Mh. Fine Vintage Written Practice Questions / Lesson 8 / Italy

Question 1

What is the production method for making a Valpolicella Ripasso? Include grape varieties used.

Answer 1

Corvina (principal grape)
Cor vin one.
Ron din ella.
Mol in ara.
Un-Pressed Skins used in the making of Amorone are passed over again in the production of Ripasso.
Undergoes a refermentation which adds alcohol, tannins and complexity.

Question 2

Describe the differences between Chianti vs Brunello.

Answer 2

Chianti 20% other grapes can be used.
Must be from Chainti.
Brunello / 100% Sangiovese.
Montalcino region.
Concentrated wines / 5 years ageing

Question 3

What style of wine is a Passito di Pantelleria ?

Answer 3

Moscato Grapes
Sun dried
Luscious dessert wine.
Produced on the island of Pantelleria (50 km south of Sicily)

Question 4

What style of wine does the Barbera grape produce?

Answer 4

Juicy reds
Light to medium bodied
High acidity / Low tannin. 
Sour cherry / Savoury notes.
Affinity to new oak.

Question 5

What 3 regions make up the toe, instep and heel of the boot in Italy?

Answer 5

Basilicata. (Inside Step)
Calabria. (Toe)
Puglia (Heal)