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Session 1 Flashcards

1
Q

Italy’s lakes are important local features, especially in the ________ part of the country

A

Northern

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2
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____ _____ plays an important role in moderating the cooling influence of the Alps in the Valpolicella region

A

Lake Garda

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3
Q

Lake Garda is size able enough to moderate local temperatures, tempering both _______ and ________ temperature swings

A

Diurnal, Seasonal

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4
Q

____________ is a historic wine growing district in Veneto

A

Valpolicella

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5
Q

The area of Valpolicella is north of the city of ______

A

Verona

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6
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The area of Valpolicella is at the edge of the western and central foothills of the _____ _______ range

A

Monti Lessini

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7
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The _____ river forms the western border of Valpolicella DOC

A

Adige

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8
Q

The Adige River separates Valpolicella DOC from _________ DOC

A

Bardolino

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9
Q

To the east, Valpolicella abuts the ______ Valley

A

Illasi

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10
Q

Some parts of Valpolicella are shared with the _____ appellation

A

Soave

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11
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Topographically, the region is composed of a series of fan-shaped hills and valleys situated in a _____-_____ orientation

A

North-South

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12
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The climate is ____ thanks to the protection of the Monti Lessini Range and the influence of Lake Garda

A

Mild

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13
Q

The cool air descending from Monti Lessini at night helps preserve the grapes _______

A

Acidity

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14
Q

Most of the vineyards in Valpolicella DOC are on _____ facing, ________ hills

A

South, terraced

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15
Q

Elevations can reach up to _____ meters

A

500

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16
Q

Represents a light, easy-drinking style of wine

A

Valpolicella DOC

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17
Q

In the _____’s Valpolicella DOC became one of the most exported and best-known Italian wines found outside of Italy

A

1970

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18
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Initially, the Valpolicella DOC encompassed on the historic, or ________ zone

A

Classico

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19
Q

______ _______ promoted the expansion of Valpolicella beyond the original, Classico borders

A

Global success

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20
Q

More complex and weightier styles of Valpolicella DOC can be found within the _________ category

A

Superiore

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21
Q

The historic heartland of Valpolicella

A

Valpolicella Classica

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22
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Valpolicella Classica is in the _______ part of the district

A

Western

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23
Q

Valpolicella Classica is located between the _____ _____ and the __________

A

Adige River & the Valpantena

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24
Q

Valpolicella Classica comprises the ______ , ______ , and ______ valleys

A

Negrar, Marano, Fumane

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25
Q

Valpolicella Classica comprises the area surrounding the villages of ___ ______ __ ______ and ____________

A

San Pietro in Carano & Sant’Ambrogio

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26
Q

All Valpolicella wines labeled with the term “Classico” come from the ____________ ________ sub zone

A

Valpolicella Classica

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27
Q

__________ , also a valley, is located between the Valpolicella Classica and the Valpolicella Orientale

A

Valpentana

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28
Q

Subzone gaining recognition for the elegance and spicy mineral character of its wine

A

Valpantena

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29
Q

____________ ________ and __________ are officially designated subzones that appear on labels, while _____________ _________ covers the remainder of the appellation

A

Valpolicella Classica & Valpantena

Valpolicella Orientale

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30
Q

Is Valpolicella Orientale an officially recognized subzone?

A

No

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31
Q

Valpolicella Orientale primarily represents the _______ half of the Valpolicella region

A

Eastern

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32
Q

Valpolicella Orientale includes the ______ and ________ valleys

A

Illasi & Tramigna

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33
Q

Valpolicella Orientale partially overlaps the _____ district

A

Soave

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34
Q

One of the Conzorzio’s primary directives is to

A

Protect the reputation of the appellation and its wines

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35
Q

Which of the following are ways in which the consorzio aims to protect the appellation of Valpolicella?

• Inspection
• Surveillance
• Legal Action
• All of the Above

A

All of the above

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36
Q

In 2023, 70% of the education and training actions of the consorzio were focused on which wine?

A

Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG

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37
Q

T / F

Consumers can report suspicious bottles of Valpolicella to the consortium?

