Italy - Veneto Flashcards

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What is the capital of the Veneto wine region?

A

Venice

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Most Prosecco is released as non-vintage. True or false.

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True. Most Prosecco is released as non-vintage

The wine may be released with a vintage date if the wine is comprised from a minimum 85% of the stated year’s harvest. The Prosecco grape makes up a minimum 85% of the wine from both DOCG zones.

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For prosecco to be released with a vintage date, what is the minimum % needed from the stated harvest?

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The wine may be released with a vintage date if the wine is comprised from a minimum 85% of the stated year’s harvest. The Prosecco grape makes up a minimum 85% of the wine from both DOCG zones.

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What is another term for the Prosecco grape?

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Glera

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What type of wine is the Glera grape used to produce?

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Prosecco

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Name 4 wines that Veneto famous for

A

Pinot Grigio
Prosecco
Soave
Amarone

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What is the difference between Amarone della Valpolicella and Recioto della Valpolicella?

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Grapes destined for Recioto della Valpolicella are typically dried for an additional month, and the resulting wine is semi-sweet to sweet, whereas Amarone is fermented to dryness or near-dryness.

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What is the aging requirement for Amarone Riserva?

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Amarone may be labeled riserva if aged for a minimum four years.

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Recioto della Valpolicella wines may be spumante. True or False

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True

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What is the most important wine zone in Veneto?

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Soave DOC is the principal and most important white wine zone in Veneto, and its wines are comprised of a minimum 70% Garganega, plus Trebbiano di Soave and Chardonnay.

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In the Soave DOC, what are the grape varietals permitted in Soave and what is the minimum percentage required?

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Wines are a minimum 70% Garganega, plus Trebbiano di Soave and Chardonnay.

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What are the 2 DOCG’s that exist within the Soave DOC?

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Soave Superiore DOCG and Recioto di Soave DOCG

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Can Soave Superiore DOCG wines be spumante?

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No.

Soave DOC and Recioto di Soave DOCG wines may be spumante; Soave Superiore DOCG wines may not.

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Can wines within the Soave DOC can be vinified spumante?

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Soave DOC and Recioto di Soave DOCG wines may be spumante.

Soave Superiore DOCG wines may not.

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If the wine made from Glera (Prosecco grape) is not at DOC level, can the name Prosecco be used on labels?

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If the wine is not at DOC level, the name Prosecco may no longer be used on labels, and the grape is listed under its historical name—Glera.

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