Veneto Flashcards
1
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What is the predominant grape of the Lison DOCG?
A
Tai (W)
2
Q
T or F - Blending grapes is allowed in the Prosecco DOCG?
A
True
3
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What is the % of Rondinella (R) allowed in the official blend of Valpolicella?
A
5 - 30%
4
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What is the grape Friulano (W) called in Veneto?
A
Tai
5
Q
Which producer championed the Ripasso method in the 1960’s?
A
Masi
6
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What grape is in Recioto di Gambellara DOCG?
A
Garganega (W)
7
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In which appellation is the Oseleta (R) grape growing in importance?
A
Valpolicella
8
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Define “Graticci”
A
Wooden racks used for Appassimento
8
Q
What grape is native to the Monti Lessini area?
A
Durella
8
Q
What are “Fruttai”
A
Protected, well ventilated lofts
9
Q
What are the names of the 2 official subzones of Valpolicella?
A
Classica
Valpantena
10
Q
What is the minimum ABV in Amarone?
A
14%
11
Q
What body of water most effects the eastern Veneto?
A
The Adriatic Sea
12
Q
Tai Rosso (R) is identical to what other grape?
A
Cannonau (R)
13
Q
What grape was excluded from the mandatory Valpolicella blend in 2003?
A
Molinara (R)
14
Q
How many “Rive” are there in Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superior DOCG
A
43
15
Q
What grape is at the base of Gambellara wines?
A
Garganega (W)
16
Q
Colli Scaligeri is a subzone of which DOC?
A
Soave DOC
17
Q
Does Bagnoli Friulano DOCG have volcanic soils?
A
No
18
Q
The Adige River separates what 2 Veneto growing districts?
A
Bardolino and Valpolicella
19
Q
What is the term “ Marogne”
A
Dry stone retaining walls
20
Q
Which Veneto province produces the most wine?
A
Verona
21
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Veneto’s vineyards are mainly found in?
A
The plains
22
Q
In Veneto a wine labelled “Cabernet” is most likely a?
A
Cabernet Sauvignon & Cabernet Franc blend
23
What are the 2 air-dried grape subzones in Colli di Conegliano DOCG?
1. Refrontolo Based on Marzemino (R)
2. Torchiato di Fregona a white passito based on Glera (W), Boschera (W), and Verdiso (W)
24
What grape shines best in Colli di Conegliano DOCG?
Manzoni Bianco
25
What area is considered to produce the finest spumante in Veneto?
Cartizze
26
Who is attributed for creating modern Prosecco?
Antonio Carpene'
27
What grape is Torcolato wine made from?
Vespaiola (W)
28
What delimited wine zone in Veneto became the first to be officially recognized by Italian authorities?
Soave
29
How much Amarone can be added to the Ripasso Valpolicella?
15%
30
What % of harvested grapes can be used to make Amarone?
65%
31
What is the decomposed basalt found in the hills surrounding the town of Marano in the Valpolicella area called?
Toari
32
What was the first Italian Novello to receive DOC status?
Bardolino Novello DOC
33
What are the characteristics of Bardolino wines?
Light, fragrant and fresh with a slight spiciness
34
What are the only 2 types of wines made in Bardolino?
Rosso and Rosato
35
What lake is the Bardolino appellation located near?
Lake Garda
36
What are the 3 main appellations of western Veneto?
1. Bardolino
2. Valpolicella
3. Soave
37
Which part of Veneto is Treviso and Venezia located in?
Eastern Veneto
38
Which part of Veneto is/are Vicenza and Padova located in?
Central Veneto
39
Which part of Veneto is Verona located in?
Western Veneto
40
What grape is a parent of Rondinella (R) ?
Corvina (R)
41
What is a characteristic of Corvinone (R)?
Loose clusters of large berries
42
What is a characteristic of Rondinella (R)?
Resistant to disease
Low in tannin & light bodied
43
What is a major characteristic of Raboso Piave (R)?
Difficult to grow
Very Tannic & acidic
44
What is the primary white grape of western Veneto?
Garganega (W)
45
What is the principle grape of Prosecco?
Glera
46
What is the primary grape of Valpolicella and Bardolino?
Corvina (R)
47
What is the split between Red and white grapes in Veneto?
50 - 50
48
What 3 grapes represent almost 1/2 of Veneto's plantings?
Glera
Garganega
Corvina
49
What is the climate in the hills of Veneto?
Semi-Continental with considerable diurnal temperature swings
50
What is the general climate of Veneto?
Moderately continental
51
What famous areas of Veneto are located in the hills?
1. Bardolino
2. Valpolicella
3. Soave
4. Conegliano Valdobbiadene
52
Who first settled Veneto?
