gavi DOCG is made:* to age* to drink in its youth

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To drink in its youth

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Most Gavi is fermented in which:* stainless steel or other inert vessels* lots of new oak

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Stainless steel or other inert vessel

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Describe the profile of Garganega (pronounced gahr-GAH-neh-gah).

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  • Dry* Medium body* High acid* Peach* Light citrus (lemon)* Green orchard fruit (pear, apple)
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Garganega is the grape that goes into which 2 important DOCs?

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  1. Soave DOC2. Soave Classico DOC
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In which Italian region are Soave DOC and Soave Classico DOC found?

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Veneto, in the northeast

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Soave DOC and Soave Classico DOC are usually fermented in which:* stainless steel or other inert vessel* lots of new oak

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Stainless steel or other inert vessel

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Soave DOC and Soave Classico DOC are made to:* age in the bottle for many years* drink young and fresh

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Drink young and fresh

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What style of wine is Recioto di Soave DOCG?

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A sweet white made from dried grapes, most of which are Garganega, using the appassimento process.## FootnoteThe other grape allowed in Recioto di Soave DOCG is Trebbiano di Soave.

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Which region in Italy is known for Verdicchio?

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Marche (pronounced MAR-kay)

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Which DOC in the Marche is most important for Verdicchio?

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Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi DOC

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Describe the profile of Verdicchio.

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  • Dry* Medium body* High acid* Fennel/anise* Lemon/citrus* Green orchard fruit (apple, pear)* Developed wines show notes of honey and nuts
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Describe the profile of Fiano.

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  • Dry* Medium to full body* Medium acid* Peach/stone fruits* Melon/tropical fruits* If aged sur lie notes of bread, biscuit, smoke
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What is the well known DOCG for Fiano in southern Italy?

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Fiano di Avellino DOCG

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In which region is Fiano di Avellino DOCG?

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Campania

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