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1
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What is the predominant grape of the Lison DOCG?

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Tai (W)

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2
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T or F - Blending grapes is allowed in the Prosecco DOCG?

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True

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What is the % of Rondinella (R) allowed in the official blend of Valpolicella?

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5 - 30%

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4
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What is the grape Friulano (W) called in Veneto?

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Tai

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5
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Which producer championed the Ripasso method in the 1960’s?

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Masi

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What grape is in Recioto di Gambellara DOCG?

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Garganega (W)

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7
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In which appellation is the Oseleta (R) grape growing in importance?

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Valpolicella

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8
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Define “Graticci”

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Wooden racks used for Appassimento

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8
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What grape is native to the Monti Lessini area?

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Durella

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8
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What are “Fruttai”

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Protected, well ventilated lofts

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9
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What are the names of the 2 official subzones of Valpolicella?

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Classica
Valpantena

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10
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What is the minimum ABV in Amarone?

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14%

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11
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What body of water most effects the eastern Veneto?

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The Adriatic Sea

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12
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Tai Rosso (R) is identical to what other grape?

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Cannonau (R)

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13
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What grape was excluded from the mandatory Valpolicella blend in 2003?

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Molinara (R)

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14
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How many “Rive” are there in Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superior DOCG

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43

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15
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What grape is at the base of Gambellara wines?

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Garganega (W)

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16
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Colli Scaligeri is a subzone of which DOC?

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Soave DOC

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17
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Does Bagnoli Friulano DOCG have volcanic soils?

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No

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18
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The Adige River separates what 2 Veneto growing districts?

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Bardolino and Valpolicella

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19
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What is the term “ Marogne”

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Dry stone retaining walls

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20
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Which Veneto province produces the most wine?

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Verona

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21
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Veneto’s vineyards are mainly found in?

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The plains

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22
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In Veneto a wine labelled “Cabernet” is most likely a?

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Cabernet Sauvignon & Cabernet Franc blend

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23
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What are the 2 air-dried grape subzones in Colli di Conegliano DOCG?

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  1. Refrontolo Based on Marzemino (R)
  2. Torchiato di Fregona a white passito based on Glera (W), Boschera (W), and Verdiso (W)
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24
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What grape shines best in Colli di Conegliano DOCG?

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Manzoni Bianco

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25
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What area is considered to produce the finest spumante in Veneto?

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Cartizze

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26
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Who is attributed for creating modern Prosecco?

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Antonio Carpene’

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27
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What grape is Torcolato wine made from?

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Vespaiola (W)

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28
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What delimited wine zone in Veneto became the first to be officially recognized by Italian authorities?

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Soave

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29
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How much Amarone can be added to the Ripasso Valpolicella?

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15%

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30
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What % of harvested grapes can be used to make Amarone?

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65%

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31
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What is the decomposed basalt found in the hills surrounding the town of Marano in the Valpolicella area called?

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Toari

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32
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What was the first Italian Novello to receive DOC status?

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Bardolino Novello DOC

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33
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What are the characteristics of Bardolino wines?

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Light, fragrant and fresh with a slight spiciness

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34
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What are the only 2 types of wines made in Bardolino?

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Rosso and Rosato

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35
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What lake is the Bardolino appellation located near?

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Lake Garda

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36
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What are the 3 main appellations of western Veneto?

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  1. Bardolino
  2. Valpolicella
  3. Soave
37
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Which part of Veneto is Treviso and Venezia located in?

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Eastern Veneto

38
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Which part of Veneto is/are Vicenza and Padova located in?

A

Central Veneto

39
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Which part of Veneto is Verona located in?

A

Western Veneto

40
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What grape is a parent of Rondinella (R) ?

A

Corvina (R)

41
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What is a characteristic of Corvinone (R)?

A

Loose clusters of large berries

42
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What is a characteristic of Rondinella (R)?

A

Resistant to disease
Low in tannin & light bodied

43
Q

What is a major characteristic of Raboso Piave (R)?

A

Difficult to grow
Very Tannic & acidic

44
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What is the primary white grape of western Veneto?

A

Garganega (W)

45
Q

What is the principle grape of Prosecco?

A

Glera

46
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What is the primary grape of Valpolicella and Bardolino?

A

Corvina (R)

47
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What is the split between Red and white grapes in Veneto?

A

50 - 50

48
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What 3 grapes represent almost 1/2 of Veneto’s plantings?

A

Glera
Garganega
Corvina

49
Q

What is the climate in the hills of Veneto?

A

Semi-Continental with considerable diurnal temperature swings

50
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What is the general climate of Veneto?

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Moderately continental

51
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What famous areas of Veneto are located in the hills?

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  1. Bardolino
  2. Valpolicella
  3. Soave
  4. Conegliano Valdobbiadene
52
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Who first settled Veneto?

