Italy: Trentino-Alto Adige/ Friuli/ Veneto Flashcards
What is the climate of Veneto?
Cool Mediterranean
What is the climate of Trentino-Alto Adige?
Cool Continental
What is the main geographic feature of Trentino-Alto Adige?
The Alps
What are the four primary white grape varieties of Trentino-Alto Adige?
Sauvignon Blanc
Pinot Grigio
Pinot Bianco
Chardonnay
What are the six main white varieties found in Friuli?
Sauvignon Blanc (Called Sauvignon)
Pinot Grigio
Pinot Bianco
Chardonnay
Friulano
Ribolla Giallo
What are the four primary white grapes found in Veneto?
Garganega
Glera
Trebbiano de Soave
Chardonnay
What are the three main red grape varieties found in Trentino-Alto Adige?
Pinot Nero
Teroldego
Lagrein
What are the two main red grape varieties found in Friuli?
Merlot
Refosco del Peduncolo Rosso
What are the two main red grape varieties used in Veneto?
Corvina
Rondinella
What does the term Amabile mean?
Off-dry
What is the Charmat method?
A method for making sparkling wines in a pressurized tank. Therefore called the “tank method”.
What does Appassimento mean?
Appassimento is when grapes are dried for several weeks. The grapes develop unique flavors and the finished wines are higher in alcohol or RS.
What does Recioto mean?
That the grapes were dried and are used to make wine that is often sweet.
What is the difference between Recioto di Valpolicella DOCG and Recioto di Soave DOCG?
The grapes.
Recioto di Valpolicella = Corvina & Rondinella.
Recioto di Soave = Garganega
What is the grape used to make Prosecco?
Glera