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Veneto Flashcards

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1
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Rondinella is an offspring of which grape

A

Corvina

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2
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In which appellation is the Oseleta grape of growing importance

A

Valpolicella

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3
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From where does the grape Vespaiola get its name

A

Wasps

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4
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Which producer championed the ripasso method in the 1960s

A

Masi

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5
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What is the % of Rondinella allowed in the official blend of Valpolicella

A

5 to 30%

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6
Q

What are the fruttai

A

Protected well ventilated lofts

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7
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What grape was excluded fro the mandatory Valpolicella blend in 2003

A

Molinara

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8
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Define ‘Marogne’

A

Terraced vineyards of Valpolicella

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9
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What is the meaning of ‘rive’ in Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG

A

Vineyard on steep slopes

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10
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Define ‘vinacce’

A

Leftover unpressed skins and lees

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11
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What is the minimum aging requirement for Bardolino Superiore DOCG

A

12/12

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12
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What are the names of the two official sub zones of Valpolicella

A

Classica and Valpentena

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13
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What is the name of the only official subzone of Congliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG

A

Cartizze

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14
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How many ‘rive’ are there in Congliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG

A

43

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15
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Is Molinara mandatory for the Bardolino blend

A 
No
Corvina Veronese 30-85% (Corvinone can replace up to 20%)
Rondinella 10-40%
Molinara 0-15%
Can have others up to 10%
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16
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Which river separates Bardolino from Valpolicella

A

Adige

17
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Custoza DOC is generally a blend of which 4 grapes

A 
Trebbiano, Toscano, 10-45% 
Garganega,  20-40%
Tai 5-30%
and Cortese (Bianca Fernanda) 0-30%
Plus others up to 30%
18
Q

What grape is native to Monti Lessini

A

Durella

19
Q

Tai Rosso is identical to which grape

A

Cannanou

20
Q

What grape variety is at the base of Gambellara wines

A

Gargenega

21
Q

What grape is basis of Recioto di Gamballera DOCG

A

Garganega

22
Q

What was the first Italian Novello wine to receive DOC status

A

Bardolino Novello

23
Q

What is the grape in Torcolato

A

Vespaiola

24
Q

What is the most widely planted white grape in Veneto

A

Glera

25
Q

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

A

Moscato Giallo

26
Q

What is the predominant grape of Bagnoli Fruilaro DOCG

A

Raboso Piave

27
Q

Define ‘grattici’

A

Wooden racks for appassimento

28
Q

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

A

15%

29
Q

Define ‘pica’

A

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

30
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What is the principal grape of Congliano Valdobbaidene DOCG and Prosecco DOC

A

Glera

31
Q

What is the grape Friulano called in Veneto

A

Tai

32
Q

What is the minimum alcohol abv in Amarone

A

14%

33
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What is the maximum % of the grape harvest that can be used in Amarone production

A

65%

34
Q

What body of water most affects Eastern Veneto

A

Adriatic Sea

35
Q

Colli Scaligeri is a subzone of which DOC

A

Soave DOC

36
Q

What style of wine is Tocolato

A

Sweet passito

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

37
Q

Which area is known for 10c castle

A

Soave

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