A

True

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38
Q

How many appellations are within the geographical expanse of the Valpolicella territory?

A

Four

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39
Q

What are the four appellations of the Valpolicella territory?

A

Valpolicella DOC
Valpolicella Ripasso DOC
Recioto della Valpolicella DOCG
Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG

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40
Q

Are Classico or Valpantena permitted on labels throughout all four appellations?

A

Yes, if the fruit is grown within the prescribed boundaries

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41
Q

Are single vineyard designations allowed?

A

Yes, if the vineyard is listed in the Regional Vineyards list.

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42
Q

Represents a light, easy-drinking style of Valpolicella.

A

Valpolicella DOC

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43
Q

In which decade did Valpolicella DOC become very popular outside of Italy and become one of the most exported Italian wines?

A

1970’s

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44
Q

Initially, the Valpolicella DOC only encompassed what zone?

A

Classico

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45
Q

Refreshing and fruity with fragrant aromas of sour cherry and flowers, coupled with a slight, bitter almond finish

A

Valpolicella DOC

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46
Q

Valpolicella DOC is _____ in body

A

Light

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47
Q

Valpolicella DOC is ________ in alcohol

A

Moderate

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48
Q

Valpolicella DOC is ___ in tannins

A

Low

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49
Q

Valpolicella DOC is ______ in acidity

A

Lively

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50
Q

What decade was the Ripasso technique reintroduced and mastered in Valpolicella?

A

1960’s

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51
Q

Compared to Valpolicella DOC, Valpolicella Ripasso DOC is _______ in structure

A

Heavier

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52
Q

Compared to Valpolicella DOC, Valpolicella Ripasso DOC is ______ in body

A

Fuller

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53
Q

Compared to Valpolicella DOC, Valpolicella Ripasso DOC is ______ in alcohol

A

Higher

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54
Q

Compared to Valpolicella DOC, Valpolicella Ripasso DOC is ______ in tannin

A

Higher

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55
Q

Compared to Valpolicella DOC, Valpolicella Ripasso DOC is ______ in complexity

A

Higher

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56
Q

Compared to Valpolicella DOC, Valpolicella Ripasso DOC has ______ aging potential

A

Longer

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57
Q

Stylistically, Valpolicella Ripasso is considered to be in-between:

A

Valpolicella DOC & Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG

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58
Q

What communicates terroir better? Valpolicella or Ripasso?

A

Valpolicella

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59
Q

An ancient, sweet red wine made from air-dried grapes

A

Recioto della Valpolicella DOCG

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60
Q

Recioto wines are ____ ____ in color

A

Deep Ruby

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61
Q

Recioto wines are ______ to ____ in alcohol

A

Medium to high

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62
Q

Recioto wines are ____ in extract

A

High

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63
Q

Boasts aromas of berries, dried fruit, maraschino cherries, and chocolate.

A

Recioto

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64
Q

The sweetness of Recioto della Valpolicella DOCG is balanced by

A

Acidity

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65
Q

Amarone is essentially a ___ Recioto

A

Dry

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66
Q

Amaro means

A

Bitter

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67
Q

Amarone is bitter when compared to

A

Sweet Recioto

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68
Q

Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG is ____ in body

A

Full

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69
Q

Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG is _______ in flavor

A

Intense

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70
Q

Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG has ____ extract

A

High

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71
Q

The tannins of Amarone are

A

Round and velvety

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72
Q

Ripe berry and dried fruit, tobacco, licorice, dark chocolate, rum, tar, coffee, leather, and spices

A

Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG

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73
Q

Alcohol levels of Amarone can be ______% or more

A

15-16%

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74
Q

Besides ethyl alcohol, there is a significant amount of ________ in Amarone

A

Glycerol

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75
Q

What does glycerol taste like?

A

Sweet

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76
Q

Because of the high alcohol and the glycerol, Amarone is intensely ____

A

Rich

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77
Q

Amarone is technically dry but often tastes _____

A

Sweet

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78
Q

Wines made from selected grapes, which result in more structure and higher alcohol

A

Superiore

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79
Q

Do Superiore wines have better or worse aging potential than Valpolicella wines?

