Veneto

Question 1

What regions make up the delle Venezie DOC?

Answer 1

Veneto, Friuli, Trentino Alto Adige

Question 2

In terms of production and quality, what kinds of wine are produced in Veneto?

Answer 2

While there are quality wines made, (DOCG’s Amarone, Prosecco, & Soave), there is an ocean of cheap inexpensive wine produced here, fueled by the presence of Italy’s largest production companies. #3 Botter Mondodelvino and others are here.

Question 3

Near what lake and river is Valpolicella DOC located?

Answer 3

Lake Garda
Adige River

Question 4

What is the blend (%) for Valpolicella and Amarone?

Answer 4

45-95% Corvina/Corvinone, 5-30% Rondinella, Max 15% Molinara, Negara, Oseleta, etc.

Question 5

What are the 2 Valpolicella Sub Zones?

Answer 5

Classico and Valpantena

Question 6

What does Valpolicella Superiore stipulate? (2)

Answer 6

Higher min ABV required, 12% (11 for normale)

Must be aged for 1 year.

Question 7

Describe Recioto della Valpolicella DOCG. (3)

Approximate min r.s.?

Answer 7

Historical specialty of the area
Sweet to Semi-Sweet, can be Spumante
Utilizes the Apassimento process

min 50g/L r.s. (2.8% of potential abv)

Question 8

How is Ripasso della Valpolicella made?

Answer 8

Utilizing the unused portions of Recioto and/or Amarone musts, wines are “repassed” and then undergo a second fermentation, adding richness and complexity. Dry wines.

Question 9

How long must Amarone della Valpolicella age as normale? For Riserva? How much of this time is required to be in wood?

Answer 9

2 years for Normale, 4 years for Riserva
No wood is required but it is common practice.

Question 10

What is the maximum R.S. for Amarone della Valpolicella, relative to ABV?

Answer 10

Max 9g/L at 14% min ABV

Limits increase .1g/L : .1% ABV up to 16%. .15g/L after that.

Question 11

Name the wine region West of Valpolicella that is a very similar lighter style.

Answer 11

Bardolino DOC

Question 12

What is required to use Bardolino Superiore DOCG? (2)

Answer 12

12% ABV, up from 11
1 year of ageing.

Question 13

What can be produced in Bardolino DOC that can’t in Valpolicella DOC?

Answer 13

A rose, still or sparkling, called Chiaretto.

Question 14

What’s the grape of Lugana DOC? (%)

Answer 14

Trebbiano di Lugana aka Turbiana (90%)

Question 15

What’s the grape of Soave DOC? (%)

What can be blended in? (2)

Answer 15

Garganega (min 70%)

Trebbiano di Soave and Chardonnay

Question 16

How many crus were recognized in 2019 for Soave DOC?

Answer 16

33

Question 17

What 2 zones are required for Soave Superiore DOCG?

Is Chardonnay still allowed in the blend?

Answer 17

Classico and Colli Scaligeri

Yes, doesnt change the blend or % req.

Question 18

What is the minimum RS for Recioto di Soave DOCG?

Is Chardonnay still allowed in the blend?

Answer 18

70g/L

No

Question 19

Can any of the 3 Soave DOC/G be Spumante?

Answer 19

Superiore NO, DOC and Recioto yes.

Question 20

Name 3 major stylistic differences of Prosecco compared to Champagne.

Answer 20

Single fermentation Charmat method
Lees influence is avoided (emphasis on fruit)
Sweetness (typically between Brut and Extra Dry)

Question 21

What is Cartizze? Why is it important?

Answer 21

Cartizze is a small 107ha plot regarded as the top ‘cru’ of Prosecco, located North of Venice. More crus are on the way as producers look to make higher quality more serious versions of Prosecco.

Question 22

Name the 2 DOCG for Prosecco production.

When were they established?

Answer 22

Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco DOCG
Asolo Prosecco DOCG
2009

Question 23

Why would I see ‘Glera’ on a bottle of “Prosecco”?

Answer 23

A producer must use the word Glera instead of Prosecco if they aren’t meeting all the stipulations of the Prosecco DOC

Question 24

What is the DOC and DOCG directly SE of Soave?

Answer 24

Gambellara DOC and Recioto Di Gambellara DOCG

Question 25

What is the major difference between Recioto di Soave and Recioto di Gambellara DOCG’S?

Answer 25

Gambellara must be 100% Garganega

Question 26

What’s the grape of Colli Euganei Fior D’Arancio DOCG?

Where in Veneto is it?

Answer 26

Moscato Giallo (yellow muscat) still or spumante, or passito

SE of Gambellara, W of Venice

Question 27

What’s the grape(s) and style of Piave Malanotte DOCG?

Where in Veneto is it?

Answer 27

Rosso, Raboso Piave (min 70%) Raboso Veronese (max 30%), apassimento used for 15-30% of grapes.

NE of Venice near Friuli

Question 28

What is Montello Rosso DOCG?

Where is it in Veneto?

Answer 28

A Bordeaux blend led by Cab Sauv (40-70%), with Merlot, Cab Franc, and Carmenere

North of Venice, W of Valdobbiadene

Question 29

What is Friularo di Bagnoli DOCG?

Where in Veneto is it?

Answer 29

Rosso, Raboso Piave 90%

SW of Venice

Question 30

What are the rosso and bianco blends of Colli di Conegliano DOCG?

Answer 30

Bianco blend, Manzoni Bianco + Chard/P. Bianco

Rosso blend, BDX grapes + Marzemino

Question 31

Within Colli di Conegliano DOCG, what is Refrontolo? (color and %)

Torchiato di Fregona? (color and 3 grapes)

Answer 31

Refrontolo is a rosso, 95% Marzemino

Torchiato is a bianco, Glera + Verdiso + Boschera

Question 32

What is Breganze Torcolato?

Where in Veneto is it?

Answer 32

A sweet passito (min 35g/L) wine made from Vespaiolo/a

NE of Verona, NW of Venice

Question 33

As an example, how would you list (by appellation); a basic prosecco, a docg prosecco, a cartizze prosecco?

Answer 33

Prosecco DOC

Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco DOCG (OR Asolo Prosecco DOCG)

Valdobbiadene Superiore di Cartizze DOCG

Question 34

During any given harvest, what % of a producer’s total yield may be made into Amarone?

Answer 34

65%