Veneto

Question 1

process of dehydrating grapes after they are picked

Answer 1

apassimento

Question 2

Where is Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore made?

Answer 2

in the northern hills of the Veneto

Question 3

Where the traditional wines of amarone, Soave, Valpolicella, and Bardolino made?

Answer 3

in the far west of the Veneteo, near Lake Garda and Monte Lessini

Question 4

This grape is blended with Garganega to make Soave

Answer 4

Trebbiano di Soave

Question 5

Trebbiano di Soave aka

Answer 5

Verdicchio

Question 6

t/f: Chardonnay is allowed in the Soave blend

Answer 6

true

Question 7

lead native red grape of the Veneto

Answer 7

Corvina

Question 8

t/f: Corvina and Corvinone are unrelated

Answer 8

true

Question 9

Pinot Grigio delle Venezie can be source from…?

Answer 9

veneto, friuli venezia giulia and trentino

Question 10

t/f: Prosecco must be made from 100% glera

Answer 10

false

Question 11

Which red grape is used for rose prosecco

Answer 11

pinot noir

Question 12

what does “rive” mean on a Prosecco Superiore label?

Answer 12

a “rive” is a prized vineyard on a steep slope

Question 13

What is Cartizze?

Answer 13

essentially the Grand Cru of Conegliano Valdobbiadene

Question 14

What is the “grand cru” of Prosecco Superiore?

Answer 14

Cartizze

Question 15

“botti”

Answer 15

Large Solvenian casks

Question 16

the 2nd grape of Valpolicella

Answer 16

Rondinella

Question 17

how is Valpolicella ripasso made?

Answer 17

Valpolicella is left to sit on amarone pomace for a couple weeks

Question 18

this wine is made using the same grapes as Valpolicella

Answer 18

Bardolino