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Veneto Flashcards

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What is the most widely planted grape in Veneto?

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Glera

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What grape is native to the Monti Lessini area?

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Durella

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How many rive are there in Coneglio Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG?

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43

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What is the grape in Torcolato?

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Vespaiola

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What was the first Italian novelli wine to receive DOc status?

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Bardolino Novello DOC

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

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Moscato Giallo

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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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8
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What is the minimum alcohol level in Amarone?

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14% abv

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What producer championed the Ripasso method in the 1960’s?

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Masi

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10
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What grape was excluded from the mandatory Valpolicella blend in 2003?

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Molinara

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11
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What grape variety is at the base of Gambellara wines?

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Garganega

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12
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Define “vinacce”

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Leftover unpressed skins and lees

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13
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What body of water most affects eastern Veneto?

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Adriatic sea

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14
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Colli Scagligeri is a subzone of which DOC?

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Soave DOC

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

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65%

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16
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Define “marogne”

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Terraced vineyards typical of Valpolicella

17
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Is Molinara mandatory for Bardolino blend?

A

No

18
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What are the “Fruttai”?

A

Protected, well-ventilated lofts

19
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What percentage of Rondinella is allowed in the official blend of Valpolicella?

A

5-30%

20
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What river separates Bardolino from Valpolicella?

A

Adige

21
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Rondinella is an offspring of which grape variety?

A

Corvina

22
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What is the grape Friulano called in Veneto?

A

Tai

23
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Define “picai”

A

A method of air drying grapes typical in area of Gambellara

24
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Define “graticci”

A

Wooden racks used for appassimento

25
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What are the names of the 2 official subzones of Valpolicella?

A

Classica and Valpantena

26
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What grape is in Recioto di Gamballera DOCG?

A

Garganega

27
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What is the name of the only official subzone of Conegliano Valdeobbiadene Superiore DOCG?

A

Cartizze

28
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What is the meaning of “rive” in Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG?

A

Vineyards on steep slopes

29
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From where does the grape Vespaiola get its name?

A

“Vespa” Italian word for wasp

30
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What style of wine is Torcolato

A

Sweet passito

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