Italy: Trentino-Alto Adige/ Friuli/ Veneto Flashcards

1
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What is the climate of Veneto?

A

Cool Mediterranean

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What is the climate of Trentino-Alto Adige?

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Cool Continental

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3
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What is the main geographic feature of Trentino-Alto Adige?

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The Alps

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4
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What are the four primary white grape varieties of Trentino-Alto Adige?

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Sauvignon Blanc
Pinot Grigio
Pinot Bianco
Chardonnay

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5
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What are the six main white varieties found in Friuli?

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Sauvignon Blanc (Called Sauvignon)
Pinot Grigio
Pinot Bianco
Chardonnay
Friulano
Ribolla Giallo

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6
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What are the four primary white grapes found in Veneto?

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Garganega
Glera
Trebbiano de Soave
Chardonnay

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7
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What are the three main red grape varieties found in Trentino-Alto Adige?

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Pinot Nero
Teroldego
Lagrein

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8
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What are the two main red grape varieties found in Friuli?

A

Merlot
Refosco del Peduncolo Rosso

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9
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What are the two main red grape varieties used in Veneto?

A

Corvina
Rondinella

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10
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What does the term Amabile mean?

A

Off-dry

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11
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What is the Charmat method?

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A method for making sparkling wines in a pressurized tank. Therefore called the “tank method”.

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12
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What does Appassimento mean?

A

Appassimento is when grapes are dried for several weeks. The grapes develop unique flavors and the finished wines are higher in alcohol or RS.

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13
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What does Recioto mean?

A

That the grapes were dried and are used to make wine that is often sweet.

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14
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What is the difference between Recioto di Valpolicella DOCG and Recioto di Soave DOCG?

A

The grapes.
Recioto di Valpolicella = Corvina & Rondinella.
Recioto di Soave = Garganega

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15
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What is the grape used to make Prosecco?

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Glera

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16
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Which of the wine regions in Northeastern Italy are known for making orange wines?

A

Friuli

17
Q

What is the sub-zone of Prosecco DOC known for superior wines made with higher alcohol restrictions?

A

Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Spumante Superiore DOCG

18
Q

What is the main grape and style of Soave DOC?

A

Garganega

Dry whites

19
Q

What is the difference between Soave DOC and Soave Superiore DOCG?

A

Superiore requires higher minimum alcohol and longer aging time before release.

20
Q

What are the primary grapes used in Valpolicella DOC?

A

Corvina (dominant)
Rondinella

21
Q

How are wines in Amarone della Valpolivella DOCG made?

A

Using the grapes Corvina and Rondinella, Amarone wines are made with the appassimento method.

22
Q

What alcohol % are wine from Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG fermented to?

A

Usually 14%-16%

23
Q

What is the method for making Valpolicella Ripasso DOC?

A

Meaning “repassed”. Pomace from Recioto di Valpolicella and/or Amarone della Valpolicella production is added to young Valpolicella wine to initiate a second fermentation: leading to more flavor, tannin, and alcohol.

24
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Name 3 major producers or Amarone.

A

Bertani
Masi
Allegrini
Quintarelli
Dal Forno
Tommasi

25
Q

Name 2 major producers from Trentino-Alto Adige.

A

Tiefenbrunner
Cantina Terlano

26
Q

Name 2 major producers from Friuli.

A

Jermann
Livio Felluga
Schioppettino
Movia
Josko Gravner

27
Q

Name two major Prosecco producers.

A

Lamarca
Bisol
Zonin
Zardetto
Mionetto

28
Q

What are the three sub-regions of Friuli?

A

Friuli Isonzo DOC
Friuli Colli Orientali DOC
Friuli Grave DOC

29
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What are the three sub-regions of Trentino-Alto Adige?

A

Alto-Adige (Sudtiroler) DOC
Trentino DOC
Valdadige DOC

30
Q

What area does Delle Venezie DOC/Trevenezie DOC cover?

A

All of Veneto, Friuli, and the Trentino portion of Trentino-Alto Adige.

31
Q

What does Secco mean?

A

Dry

32
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What is the difference between the terms Classico and Superiore?

A

Classico refers to wines produced in the historic zone of production.

Superiore refers to wines with higher minimum alcohol requirements, longer aging period requirements, and lower permitted yields.