North Italy Flashcards
The vineyard regions of Northern Italy are located in the foothills of the Alps and on the extensive plain of the River Po. Overall, the area has a ______1______ climate with dry, short summers.
1=moderate
Areas that lie close to the sea can have higher levels of rainfall, meaning that ______1______ can be a problem.
1= fungal disease
The vineyards in the north of Italy were traditionally planted with high yielding vines at low densities. A complex trellising system called ____1____ was common. However, higher density plantings using VSP training are now more common.
1= pergola
Pergola
In this system the vine canopy is trained high with the fruit hanging down below a________1__________. This protects the grapes from _____2_____ as well as allowing air to circulate, minimising the risk of rot.
1= horizontal canopy of leaves. 2= sunburn
What is the important grape variety in Alto Adige, Trentino and Friuli-Venezia Giulia?
Pinot Grigio
Alto Adige is Italy’s most northerly wine region.
Pinot Grigio tend to made in a dry style, with a light to medium body, ____1___ acidity and ____2___ and _____3___ fruit flavours.
1= high
2=citrus
3= green
Trentino is located directly to the south of Alto Adige. Due to Trentino’s more southerly latitude, the vineyards experience a slightly warmer climate.
Pinot Grigio wines made from grapes grown on the valley floor tend to be medium-bodied with ____1___ acidity and ripe ____2___ fruit flavours.
1= medium 2= stone
Friuli-Venezia Giulia produces some of the _______1___ Pinot Grigio in Italy, the medium -to full-bodied wines displaying ____2_______ and ____3____ fruit flavours.
1= richest 2= juicy peach 3= tropical
(Friuli-Venezia Giulia)
Wines from the plain labelled _______1______DOC. They tend to be white, and made in a simple, fruity style. The regions of _____2___ DOC and ______3______ DOC, both located in the hills, are known for premium, more concentrated white wines.
1= Friuli Graveグラーヴェ
2=Collio
3=Colli Oriental
(Veneto)
The flat fertile plain is a source of fruit for inexpensive, high volume brands growing international grape varieties such as _______,_________ and ________ and Italian grapes like _______,__________ and _____________. High yields mean that these wines are usually simple and fruity. They are labelled Veneto IGT.
Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay and Merlot
Corvina, Garganega and Trebbiano
Veneto is one of Italy’s largest wine-producing regions and home to some of its best known wines, ____1_____ and ________2_______.
1= Soave 2= Valpolicella
(Veneto-Soave)
The main variety is the Italian white grape _________1________.
1= Garganega ガルガーネガ
(Veneto-Soave)
Garganega wines typically have medium to high acidity levels, a medium body and display aromas of ____,______,______ and sometimes ______.
The best examples can age, developing aromas of _______and ________.
pears, red apple, stone fruit, white pepper
almond , honey
(Veneto-Soave)
Wines made using grapes from the entire region can be labelled Soave DOC but wines made using grapes from the foothills can be labelled ________________.
Soave Classico DOC
(Veneto, Soave Classico DOC)
The soils on the foothills are made up of limestone and clay with some volcanic rocks. These soils are naturally cool, and this together with the influence of altitude, slows down ripening, leading to grapes with________1______ yet ____2_____.
1= full flavour ripeness 2= high acidity