A

Better

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80
Q

T / F

The majority of Ripasso wines qualify for the Superiore classification simply because of their inherently higher alcohol levels

A

True

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81
Q

How long must a Superiore wine be aged before release

A

1+ years

82
Q

In Valpolicella, indigenous varieties comprise __% of the total grapes grown in the region

A

97%

83
Q

In Valpolicella, international varieties comprise __% of the total grapes grown in the region

A

3%

84
Q

What 2 international varieties are permitted in Valpolicella?

A

Cabernet Sauvignon & Merlot

85
Q

Of the varieties grown in Valpolicella, over half (56%) is devoted to:

A

Corvina

86
Q

The backbone of the Valpolicella blend

A

Corvina

87
Q

The amount of Corvina required to be in a Valpolicella wine

A

45% - 95%

88
Q

Can a producer do a 100% Corvina wine?

A

Only as an IGT

89
Q

Contributes aroma, body, and plush tannins to the wine

A

Corvina

90
Q

Everything about Corvina (color, aroma, tannin, body, acidity) is a ___ /5

A

3

91
Q

Grape characterized by scents of black cherry and spice. It confers high levels of aromatic complexity, body, tannins, and color to the wine

A

Corvinone

92
Q

How much Corvinone is permitted in the blend?

A

45% - 95%

93
Q

Once thought to be a clonal mutation of Corvina

A

Corvinone

94
Q

“Big Corvina”

A

Corvinone

95
Q

Corvinone

Color, Aromas, Tannins, Body: ___ /5
Acidity: ___ /5

A

4, 3

96
Q

Grape most resistant to disease and adverse weather. Provides color and sapidity to the blends

A

Rondinella

97
Q

How much Rondinella is required for the blend?

A

5% - 30%

98
Q

Indigenous variety that is very pale in color. It brings a lot of freshness and sapidity to the blends.

A

Molinara

99
Q

How much Molinara can be in the blend?

A

0% - 10%

100
Q

Term for the delicious factor. Closely associated with salinity and minerality

A

Sapidity

101
Q

What high training system is used in Valpolicella?

A

Pergola

102
Q

Corvina and Corvinone are very susceptible to:

A

Sunburn

103
Q

Low training system sometimes used in Valpolicella

A

Guyot

104
Q

What is the legal Valpolicella blend?

A

Corvina and/or Corvinone: 45% - 95%
Rondinella: 5% - 30%

105
Q

How much of other local Veronese auxiliary varieties can be in the blend?

A

0% - 15%

106
Q

How much of other Italian or international auxiliary varieties can be in the blend?

A

0% - 10%

107
Q

What is the aging minimum on Valpolicella DOC?

A

0

108
Q

What is the aging minimum on Valpolicella Superiore DOC?

A

1

109
Q

What is the aging minimum on Valpolicella Ripasso DOC?

A

1

110
Q

What is the aging minimum on Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore DOC?

A

1

111
Q

What is the aging minimum on Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG?

A

2

112
Q

What is the aging minimum on Amarone della Valpolicella Riserva DOCG?

A

4

113
Q

What is the aging minimum on Recioto?

A

0

114
Q

What is the aging minimum on Recioto Spumante?

A

0

115
Q

The backbone of the blends. Confers structure, aromas, and softness.

A

Corvina

116
Q

Scents of black cherry and spice. Lends aroma complexity and structure.

A

Corvinone

117
Q

Resistant to disease. Gives color and sapidity.

A

Rondinella

118
Q

Very pale in color. Lends freshness and sapidity to the blends.

A

Molinara

119
Q

Auxiliary varieties that are indigenous to Verona may comprise up to ___% of the blend.

A

15%

120
Q

Varieties that are considered indigenous to Italy, but not specifically to Verona, may comprise a maximum of ___% of the blend.

A

10%

121
Q

The traditional training system of Valpolicella, it was present in the area also 2,000 years ago.

