Veneto, Friulia-Venezia Giulia and Emilia Romagna Flashcards
Through which method is Prosecco produced?
Charmat Method
What grape variety produces Prosecco?
Prosecco (Glera)
What are the names of the DOCGs for Prosecco?
Asolo Prosecco DOCG
Valdobbiadene Superiore di Cartizze DOCG
In Prosecco Superiore Rive DOCG, which wines may note the village and vintage on the label?
Spumante wines produced under the Prosecco classification
What is Soave?
A dry white wine made from Garganega and Trebbiano di Soave (Verdicchio)
What is Soave Superiore DOCG?
Soave from the Classico or Sclaglieri regions
What appellations allow Spumante versions of their wines?
Soave DOC and Recioto di Soave DOCG
What is Recioto di Soave DOCG?
Sweet wine made from the same grapes as Soave
What method is used for Recioto di Soave?
Passito and Botrytis Cinerea
What is the main grape used in Valpolicella DOC?
Corvina
What sub-area in Valpolicella is superior?
Valpolicella Classico
How is Valpolicella Ripasso produced?
The skins of an Amarone are added to a barrel with Valpolicella which ferments again with the skins
Which 2 regions of Valpolicella are permitted to add their names to the label?
Classico and Valpantena
How are Amarone della Valpolicella and Recioto produced? What is the difference?
The grapes are harvested earlier and dried out for a period between 3 weeks and 3 months. Amarone is totally fermented so it is dry
What are the predominant grapes in Friuli-Venezia Giulia
Picolit
Pinot Grigio
