Veneto Flashcards

1
Q

What is the capital of Veneto?

A

Venice

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2
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What is the main grape of Veneto’s cheap wines?

A

Pinot Grigio

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3
Q

What are the regions of the Tre Venezie?

A

Veneto

Friuli Venezia-Giulia

Trentino-Alto Adige

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4
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What is the main grape of Valpolicella?

A

Corvina (also Rondinella)

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5
Q

What is appassimento?

A

Process of drying grapes hung from lofts for over three months to concentrate sugars and extract

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6
Q

How sweet are wines from Recioto della Valpolicella DOCG?

A

Semi-sweet to sweet

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7
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How sweet are wines from Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG?

A

Dry

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8
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What does ripasso mean?

A

A process of pouring wine over the unpressed grape skins used in Amarone and Recioto wines. The wine is then re-fermented.

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9
Q

Which DOC lies between Valpolicella Classico and Lake Garda?

A

Bardolino DOC

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10
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What are the primary grapes of Bardolino DOC?

A

Corvina

Rondinella

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11
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What is the most important white wine zone in Veneto?

A

Soave DOC

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12
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What is the primary grape of Soave DOC?

A

Garganega

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13
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What is the primary grape of Gambellara DOC?

A

Garganega

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14
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What is the name of the sparkling wine produced in Veneto?

A

Prosecco

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