Italy - Veneto Flashcards
Where is Romano Dal Forno located?
Valpolicella
Where is Allegrini located?
Valpolicella
What is the traditional aging vessel for Valpolicella?
Large, neutral, Slavonian botti
What rose is produced in Bardolino?
Bardolino Chiaretto
What region is cheered by its own consorzio as “Europe’s largest vineyard”?
Soave
What are the two DOCGs of Soave?
Recioto di Soave DOCG and Soave Superiore DOCG?
In what vessel is Soave typically vinified?
Stainless steel
What vessel is often used to ferment Recioto di Soave DOCG?
Barrel fermentation
Is botrytis encouraged for Recioto di Soave DOCG?
Yes
What producer is known for Breganze Torcolato DOC wines?
Fausto Maculan
What are the two DOCG zones for Prosecco?
Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco DOCG and Asolo Prosecco DOCG
What was the former name of Asolo Prosecco DOCG?
Prosecco Montello e Colli Asolani
What is the most noteworthy Prosecco cru?
Cartizze
How are wines from Cartizze labeled?
Valdobbiadene Superiore di Cartizze
Wines from the Prosecco region not at the DOC level must label their wines how?
Glera
In what province is Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG located?
Verona
What is the Classico zone of Valpolicella?
Fumane, Negrar, Marano, Sant’Ambrogio and San Pietro in Cariano
What is the varietal requirement for Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG and Recioto della Valpolicella DOCG?
45-95% Corvina (Corvinone may substitute for up to 50%) 5-30% Rondinella
What is the minimum potential alcohol for Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG?
14% (grapes are harvested at 11% natural potential alcohol, then dried to achieve 14%)
What is the minimum aging for Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG?
Amarone della Valpolicella: Minimum 2 years from January 1 of the year following the harvest Riserva: Minimum 4 years from November 1 of the harvest year
When is the earliest producers can vinify Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG?
Dec-01
What maximum percentage of a producer’s total maximum yield can be used to make Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG?
65%
When was Amarone della Valpolicella granted DOCG status?
2010
In what province is Bardolino Superiore DOCG located?
Verona
When was Bardolino Superiore granted DOCG status?
2001
In what province is Colli Asolani (Asolo Prosecco) located?
Treviso
What is the varietal requirement for Colli Asolani (Asolo Prosecco) DOCG?
Minimum 85% Glera (Prosecco) Maximum 15% combined Verdiso, Bianchetta Trevigiana, Perera, Glera Lunga Maximum 15% Pinot Nero (vinified as a white wine), Pinot Bianco, Pinot Grigio, and Chardonnay (for Spumante wines only)
If Colli Asolani Frizzante undergoes secondary fermentation in the bottle, how is this indicated?
Rifermentazione in bottiglia
When was Colli Asolani (Asolo Prosecco) granted DOCG status?
2009
In what province is Colli di Conegliano DOCG produced?
Treviso
What styles are permitted for Colli di Conegliano DOCG?
Bianco Rosso Rosso Riserva Refrontolo (Rosso) Refrontolo Passito (Rosso) Torchiato di Fregona (Bianco Passito)
What varieties are permitted for bianco Colli di Conegliano DOCG?
Bianco: Min. 30% Manzoni Bianco, Min. 30% combined Chardonnay and/or Pinot Bianco, Max. 10% combined Sauvignon and/or Riesling
What varieties are permitted for rosso Colli di Conegliano DOCG?
Rosso: Min. 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, Min. 10% Cabernet Franc, Min. 10% Marzemino, 10-40% Merlot, Max. 20% combined Incrocio Manzoni and/or Refosco
For how long must rosso and rosso riserva Colli di Conegliano DOCG be aged?
Rosso: Min. 24 months from November 1 of the harvest year, including at least 6 months in wood and 3 months in bottle Rosso Riserva: Min. 36 months from November 1 of the harvest year, including at least 12 months in wood
When was Colli di Conegliano granted DOCG status?
2011
In what province is Colli Euganei Fior d’Arancio located?
Padua
What styles are permitted for Colli Euganei Fior d’Arancio DOCG?
Tranquillo (Secco or Dolce), Spumante, Passito
What is the varietal requirement for Colli Euganei Fior d’Arancio?
Min. 95% Moscato Giallo Max. 5% Other Aromatic Varieties of “similar color” authorized in Padua
What is the minimum alcohol required for Colli Euganei Fior d’Arancio DOCG?
Tranquillo: 10.5% (4.5% actual for dolce) Spumante: 10.5% (6% actual) Passito: 15.5% (11% actual)
What is the minimum residual sugar for dolce, spumante, and passito Colli Euganei Fior d’Arancio DOCG?
