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1
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Which region is the largest DOC/G producer by volume in Italy?

A

Veneto (accounts for 25% of Italy’s total DOC/G wine production)

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The most widely planted grape varieties in Veneto

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White: Glera (28%)
Red: Merlot (9%)

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3
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Which grapes are genetically related to Corvina?

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Rondinella, Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso, Marzemino

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Native & Traditional Red Varieties in Veneto

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  1. Corvina
  2. Rondinella
  3. Corvinone
  4. Molinara
  5. Oseleta
  6. Raboso Piave
  7. Tai Rosso
  8. Negrara Veronese
  9. Raboso Veronese
  10. Schiava
  11. Dindarella
  12. Marzemino
  13. Barbera
  14. Sangiovese
  15. Wildbacher
  16. Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso
  17. Rossignola
  18. Cavrara
  19. Tuchetta
  20. Recantina
  21. Casetta
  22. Enantio
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Native & Traditional White Varieties in Veneto

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  1. Glera
  2. Garganega
  3. Vespaiola
  4. Manzoni Bianco
  5. Durella
  6. Verduzzo Trevigiano
  7. Trebbiano di Soave
  8. Pinella
  9. Bianchetta Trevigiana
  10. Moscato Giallo
  11. Moscato Bianco
  12. Trebbiano Toscano
  13. Perera
  14. Verdiso
  15. Tai (Friulano)
  16. Cortese
  17. Riesling Italico
  18. Malvasia
  19. Malvasia Istriana
  20. Marzemina Bianca
  21. Boschera
  22. Glera Lunga
  23. Verduzzo Friulano
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What is the name of the only official subzone of Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG?

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Cartizze

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7
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Define “Vinacce”.

A

Leftover, unpressed skins and lees

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Define “Graticci”.

A

wooden racks used for appassimento

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9
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Tai Rosso is identical to which other grape variety?

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Cannanou

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

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Vineyards on a steep slopes

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11
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What is the percentage of Rondinella allowed in the official blend of Valpolicella?

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5-30%

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12
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What is the principal grape variety of Conegliano Valdobbiadene DOCG and Prosecco DOC?

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Glera

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13
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Define “Picai”.

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

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

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Bardolino Novello DOC

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15
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What grape was excluded from the mandatory Valpolicella blend in 2003?

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Molinara

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16
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What grape is in Recioto di Gamballera DOCG?

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Garganega

17
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What body of water most affects eastern Veneto?

A

Adriatic Sea

18
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Define “Marogne”.

A

Terraced vineyards typical of Valpolicella

19
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What is the grape in Torcolato?

A

Vespaiola

20
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What grape is native to the Monti Lessini area?

A

Durella

21
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What are the names of the two official subzones of Valpolicella?

A

Classica and Valpantena

22
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What is the maximum percentage of the grape harvest that can be used in Amarone production?

A

65%

23
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What are the “Fruttai”?

A

Protected, well-ventilated lofts

24
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What river separates Bardolino from Valpolicella?

A

Adige

25
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What is the most widely planted white grape in Veneto?

A

Glera

26
Q

What is the grape Friulano called in Veneto?

A

Tai

27
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Is Molinara mandatory for the Bardolino blend?

A

No

28
Q

Which producer championed the Ripasso method in the 1960s?

A

Masi

29
Q

On what grape is Colli Euganei Fior d’Arancio DOCG based?

A

Moscato Giallo

30
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How many “rive” are there in Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG?

A

43

31
Q

Colli Scaligeri is a subzone of which DOC?

A

Soave DOC

32
Q

In which appellation is the Oseleta grape of growing importance?

A

Valpolicella

33
Q

What is the minimum alcohol level in Amarone?

A

14% abv

34
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Rondinella is an offspring of what grape?

A

Corvina

35
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What grape variety is at the base of Gambellara wines?

A

Garganega

36
Q

What style of wine is Torcolato?

A

Sweet passito

37
Q

From where does the grape Vespaiola get its name?

A

Vespa” (the italian word for wasp)

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