The Veneti
53
What % of DOC/G wine production does Veneto account for?
25% Italy's largest DOC/G producer
54
Which grape is at the base of the Lison DOCG?
Tai (Friulano)(W)
55
What grape calls the Piave alluvial plain its home?
Raboso Piave (R) (aka Friulano around Padova)
56
Which grape is used to produce Colli Euganei Fior d'Arancio DOCG?
Moscato Giallo (W)
57
The district of Breganze is notably associated with what white grape?
Vespaiola (W)
Vespa means wasp
58
What is the name of the Rosato produced in Bardolino?
Chiaretto
59
What are the principle grapes in Bardolino DOC and Bardolino Superiore DOCG?
1. Corvina
2. Rondinella
3. Molinara
60
What is Ripasso?
Freshly made Valpolicella wine is passed thru the Vinacce of Amarone and/or Recioto initiating a refermentation
Vinacce is leftover unpressed skins and lees (Pomace)
61
What is the historic heartland of Prosecco?
Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco DOCG
62
What does "Rive" mean in Valdobbiadene?
Vineyard on steep slope
It is a special designation for 43 towns or hamlets
Vintage dated, hand picked, lower yields
"Rive" must be on label
63
What is Cartizze known for?
Only official subzone in Valdobbiadene for sparkling wine
"Superiore di Cartizze" must appear on label
64
What DOC/G is at the bottom of the Prosecco Spumante pyramid?
Prosecco DOC
65
What DOC/G is at the top of the Prosecco Spumante pyramid?
CVP Superiore di Cartizze DOCG?
66
What are the 3 DOC/Gs of Soave?
Soave DOC
Soave Superiore DOCG
Recioto di Soave DOCG
Can also have Classico designations
67
What grape is Garganega identical to?
Grecanico Dorato (Sicilia)
68
What is "Picai"?
The traditional method of air drying grapes in Gambellara
Hanging grapes from Rafters
69
What grape dominates Soave?
Garganega (W)
70
What is "Recioto"?
Practice of selecting upper-lateral clusters for Appassimento
Can be affected by noble rot
71
What does "Superiore" mean for Prosecco wines?
Sparkling
72
What are the production stats of Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco DOCG?
Min 85% Glera
Main style : Sparkling
Tank Method
Extra Dry and brut
Superiore on labels
73
What are the 3 principle grapes of Valpolicella?
Corvina (45-95%)
Corvinone (45-95%)
Rondinella (5-30%)
74
In Recioto della Valpolicella DOCG what are the "Arele" or "Graticci"
Racks or mats used to dry grapes in the Appassimento process
75
What is the main vine training system in Valpolicella?
Pergola
76
Who greatly contributed to the birth of modern Prosecco in the 19th century?
Antonio Carpene
77
What are the official subzones of Valpolicella?
1. Valpolicella Classica
2. Valpantena
78
How many Prosecco appellations exist?
3
Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco DOCG
Asolo Prosecco DOCG
Prosecco DOC
79
How long is the Appassimento process for Recioto della Valpolicella grapes?
3 - 4 months
80
What is the unofficial subzone in Valpolicella?
Valpolicella Orientale
81
What are the 2 Passito subzones in Valdobbiadene Conegliano area?
Refrontolo
Torchiato di Fregona
82
What method is used in making Prosecco DOC wine?
Tank Method
83
What are the 4 Appellations of Valpolicella?
1. Valpolicella DOC
2. Recioto della Valpolicella DOCG
3. Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG
4. Valpolicella Ripasso DOC
84
What are the NTK grapes of Veneto?
Corvina (R)
Rondinella (R)
Corvinone (R)
Raboso Piave (R)
Glera (W)
Garganega (W)
Manzoni Bianco (W)
Vespaiola (W)
85
What is the most widely planted grape in Veneto?
Glera (Formerly known as Prosecco)
86
What are the wine production stats of the Veneto region?
Italy's largest producer
Italy's largest DOC/G producer by volume
Italy's 3rd largest number of DOC/Gs (40+)
87
What other wine district produces Garganega (W) based wines similar to Soave?
Gambellara
88
What subzone belongs exclusively to the Soave DOC?
Soave Colli Scaligeri DOC
89
What is the capital city of Veneto?
Venice
90
What is the topography of Veneto?
56% plains
29% Mountains
15% hills
91
What are the 3 regions that form the Historical macro-area known as Tre Venezie (or Triveneto)?
Trentino Alto Adige
Veneto
Friuli Giulia Venzia
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What is the DOCG for red/white still wines that covers almost the same geographical area as Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco DOCG?
Colli di Conegliano DOCG