A

The Veneti

53
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What % of DOC/G wine production does Veneto account for?

A

25% Italy’s largest DOC/G producer

54
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Which grape is at the base of the Lison DOCG?

A

Tai (Friulano)(W)

55
Q

What grape calls the Piave alluvial plain its home?

A

Raboso Piave (R) (aka Friulano around Padova)

56
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Which grape is used to produce Colli Euganei Fior d’Arancio DOCG?

A

Moscato Giallo (W)

57
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The district of Breganze is notably associated with what white grape?

A

Vespaiola (W)
Vespa means wasp

58
Q

What is the name of the Rosato produced in Bardolino?

A

Chiaretto

59
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What are the principle grapes in Bardolino DOC and Bardolino Superiore DOCG?

A
  1. Corvina
  2. Rondinella
  3. Molinara
60
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What is Ripasso?

A

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
Q

What is the historic heartland of Prosecco?

A

Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco DOCG

62
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What does “Rive” mean in Valdobbiadene?

A

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
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What is Cartizze known for?

A

Only official subzone in Valdobbiadene for sparkling wine
“Superiore di Cartizze” must appear on label

64
Q

What DOC/G is at the bottom of the Prosecco Spumante pyramid?

A

Prosecco DOC

65
Q

What DOC/G is at the top of the Prosecco Spumante pyramid?

A

CVP Superiore di Cartizze DOCG?

66
Q

What are the 3 DOC/Gs of Soave?

A

Soave DOC
Soave Superiore DOCG
Recioto di Soave DOCG

Can also have Classico designations

67
Q

What grape is Garganega identical to?

A

Grecanico Dorato (Sicilia)

68
Q

What is “Picai”?

A

The traditional method of air drying grapes in Gambellara
Hanging grapes from Rafters

69
Q

What grape dominates Soave?

A

Garganega (W)

70
Q

What is “Recioto”?

A

Practice of selecting upper-lateral clusters for Appassimento
Can be affected by noble rot

71
Q

What does “Superiore” mean for Prosecco wines?

A

Sparkling

72
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What are the production stats of Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco DOCG?

A

Min 85% Glera
Main style : Sparkling
Tank Method
Extra Dry and brut
Superiore on labels

73
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What are the 3 principle grapes of Valpolicella?

A

Corvina (45-95%)
Corvinone (45-95%)
Rondinella (5-30%)

74
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In Recioto della Valpolicella DOCG what are the “Arele” or “Graticci”

A

Racks or mats used to dry grapes in the Appassimento process

75
Q

What is the main vine training system in Valpolicella?

A

Pergola

76
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Who greatly contributed to the birth of modern Prosecco in the 19th century?

A

Antonio Carpene

77
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What are the official subzones of Valpolicella?

A
  1. Valpolicella Classica
  2. Valpantena
78
Q

How many Prosecco appellations exist?

A

3
Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco DOCG
Asolo Prosecco DOCG
Prosecco DOC

79
Q

How long is the Appassimento process for Recioto della Valpolicella grapes?

A

3 - 4 months

80
Q

What is the unofficial subzone in Valpolicella?

A

Valpolicella Orientale

81
Q

What are the 2 Passito subzones in Valdobbiadene Conegliano area?

A

Refrontolo
Torchiato di Fregona

82
Q

What method is used in making Prosecco DOC wine?

A

Tank Method

83
Q

What are the 4 Appellations of Valpolicella?

A
  1. Valpolicella DOC
  2. Recioto della Valpolicella DOCG
  3. Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG
  4. Valpolicella Ripasso DOC
84
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What are the NTK grapes of Veneto?

A

Corvina (R)
Rondinella (R)
Corvinone (R)
Raboso Piave (R)
Glera (W)
Garganega (W)
Manzoni Bianco (W)
Vespaiola (W)

85
Q

What is the most widely planted grape in Veneto?

A

Glera (Formerly known as Prosecco)

86
Q

What are the wine production stats of the Veneto region?

A

Italy’s largest producer
Italy’s largest DOC/G producer by volume
Italy’s 3rd largest number of DOC/Gs (40+)

87
Q

What other wine district produces Garganega (W) based wines similar to Soave?

A

Gambellara

88
Q

What subzone belongs exclusively to the Soave DOC?

A

Soave Colli Scaligeri DOC

89
Q

What is the capital city of Veneto?

A

Venice

90
Q

What is the topography of Veneto?

A

56% plains
29% Mountains
15% hills

91
Q

What are the 3 regions that form the Historical macro-area known as Tre Venezie (or Triveneto)?

A

Trentino Alto Adige
Veneto
Friuli Giulia Venzia

92
Q

What is the DOCG for red/white still wines that covers almost the same geographical area as Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco DOCG?

A

Colli di Conegliano DOCG

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