Practice Quiz #9 The Wines of Italy Flashcards
How many wine regions does Italy have?
20.
Historically what are Italy’s top three wine-producing regions?
Veneto
Piedmont
Tuscany
According to Italian Wine Laws, What is the highest quality level?
DOCG:
Denominazione di Origine Controllata Garantita
Name the three different quality levels of Chianti.
Chianti,
Chianti Classico,
Chianti Classico Reserva
In which Italian Wine Region do you find Chianti, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, and Brunello di Montalcino, and what primary grape makes these wines?
Tuscany and the grape used is Sangiovese.
What is the minimum amount of time that a Brunello di Motalcino must age in oak?
Two Years.
What is a “Super Tuscan” Wine?
Super Tuscan Wines are high-quality table wines from Tuscany that include previously DOC-forbidden grapes, such as Cabernet Sauvignon
What are the three major grapes of Piedmont?
Nebbiolo
Barbera
Dolcetto
What is the biggest difference between France’s AOC Wine Laws and Italy’s DOC Wine Laws?
Italy’s DOC Laws mandate Aging Requirements.
What is the only grape that can produce Barolo and Barbaresco Wines?
Nebbiolo.
Under DOCG Wine Laws, which must Age longer? Barolo or Barbaresco?
Barolo.
Valpolicella, Bardolino, Soave, and Amarone come from which Italian Wine Region?
The Veneto.
Define the following Terms:
Ripasso
Classico
Superiore
Ripasso- The adding back of grape skins from Amarone Wine to Valpolicella, giving it Color and Alcohol.
Classico- Means the vineyards lie in the historical part of the Region.
Superiore- Higher levels of Alcohol and Longer Aging
What are three different ways that Italian Wines are Named?
Italian Wines are Named by Grape Variety, Vilage or District, or a Proprietary Designation.
What are some other important Regions in Italy?
Other important Regions: Abruzzo Fruili-Veneza Guilia Trentino-Alto Adige Lombardy Umbria Campania Sicily
