Veneto Flashcards
What is the meaning of “rive” in Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG?
Vineyards on a steep slopes
Define “Picai”.
A method of air drying grapes typical in the area of Gambellara
Which producer championed the Ripasso method in the 1960s?
Masi
Define “Marogne”.
Terraced vineyards typical of Valpolicella.
Term refers to the dry stone walls used to make the terraces.
Colli Scaligeri is a subzone of which DOC?
Soave DOC
What is the name of the only official subzone of Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG?
Cartizze
What is the minimum alcohol level in Amarone?
14% abv
How many “rive” are there in Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG?
43
Define “Vinacce”.
Leftover, unpressed skins and lees
What is the grape Friulano called in Veneto?
Tai
What grape(s) are used in Colli Euganei Fior d’Arancio DOCG?
Moscato Giallo
Wine can be dry to sweet, but passito is most common
What is the percentage of Rondinella allowed in the official blend of Valpolicella?
5-30%
Custoza DOC is generally a blend of what four grapes?
Trebbiano Toscano, Garganega, Tai, Cortese
What is the principal grape variety of Conegliano Valdobbiadene DOCG and Prosecco DOC?
Glera
What are the names of the two official subzones of Valpolicella?
Classica and Valpantena
What are the “Fruttai”?
Protected, well-ventilated lofts.
The racks of grapes being dried are placed here.
Tai Rosso is identical to which other grape variety?
Cannanou
What grapes are in the Bardolino blend?
Corvina, Rondinella, Molinara
Molinara is not required. The rest are.
Bardolino can only be Rosso or Chiaretto (no Bianco).
What was the first Italian novello wine to receive DOC status?
Bardolino Novello DOC
In which appellation is the Oseleta grape of growing importance?
Valpolicella
What grape is native to the Monti Lessini area?
Durella
From where does the grape Vespaiola get its name?
“Vespa” (the italian word for wasp)
What grape variety is at the base of Gambellara wines?
Garganega
What is the maximum percentage of the grape harvest that can be used in Amarone production?
65%
What grape is in Recioto di Gamballera DOCG?
Garganega
What is the grape in Torcolato?
Vespaiola
What style of wine is Torcolato?
Sweet passito
What grape was excluded from the mandatory Valpolicella blend in 2003?
Molinara
What river separates Bardolino from Valpolicella?
Adige
Define “Graticci”.
Wooden racks used for appassimento
What body of water most affects eastern Veneto?
Adriatic Sea
What is the most widely planted white grape in Veneto?
Glera
Rondinella is an offspring of what grape?
Corvina
The designation Superiore can only be used for what style of Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG?
Spumante
What wines are made in Breganze DOC?
Torcolato (passito Vespaiola), Vespaiolo
Also makes Bordeaux blends
What grape(s) are used in Lison DOCG?
Tai (Friulano)
What grape(s) are used in Colli di Conegliano DOCG?
Bianco: Manzoni Bianco-based blend
Rosso: Marzemino-based blend
“Bianco” does not have to appear on the label.
“Rosso” does have to appear.
What grape(s) are used in Piave DOC?
Merlot-based blend, Raboso Piave
What grape(s) are used in Piave Malanotte DOCG?
Raboso Piave-based blend
What is the quality pyramid for Prosecco DOC?
Cartizze Rive di …
Conegliano Valdobbiadene DOCG
Prosecco Treviso/Trieste DOC
Prosecco DOC
What grapes are in the Valpolicella blend?
Corvina Veronese, Rondinella
Corvinone can replace Corvina Veronese.
Can also include Molinara.
