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Veneto Flashcards

1
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What is the meaning of “rive” in Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG?

A

Vineyards on a steep slopes

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2
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Define “Picai”.

A

A method of air drying grapes typical in the area of Gambellara

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3
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Which producer championed the Ripasso method in the 1960s?

A

Masi

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4
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Define “Marogne”.

A

Terraced vineyards typical of Valpolicella.

Term refers to the dry stone walls used to make the terraces.

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5
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Colli Scaligeri is a subzone of which DOC?

A

Soave DOC

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6
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What is the name of the only official subzone of Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG?

A

Cartizze

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7
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What is the minimum alcohol level in Amarone?

A

14% abv

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8
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How many “rive” are there in Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG?

A

43

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9
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Define “Vinacce”.

A

Leftover, unpressed skins and lees

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10
Q

What is the grape Friulano called in Veneto?

A

Tai

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11
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What grape(s) are used in Colli Euganei Fior d’Arancio DOCG?

A

Moscato Giallo

Wine can be dry to sweet, but passito is most common

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12
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What is the percentage of Rondinella allowed in the official blend of Valpolicella?

A

5-30%

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13
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Custoza DOC is generally a blend of what four grapes?

A

Trebbiano Toscano, Garganega, Tai, Cortese

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14
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What is the principal grape variety of Conegliano Valdobbiadene DOCG and Prosecco DOC?

A

Glera

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15
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What are the names of the two official subzones of Valpolicella?

A

Classica and Valpantena

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16
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What are the “Fruttai”?

A

Protected, well-ventilated lofts.

The racks of grapes being dried are placed here.

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17
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Tai Rosso is identical to which other grape variety?

A

Cannanou

18
Q

What grapes are in the Bardolino blend?

A

Corvina, Rondinella, Molinara

Molinara is not required. The rest are.
Bardolino can only be Rosso or Chiaretto (no Bianco).

19
Q

What was the first Italian novello wine to receive DOC status?

A

Bardolino Novello DOC

20
Q

In which appellation is the Oseleta grape of growing importance?

A

Valpolicella

21
Q

What grape is native to the Monti Lessini area?

A

Durella

22
Q

From where does the grape Vespaiola get its name?

A

“Vespa” (the italian word for wasp)

23
Q

What grape variety is at the base of Gambellara wines?

A

Garganega

24
Q

What is the maximum percentage of the grape harvest that can be used in Amarone production?

A

65%

25
Q

What grape is in Recioto di Gamballera DOCG?

A

Garganega

26
Q

What is the grape in Torcolato?

A

Vespaiola

27
Q

What style of wine is Torcolato?

A

Sweet passito

28
Q

What grape was excluded from the mandatory Valpolicella blend in 2003?

A

Molinara

29
Q

What river separates Bardolino from Valpolicella?

A

Adige

30
Q

Define “Graticci”.

A

Wooden racks used for appassimento

31
Q

What body of water most affects eastern Veneto?

A

Adriatic Sea

32
Q

What is the most widely planted white grape in Veneto?

A

Glera

33
Q

Rondinella is an offspring of what grape?

A

Corvina

34
Q

The designation Superiore can only be used for what style of Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG?

A

Spumante

35
Q

What wines are made in Breganze DOC?

A

Torcolato (passito Vespaiola), Vespaiolo

Also makes Bordeaux blends

36
Q

What grape(s) are used in Lison DOCG?

A

Tai (Friulano)

37
Q

What grape(s) are used in Colli di Conegliano DOCG?

A

Bianco: Manzoni Bianco-based blend
Rosso: Marzemino-based blend

“Bianco” does not have to appear on the label.
“Rosso” does have to appear.

38
Q

What grape(s) are used in Piave DOC?

A

Merlot-based blend, Raboso Piave

39
Q

What grape(s) are used in Piave Malanotte DOCG?

A

Raboso Piave-based blend

40
Q

What is the quality pyramid for Prosecco DOC?

A

Cartizze Rive di …

Conegliano Valdobbiadene DOCG

Prosecco Treviso/Trieste DOC

Prosecco DOC

41
Q

What grapes are in the Valpolicella blend?

A

Corvina Veronese, Rondinella

Corvinone can replace Corvina Veronese.
Can also include Molinara.

IWS Unit 1 (Northern Italy) (11 decks)

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