A

Pergola

122
Q

The pergola system helps to protect from:

A

The Sun
Disease-causing moisture
Frost

123
Q

T/ F

The Guyot system in Valpolicella is modified

A

True

The fruit cane is trained higher than usual

124
Q

Term for the sweeter part of selected dried grape

A

Recie

125
Q

What style is crushed in February or March?

A

Recioto

126
Q

What style has fermentation lasting 50-60 days?

A

Recioto

127
Q

What style typically ages 1-5 years before bottling?

A

Recioto

128
Q

What style typically ages 3-10 years before bottling?

A

Amarone

129
Q

What style is crushed in January or February?

A

Amarone

130
Q

Which is a still dry wine: Amarone or Recioto

A

Amarone

131
Q

Which style has more than 50 g/l of residual sugar?

A

Recioto

132
Q

Which style has fermentation lasting 30-40 days?

A

Amarone

133
Q

Which style ages in stainless steel or wood?

A

Recioto

134
Q

Which style spends 120-150 days drying? (Period of apassimento)

A

Recioto

135
Q

Which style loses 35-40% of its water?

A

Amarone

136
Q

Which style loses 40-50% of its water?

A

Recioto

137
Q

Which style spends 90-120 days drying?

A

Amarone

138
Q

Which style ages in wood?

A

Amarone

139
Q

A young and fine wine with a vinous aroma and delicate bouquet.

A

Valpolicella DOC

140
Q

Fresh, dry, smooth, and pleasantly vibrant.

A

Valpolicella DOC

141
Q

Obtained by classic winemaking from Valpolicella grapes, followed by a short maceration.

A

Valpolicella DOC

142
Q

Higher quality characteristics; made from selected grapes grown in the best locations, sometimes through a short drying phase which leads to higher alcohol content and structure. Before release, it must age 1 year.

A

Valpolicella DOC Superiore

143
Q

Pairs with appetizers, light first courses, and white meats; it’s enjoyable with fresh summer dishes

A

Valpolicella DOC

144
Q

Very good with second courses, with a preference for red meats and medium seasoned cheeses

A

Valpolicella DOC Superiore

145
Q

Valpolicella DOC serving temp

A

14 - 16 Celsius

146
Q

Ruby red, garnet with aging

A

Valpolicella DOC

147
Q

Typical, cherry, agreeable, delicate, bitter, rose, almond, subtle, vinous

A

Valpolicella DOC

148
Q

A medium-bodied wine with a good alcohol content

A

Valpolicella Ripasso DOC

149
Q

Obtained by the refermentation of the basic Valpolicella on the pomace of either Amarone or Recioto della Valpolicella

A

Valpolicella Ripasso DOC

150
Q

Characterized by higher alcohol content, higher values of the phenolic substances and extracts than a basic Valpolicella

A

Valpolicella Ripasso DOC

151
Q

For its pleasant characteristics, it perfectly pairs with winter main courses, meat courses, cold cuts, and medium-seasoned cheese

A

Valpolicella Ripasso DOC

152
Q

Serving temp for Ripasso

A

15 - 18 Celsius

153
Q

The most prestigious wine of Valpolicella, whose excellence and uniqueness are worldwide appreciated

A

Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG

154
Q

Obtained through the drying of the grapes in the so-called “fruttaio” for about 100/120 days

A

Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG

155
Q

The substances of the berries, such as sugars and pokyphenols increase during this period

A

Apassimento

156
Q

The dried grapes are vinified in winter

A

Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG

157
Q

Long aging in wood refines its unique structure and personality, making it able to evolve for decades

A

Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG

158
Q

Because of its organoleptic characteristics, delicious with meat courses, game, matured cheeses, but it can also be appreciated alone, as a pleasant “meditation wine”

A

Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG

159
Q

The ancestor of the Amarone and the most ancient wine of the Valpolicella appellation

A

Recioto della Valpolicella DOCG

160
Q

The only sweet wine in Valpolicella

A

Recioto della Valpolicella DOCG

161
Q

Particularly suited for dessert, chocolate, and cheese pairing

A

Recioto della Valpolicella DOCG

162
Q

How much water loss happens with Recioto della Valpolicella DOCG?

