Veneto - online Part 1 Flashcards
Define “Vinacce”.
Leftover, unpressed skins and lees.
What is the most widely planted white grape in Veneto?
Glera
What is the maximum percentage of the grape harvest that can be used in Amarone production?
65%
Define “Picai”.
A method of air drying grapes typical in the area of Gambellara Tied with twine Hung from rafters Labor intensive More efficient evaporation
Tai Rosso is identical to which other grape variety?
Cannanou
What is the minimum alcohol level in Amarone?
14% ABV
What is the grape in Torcolato?
Vespaiola
Which producer championed the Ripasso method in the 1960s?
Masi
Is Molinara mandatory for the Bardolino blend?
No
What river separates Bardolino from Valpolicella?
Adige
What are the names of the two official subzones of Valpolicella?
Classica and Valpantena
What grape is in Recioto di Gamballera DOCG?
Garganega
Colli Scaligeri is a subzone of which DOC?
Soave DOC
What grape variety is at the base of Gambellara wines?
Garganega
What body of water most affects eastern Veneto?
Adriatic Sea
On what grape is Colli Euganei Fior d’Arancio DOCG based?
Moscato Giallo
What is the principal grape variety of Conegliano Valdobbiadene DOCG and Prosecco DOC?
Glera
From where does the grape Vespaiola get its name?
“Vespa” (the italian word for wasp)
What is the name of the only official subzone of Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG?
Cartizze
Custoza DOC is generally a blend of what four grapes?
Trebbiano Toscano, Garganega, Tai, Cortese
What grape was excluded from the mandatory Valpolicella blend in 2003?
Molinara
Rondinella is an offspring of what grape?
Corvina
In which appellation is the Oseleta grape of growing importance?
Valpolicella
What is the meaning of “rive” in Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG?
Vineyards on a steep slopes
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