Veneto IWS Flashcards
What is the principal grape variety of Conegliano Valdobbiadene DOCG and Prosecco DOC?
Glera
What is the percentage of Rondinella allowed in the official blend of Valpolicella?
5-30%
What is ‘Vinacce’?
Leftover, unpressed skins and lees
What are the names of the 2 official subzones of Valpolicella?
Classica and Valpantena
Colli Scaligeri is a subzone of which DOC?
Soave DOC
From where does the grape Vespaiola get its name?
‘Vespa’ (the italian word for wasp)
What is the minimum alcohol level in Amarone?
14% abv
What grape was excluded from the mandatory Valpolicella blend in 2003?
Molinara
What is the grape Friulano called in Veneto?
Tai
Which producer championed the Ripasso method in the 1960s?
Masi
What body of water most affects eastern Veneto?
Adriatic Sea
In which appellation is the Oseleta grape of growing importance?
Valpolicella
What is ‘Picai’?
A method of air drying grapes typical in the area of Gambellara
What is the maximum percentage of the grape harvest that can be used in Amarone production?
65%
What are the ‘Fruttai’?
Protected, well-ventilated lofts
What is the most widely planted white grape in Veneto?
Glera
What is ‘Marogne’
Terraced vineyards typical of Valpolicella
Rondinella is an offspring of what grape?
Corvina
What is ‘Graticci’?
Wooden racks used for appassimento
What is the meaning of ‘rive’ in Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superior DOCG?
Vineyards on a steep slope
What was the first Italian novello wine to receive DOC status?
Bardolino Novello DOC
What is the name of the only official subzone of Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG?
Cartizze
What style of wine is ‘Torcolato’?
Sweet passito wine
What grape variety is at the base of Gambellara wines?
Garganega
What river separates Bardolino from Valpolicella?
Adige River
What grape is in Recioto di Gamballera DOCG?
Garganega
What grape is Colli Euganei Fior d’Arancio DOCG?
Moscato Giallo
Is Molinara mandatory for the Bardolino blend?
No
What grape is native to the Monti Lessini area?
Durella
Tai Rosso is identical to which other grape variety?
Cannanou
What is the grape in Torcolato?
Vespaiola
How many ‘rive’ are there in Conegliano Valdobbiadene Proscecco Superior DOCG?
43
What style(s) of wine is produced as Torcolato?
A sweet passito made from the Vespaiola grape
Describe Bardolino Classico DOC?
Wine produced in the original, historic part of the appellation
Describe Bardolino Chiaretto DOC?
A rosato version of Bardolino
Describe Bardolino Novello DOC?
A young Bardolino made using semi-carbonic maceration
Describe Bardolino Superiore DOC?
Wines from anywhere in the Bardolino appellation, but with stricter production standards
The Tre Venezie refers to which three regions?
Veneto, Trentino Alto Adige and Friuli Venezia Giulia
What is ‘Retico’?
An ancient wine of renown made from dried grapes
What grape is associated with Lison DOCG?
Tai
What grape is associated with Soave DOCG?
Garganega
What grape is associated with Valpolicella DOCG?
Corvina
What grape is associated with Bagnoli Friularo DOCG?
Raboso Piave
What is ‘Ripasso’?
Pouring freshly made wine over pomace
What is ‘Muffa Nobile’?
Botrytis (Noble Rot)
What is ‘Appassimento’?
The process of drying grapes before vinification
What style(s) of wine is ‘Recioto di Soave DOCG’?
A sweet wine made from dried grapes
What style(s) of wine is ‘Cartizze DOCG’?
A dry spumante made from the Glera grape
What style(s) of wine is ‘Breganze DOC - Rosso’?
A Bordeaux-style blend based on Merlot and Cabernet
What does ‘Amaro’ in Amarone mean?
Bitter
