Veneto Flashcards
What is the most widely planted grape in Veneto?
Glera
What grape is native to the Monti Lessini area?
Durella
How many rive are there in Coneglio Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG?
43
What is the grape in Torcolato?
Vespaiola
What was the first Italian novelli wine to receive DOc status?
Bardolino Novello DOC
On what grape is Colli Euganei Fior d’Arancio DOCG based?
Moscato Giallo
What is the principal grape variety of Conegliano Valdobbiadene DOCG and Prosecco DOC?
Glera
What is the minimum alcohol level in Amarone?
14% abv
What producer championed the Ripasso method in the 1960’s?
Masi
What grape was excluded from the mandatory Valpolicella blend in 2003?
Molinara
What grape variety is at the base of Gambellara wines?
Garganega
Define “vinacce”
Leftover unpressed skins and lees
What body of water most affects eastern Veneto?
Adriatic sea
Colli Scagligeri is a subzone of which DOC?
Soave DOC
What is the max percentage of the grape harvest that can be used in Amarone production?
65%
Define “marogne”
Terraced vineyards typical of Valpolicella
Is Molinara mandatory for Bardolino blend?
No
What are the “Fruttai”?
Protected, well-ventilated lofts
What percentage of Rondinella is allowed in the official blend of Valpolicella?
5-30%
What river separates Bardolino from Valpolicella?
Adige
Rondinella is an offspring of which grape variety?
Corvina
What is the grape Friulano called in Veneto?
Tai
Define “picai”
A method of air drying grapes typical in area of Gambellara
Define “graticci”
Wooden racks used for appassimento
What are the names of the 2 official subzones of Valpolicella?
Classica and Valpantena
What grape is in Recioto di Gamballera DOCG?
Garganega
What is the name of the only official subzone of Conegliano Valdeobbiadene Superiore DOCG?
Cartizze
What is the meaning of “rive” in Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG?
Vineyards on steep slopes
From where does the grape Vespaiola get its name?
“Vespa” Italian word for wasp
What style of wine is Torcolato
Sweet passito
