Veneto Flashcards
Which region is the largest DOC/G producer by volume in Italy?
Veneto (accounts for 25% of Italy’s total DOC/G wine production)
The most widely planted grape varieties in Veneto
White: Glera (28%)
Red: Merlot (9%)
Which grapes are genetically related to Corvina?
Rondinella, Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso, Marzemino
Native & Traditional Red Varieties in Veneto
- Corvina
- Rondinella
- Corvinone
- Molinara
- Oseleta
- Raboso Piave
- Tai Rosso
- Negrara Veronese
- Raboso Veronese
- Schiava
- Dindarella
- Marzemino
- Barbera
- Sangiovese
- Wildbacher
- Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso
- Rossignola
- Cavrara
- Tuchetta
- Recantina
- Casetta
- Enantio
Native & Traditional White Varieties in Veneto
- Glera
- Garganega
- Vespaiola
- Manzoni Bianco
- Durella
- Verduzzo Trevigiano
- Trebbiano di Soave
- Pinella
- Bianchetta Trevigiana
- Moscato Giallo
- Moscato Bianco
- Trebbiano Toscano
- Perera
- Verdiso
- Tai (Friulano)
- Cortese
- Riesling Italico
- Malvasia
- Malvasia Istriana
- Marzemina Bianca
- Boschera
- Glera Lunga
- Verduzzo Friulano
What is the name of the only official subzone of Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG?
Cartizze
Define “Vinacce”.
Leftover, unpressed skins and lees
Define “Graticci”.
wooden racks used for appassimento
Tai Rosso is identical to which other grape variety?
Cannanou
What is the meaning of “rive” in Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG?
Vineyards on a steep slopes
What is the percentage of Rondinella allowed in the official blend of Valpolicella?
5-30%
What is the principal grape variety of Conegliano Valdobbiadene DOCG and Prosecco DOC?
Glera
Define “Picai”.
A method of air drying grapes typical in the area of Gambellara
What was the first Italian novello wine to receive DOC status?
Bardolino Novello DOC
What grape was excluded from the mandatory Valpolicella blend in 2003?
Molinara
What grape is in Recioto di Gamballera DOCG?
Garganega
What body of water most affects eastern Veneto?
Adriatic Sea
Define “Marogne”.
Terraced vineyards typical of Valpolicella
What is the grape in Torcolato?
Vespaiola
What grape is native to the Monti Lessini area?
Durella
What are the names of the two official subzones of Valpolicella?
Classica and Valpantena
What is the maximum percentage of the grape harvest that can be used in Amarone production?
65%
What are the “Fruttai”?
Protected, well-ventilated lofts
What river separates Bardolino from Valpolicella?
Adige
What is the most widely planted white grape in Veneto?
Glera
What is the grape Friulano called in Veneto?
Tai
Is Molinara mandatory for the Bardolino blend?
No
Which producer championed the Ripasso method in the 1960s?
Masi
On what grape is Colli Euganei Fior d’Arancio DOCG based?
Moscato Giallo
How many “rive” are there in Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG?
43
Colli Scaligeri is a subzone of which DOC?
Soave DOC
In which appellation is the Oseleta grape of growing importance?
Valpolicella
What is the minimum alcohol level in Amarone?
14% abv
Rondinella is an offspring of what grape?
Corvina
What grape variety is at the base of Gambellara wines?
Garganega
What style of wine is Torcolato?
Sweet passito
From where does the grape Vespaiola get its name?
Vespa” (the italian word for wasp)