A

At least half

163
Q

Amarone serving temp

A

16 - 20 Celsius

164
Q

Recioto serving temp

A

14 - 16 Celsius

165
Q

What is the main characteristic(s) that Corvinone variety brings to the blends?

A

Aromatic complexity & body

166
Q

How many municipalities are found within the Classica zone?

A

5

167
Q

Which grape varieties are mandatory in the Valpolicella blend?

A

Corvina and/ or Corvinone and Rondinella

168
Q

Rondinella is most known for contributing what to the blend?

A

Color

169
Q

Valpolicella is located in which Italian region?

A

Veneto

170
Q

T / F

Valpantena is both an official sub-zone and a valley in the Valpolicella region?

A

True

171
Q

T / F

International grape varieties account for 10% of Valpolicella’s vineyard surface?

A

False

International varieties account for only 3% of the vineyard surface

172
Q

T / F

Wines with the word Classico on the label can come from anywhere within the Valpolicella zone?

A

False

Wine with Classico on the label can only come from the Classica zone

173
Q

How many valleys are inside the Valpolicella region?

A

11

174
Q

T / F

Corvinone is the most grown grape variety in Valpolicella?

A

False

Corvina is the most grown grape variety in Valpolicella

175
Q

T / F

Ripasso can be made in a riserva version?

A

False

176
Q

Valpolicella has how many appellations?

A

4

177
Q

The Continental climate of Valpolicella is mitigated by which body of water?

A

Lake Garda

178
Q

T / F

Amarone della Valpolicella is considered the ultimate terroir wine?

A

False

Of the wines of Valpolicella, Valpolicella DOC and Valpolicella DOC Superiore are considered the best translators of terroir

179
Q

T / F

Most soils in Valpolicella are of volcanic origin?

A

False

Limestone is the dominant soil type in Valpolicella

180
Q

What percentage of Rondinella is allowed in the blend?

A

5% - 30%

181
Q

What is the dominant training system in Valpolicella?

A

Pergola

182
Q

Which Valpolicella grape is known for its ability to resist disease?

A

Rondinella

183
Q

Which Valpolicella grape is known for the freshness it contributes to the blend?

A

Molinara

184
Q

What percentage of Corvina is allowed in the blend?

A

45% - 95%

185
Q

T / F

Pergola training protects the clusters from sun burn?

A

True

186
Q

What was the first style of wine produced in Valpolicella?

A

Recioto

187
Q

T / F

Pergola training is well-suited to mechanical harvesting?

A

False

188
Q

T / F

Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG can be bottled as superiore?

A

False

189
Q

Which of the following is not correct?

• Valpolicella DOC
• Valpolicella DOC Superiore
• Valpolicella DOC Classico Superiore
• Valpolicella DOC Classico Valpantena

A

Valpolicella DOC Classico Valpantena

190
Q

What percentage of Corvinone is allowed in the wines of Valpolicella?

A

45% - 95%

191
Q

How many years does Amarone della Valpolicella have to be aged?

A

A minimum of 2 years

192
Q

What is the apassimento method?

A

A drying process

193
Q

What are arele?

A

Traditional drying mats made of wild canes

194
Q

What percentage of Molinara is allowed in the blend?

A

Maximum 10%

195
Q

T / F

Valpolicella DOC must be aged for at least six months before release?

A

False

196
Q

T / F

Valpolicella DOC Superiore is often made from grapes that have undergone a short drying phase?

A

True

197
Q

T / F

Valpolicella Ripasso DOC typically has a lower alcohol content than basic Valpolicella?

A

False

Valpolicella Ripasso DOC is typically higher in alcohol because the production process contributes additional alcohol

198
Q

What is the suggested serving temperature for Valpolicella Ripasso DOC?

A

15 - 18 Celsius

199
Q

What is the suggested serving temperature for Valpolicella Ripasso DOC?

A

15 - 18 Celsius

200
Q

T / F

Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG is often consumed immediately after fermentation?

A

False

201
Q

T / F

Recioto DOCG is the only sweet wine produced in Valpolicella?

A

True

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