Veneto

Question 1

Rondinella is an offspring of which grape

Answer 1

Corvina

Question 2

In which appellation is the Oseleta grape of growing importance

Answer 2

Valpolicella

Question 3

From where does the grape Vespaiola get its name

Answer 3

Wasps

Question 4

Which producer championed the ripasso method in the 1960s

Answer 4

Masi

Question 5

What is the % of Rondinella allowed in the official blend of Valpolicella

Answer 5

5 to 30%

Question 6

What are the fruttai

Answer 6

Protected well ventilated lofts

Question 7

What grape was excluded fro the mandatory Valpolicella blend in 2003

Answer 7

Molinara

Question 8

Define ‘Marogne’

Answer 8

Terraced vineyards of Valpolicella

Question 9

What is the meaning of ‘rive’ in Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG

Answer 9

Vineyard on steep slopes

Question 10

Define ‘vinacce’

Answer 10

Leftover unpressed skins and lees

Question 11

What is the minimum aging requirement for Bardolino Superiore DOCG

Answer 11

12/12

Question 12

What are the names of the two official sub zones of Valpolicella

Answer 12

Classica and Valpentena

Question 13

What is the name of the only official subzone of Congliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG

Answer 13

Cartizze

Question 14

How many ‘rive’ are there in Congliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG

Answer 14

43

Question 15

Is Molinara mandatory for the Bardolino blend

Answer 15

No
Corvina Veronese 30-85% (Corvinone can replace up to 20%)
Rondinella 10-40%
Molinara 0-15%
Can have others up to 10%

Question 16

Which river separates Bardolino from Valpolicella

Answer 16

Adige

Question 17

Custoza DOC is generally a blend of which 4 grapes

Answer 17

Trebbiano, Toscano, 10-45% 
Garganega,  20-40%
Tai 5-30%
and Cortese (Bianca Fernanda) 0-30%
Plus others up to 30%

Question 18

What grape is native to Monti Lessini

Answer 18

Durella

Question 19

Tai Rosso is identical to which grape

Answer 19

Cannanou

Question 20

What grape variety is at the base of Gambellara wines

Answer 20

Gargenega

Question 21

What grape is basis of Recioto di Gamballera DOCG

Answer 21

Garganega

Question 22

What was the first Italian Novello wine to receive DOC status

Answer 22

Bardolino Novello

Question 23

What is the grape in Torcolato

Answer 23

Vespaiola

Question 24

What is the most widely planted white grape in Veneto

Answer 24

Glera

Question 25

On what grape is Colli Eugenei Fior d’Arancio DOCG based

Answer 25

Moscato Giallo

Question 26

What is the predominant grape of Bagnoli Fruilaro DOCG

Answer 26

Raboso Piave

Question 27

Define ‘grattici’

Answer 27

Wooden racks for appassimento

Question 28

What is the minimum % of air dried grapes required for the production of Piave Malanotte DOCG

Answer 28

15%

Question 29

Define ‘pica’

Answer 29

A method of air drying grapes typical in the area of Gambellara

Question 30

What is the principal grape of Congliano Valdobbaidene DOCG and Prosecco DOC

Answer 30

Glera

Question 31

What is the grape Friulano called in Veneto

Answer 31

Tai

Question 32

What is the minimum alcohol abv in Amarone

Answer 32

14%

Question 33

What is the maximum % of the grape harvest that can be used in Amarone production

Answer 33

65%

Question 34

What body of water most affects Eastern Veneto

Answer 34

Adriatic Sea

Question 35

Colli Scaligeri is a subzone of which DOC

Answer 35

Soave DOC

Question 36

What style of wine is Tocolato

Answer 36

Sweet passito

Meaning twisting grape clusters together and suspended in rafters to dry (like picai method)

Question 37

Which area is known for 10c castle

Answer 37

Soave