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Veneto Flashcards

1
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Define “Graticci”.

A

Wooden racks used for appassimento

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2
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What is the principal grape variety of Conegliano Valdobbiadene DOCG and Prosecco DOC?

A

Glera

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3
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What is the meaning of “rive” in Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG?

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Vineyards on a steep slope

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4
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What is the percentage of Rondinella allowed in the official blend of Valpolicella?

A

5 - 30%

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5
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What are the two official sub-zones of Valpolicella?

A

Valpolicella Classica
Valpolicella Valpantena

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6
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What river separates Bardolino from Valpolicella?

A

Adige

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7
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Most widely planted white grape in Veneto?

A

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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9
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What is the grape of Recioto di Gamballera DOCG?

A

Garganega

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10
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Colli Scaligeri is a sub-zone of what DOC?

A

Soave DOC

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11
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Rondinella is an offspring of what grape?

A

Corvina

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12
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The Oseleta grape is a variety of growing importance in what appellation?

A

Valpolicella

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13
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What are the “Fruttai” ?

A

Protected, well-ventilated lofts

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14
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Where does the grape Vespaiola get its name from?

A

“Vespa” (the Italian word for wasp)

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15
Q

Is Molinara mandatory for Bardolino blend?

A

No

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16
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What was the first Italian novello wine to receive DOC status?

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Bardolino Novello DOC

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17
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Custoza DOC is generally a blend of what four grapes?

A

Trebbiano Toscano, Garganega, Tai, Cortese

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18
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Define “Marogne”.

A

Terraced vineyards typical of Valpolicella

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19
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What grape was excluded from the mandatory Valpolicella blend in 2003?

A

Molinara

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20
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What is the maximum amount of the grape harvest that can be used in Amarone production?

A

65%

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21
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What producer championed the Ripasso method in the 1960s?

A

Masi

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22
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Define “Vinacce”.

A

Leftover, unpressed skins and lees

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23
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What is the meaning of “Muffa Nobile”?

A

Noble Rot

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24
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What is the grape variety at the base of Gambellara DOC?

A

Garganega

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25
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Define “Picai”.

A

A method of air drying grapes typical in the area of Gambellara (hanging tied bunches from rafters)

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26
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What is the grape of Torcolato?

A

Vespaiola

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27
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Tai Rosso is identical to what other grape variety?

28
Q

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

A

Moscato Giallo

29
Q

What is the predominant grape of Bagnoli Friularo DOCG?

A

Raboso Piave

30
Q

What type of wine is Torcolato?

A

Sweet passito

31
Q

What is the only official sub-zone of Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG?

32
Q

How many “rive” are there in Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG?

33
Q

What is the body of water that most affects eastern Veneto?

A

Adriatic Sea

34
Q

Lison-Pramaggiore is an interregional DOC shared between what two regions?

A

Veneto and Friuli Venezia Giulia

35
Q

What is Friulano called in Veneto?

36
Q

What two provinces may affix their names to Prosecco DOC?

A

Trieste and Treviso

37
Q

What grape variety makes Colli di Conegliano DOCG?

A

Manzoni Bianco

38
Q

What grape variety makes Colli di Conegliano DOCG Refrontolo

39
Q

What grape variety is used for Colli Berici Barbarano DOC

40
Q

Which is the most planted grape variety in Veneto?

41
Q

How many DOCGs are there in Veneto (2023)?

42
Q

How many DOCs are there in Veneto (2023)?

43
Q

Veneto’s Central sub-region covers vineyards on the hills and plains of which provinces?

A

Vicenza and Padova

44
Q

The appellations of western Veneto are all contained within a single province. Which province is that?

45
Q

Which appellation makes light, dry red wines?

A

Bardolino DOC

46
Q

Which appellation makes dry white wines from the Turbiana grape variety?

A

Lugana DOC

47
Q

Which appellation makes light-bodied, crisp dry white wines?

A

Custoza DOC

48
Q

Name two climatic influences on Valpolicella

A

Monti Lessini Mountain Range (north), Lake Garda (west)

49
Q

Around 75% of the vines in Valpolicella are trained on pergolas. Which systems are used?

A

Pergoletta Veronese and Pergola Trentina

50
Q

Decomposed basalt soil found here is locally referred to as …

51
Q

The vineyard terraces, supported by dry stone walls, are locally known as what?

52
Q

The eastern half of Soave DOC is formed of low volcanic hills. True or false?

53
Q

Soave was Italy’s first officially recognized delimited wine zone. True or false?

54
Q

The western half of Soave DOC includes limestone hills. True or false?

55
Q

Recioto di Soave DOCG wines are mainly made from Garganega grapes – however, Trebbiano di Soave and Chardonnay are also allowed. True or false?

A

False - Chardonnay is not allowed

56
Q

Lessini Durello DOC ONLY allows spumante wines to be produced. True or false.

57
Q

Which appellation makes Bordeaux-style red blends?

A

Montello DOCG

58
Q

Which appellation makes only red wines, mainly from the Raboso Piave grape variety.

A

Piave Malanotte DOCG

59
Q

Which appellation makes white wines from the Tai grape variety.

A

Lison DOCG

60
Q

What does the word “Rive” mean on a Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG wine label?

A

That the vineyards are on steep slopes.

61
Q

In which province of Veneto will you find Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco DOCG and Asolo Prosecco DOCG?

62
Q

What is Beneških Okolišev DOP?

A

Slovenian name for Delle Venezie DOC

63
Q

Which of these is Veneto’s most planted non-native grape variety?

64
Q

Traditional grape-drying racks made of wood and bamboo.

65
Q

An ancient wine of renown made from dried grapes.

66
Q

Which of these is the dominant grape variety in Gambellara DOC
and Recioto di Gambellara DOCG wines?

Italian Wine Scholar Unit 1 (9 decks)

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