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What is the climate like in Vento

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Temperate to cool

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What is the top white grape of Vento

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Pinot Grigio

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What is the top red grape of Vento

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Corvina

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What are the top regions of Vento

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Soave DOC
Soave superior DOCG
Recioto di Soave DOCG
Valpolicella DOC
Amarone Della Valpolicella DOC 
Prosecco de valdobbiadene DOC
Prosecco di Condgliano DOC
Pinot Grigio della Venezia DOC
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In what zone is Vento located

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Northeast Italy

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Which region of Vento produces the most Pinot Grigio

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Pinot Grigio Della Venezia

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What is the name of the main varietal used in Soave, that is blended with other varietals.

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Gargenega, a little known white grape which is often blended with Trebbiano and other grapes

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What is the name of the sweet dessert wine from Soave

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Recioto di Soave DOCG

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What is the main grape of Valpolicella

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Corvina is the main great it is blended with Rondinella and Molinara. These ones are often light bodied and acidic.

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If you’re drinking Recioto della Valpolicella DOC or Amarone della Valpolicella DOC , what style of wine are you drinking

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This style of wine is made with raisined grapes that in some cases have lost up to 60% of their water content. The grapes are dried in temperature controled rooms, this process is known as Recioto. Fermentation stopped early it will create a sweet wine, and be labelled Recioto. Fermentation is completed it will be labeled Amarone and be dry

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What is the largest producing DOC in Vento

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Pinot Grigio della Venezia DOC is located just east of Venice pier millions of gallons of Pinot Grigio wine or produce most found for international and American market

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