Veneto Flashcards
When did Amarone and Recioto di Valpolicella achieve DOCG status?
2009
What is the maximum RS for Amarone?
9g/L
What is the difference between Amarone and Recioto?
3mos v. 4mos drying; also, Recioto will be sweet or semi-sweet, and may be sparkling, whereas Amarone is typically dry (or nearly dry), and still.
What is Valpolicella Ripasso?
Wine “re-passed” over and refermented with the previously fermented skins of Amarone/Recioto grapes.
Minimum abv for Valpolicella Ripasso?
Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore?
12.5%
13%
What are the major communes of the Valpolicella Classico zone?
Marano, Fumane, Negrar, Sant’Ambroggio, San Pietro in Cariano
Superiore in Valpolicella means what?
Higher min. alcohol (1%) and one year of aging.
11% –> 12% for Superiore
Valpolicella DOC, Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG, and Recioto della Valpolicella DOCG share an encépagement. What is it?
45-95% Corvina, plus Rondinella. Molinara, Negrara, Oseleta, and other non-aromatic grapes may not exceed 15%.
Which two subzones may append their names to Amarone/Recioto di Valpolicella
Valpantena and Classico
What is the minimum aging for Amarone? For Riserva?
2 years
4 years
Always in oak, whether new French barrique (modern) or neutral Slavonian botti (traditional)
Excellent vintages for Amarone
1967 1976 1983, 1985, 1988 1990, 1993, 1995, 1997-1999 2000, 2001, 2004
What are Graticci?
The straw mats used for drying Corvina (plus) grapes.
A wine labeled simply Cabernet in the Tre Venezie will be comprised of what?
A hybrid blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc
What are fruttaio?
The well-ventilated lodges or chambers for drying Appassimento grapes.
Rosso del Bepi vintages
1994
1996
1999
2002
What is Amabile del Cerè “Bandito”?
Quintarelli’s dessert wine
Harvested early, dried in baskets until botrytis sets in.
Aged in french oak for 5-6 years
Current vintage 2003. Previous vintage 1990.
What is Vigna Seré?
Dal Forno’s recioto
Aged in new barrique for 36 months
What is the varietal composition of Soave?
> 70% Garganega, plus Trebbiano di Soave, Chardonnay, max 5% Pinot Bianco