50 g/L
For how long must passito Colli Euganei Fior d’Arancio DOCG be aged?
Minimum one year from November 1 of the harvest year
What is the minimum planting density of Colli Euganei Fior d’Arancio DOCG?
4,000 vines/ha
What is the maximum yield of Colli Euganei Fior d’Aracio DOCG?
12 tons/ha
When was Colli Euganei Fior d’Arancio granted DOCG status?
2010
In what province is Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco DOCG located?
Treviso
What does “rive” indicate on a Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco DOCG label?
Hillside vineyard
What are the varietal requirements for Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco DOCG?
Minimum 85% Glera (Prosecco) Maximum 15% combined Verdiso, Bianchetta Trevigiana, Perera, Glera Lunga Maximum 15% combined Pinot Nero (vinified as a white wine), Pinot Bianco, Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio (for Spumante wines only)
What is the minimum required alcohol for Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco, Spumante Superiore, and Spumante di Cartizze?
Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco: 10.5% Spumante Superiore: 11% Spumante di Cartizze: 11.5%
How many single vineyards are eligible for “rive” labelling in Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco DOCG?
43
What is the minimum planting density of Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco?
2,500 vines/ha
What is the maximum press yield for Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco DOCG?
70 L/100 kg of grapes
What is the maximum yield for Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco, Spumante Superiore with “rive”, and Spumante Superiore di Cartizze?
Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco: 13.5 tons/ha Spumante Superiore with mention of “Rive”: 13 tons/ha Spumante Superiore di Cartizze: 12 tons/ha
In what province is Friularo di Bagnoli DOCG located?
Padova
What is the Classico zone of Friularo di Bagnoli DOCG?
Bagnoli di Sopra
What styles are permitted for Friularo di Bagnoli DOCG?
Rosso, Riserva, Vendemmia Tardiva (dry), Friularo di Bagnoli Passito, Friularo di Bagnoli Classico (may also be riserva, vendemmia tardiva, or passito)
What is the varietal requirement for Friularo di Bagnoli DOCG?
Min. 90% Raboso Piave Max. 10% other red grapes suitable for cultivation in the province of Padova
What is the minimum alcohol required for Friularo di Bagnoli, VT, Riserva, Passito?
Friularo di Bagnoli and VT: 11.5% Friularo di Bagnoli Riserva: 12.5% Passito: 15.5% (12.5% acquired)
What are the minimum aging requirements for Friularo di Bagnoli DOCG, Riserva, and Passito?
Friularo di Bagnoli: min. 12 months from November 1 of the harvest year Riserva: min. 24 months, including at least 12 months in barrel from November 1 of the harvest year Passito: min. 24 months in barrel from November 1 of the harvest year
For how long must be grapes for passito Friularo di Bagnoli DOCG be dried?
Passito: Grapes must be dried until at least Dec. 8 following the harvest
What percentage of VT Friularo di Bagnoli DOCG grapes must be harvested after November 11?
VT: At least 60% of the grapes must be harvested and vinified after Nov. 11 (the feast of San Martino)
What holiday is November 11 in Italy?
The Feast of San Martino
What is the minimum planting density of Friularo di Bagnoli DOCG?
2,500 vines/ha
What is the maximum yield of Friularo di Bagnoli DOCG and Classico?
Friularo di Bagnoli: 12 tons/ha Friularo di Bagnoli Classico: 11 tons/ha
When was Friularo di Bagnoli granted DOCG status?
2011
In what provinces is Lison DOCG produced?
Venice, Treviso, and Pordenone
What is the predominant grape of Lison DOCG and what minimum percentage is required?
Minimum 85% Tai (Friulano)
When can Lison DOCG wines be released?
March 1 of the year following harvest
When was Lison granted DOCG status?
2010
What is the minimum planting density of Lison DOCG?
3,000 vines/ha
In what province is Montello Rosso/Montello DOCG located?
Treviso
What are the varietal requirements of Montello Rosso/Montello DOCG?
40-70% Cabernet Sauvignon 30-60% combined Merlot, Cabernet Franc and/or Carmenere Max. 15% other non-aromatic red grapes suitable for cultivation in Treviso
What are the aging requirements of Montello Rosso/Montello DOCG?
Montello Rosso: Min. 18 months from November 1 of the harvest year, including at least 9 months in oak and 6 months in bottle Montello Rosso Superiore: Min. 24 months from November 1 of the harvest year, including at least 12 months in oak and at least 6 months in bottle
What is the minimum planting density of Montello Rosso/Montello DOCG?
3,500 vines/ha
What is the maximum yield for Montello Rosso/Montello DOCG?
10 tons/ha
When was Montello Rosso/Montello granted DOCG status?
2011