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What river separates Bardolino from Valpolicella?
Adige
What is the percentage of Rondinella allowed in the official blend of Valpolicella?
5-30%
What was the first Italian novello wine to receive DOC status?
Bardolino Novello DOC
Is Molinara mandatory for the Bardolino blend?
No
Define "Vinacce"
Leftover, unpressed skins and lees
Colli Scaligeri is a subzone of which DOC?
Soave DOC
What is the grape in Torcolato?
Vespaiola
What is the name of the only official subzone of Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG?
Cartizze
On what grape is Colli Euganei Fior d'Arancio DOCG based?
Moscato Giallo
Tai Rosso is identical to which other grape variety?
Cannanou
What is the most widely planted white grape in Veneto?
Glera
What is the minimum aging required for Bardolino Superiore DOCG?
1 year
What style of wine is Torcolato?
Sweet passito
Which producer championed the Ripasso method in the 1960s?
Masi
How many "rive" are there in Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG?
43
What is the maximum percentage of the grape harvest that can be used in Amarone production?
65%
What grape is in Recioto di Gamballera DOCG?
Garganega
In which appellation is the Oseleta grape of growing importance?
Valpolicella
From where does the grape Vespaiola get its name?
"Vespa" (the Italian word for wasp)
What body of water most affects eastern Veneto?
Adriatic Sea
Define "Marogne"
Terraced vineyards typical of Valpolicella
What is the minimum percentage of air dried grapes required for the production of Piave Malanotte DOCG?
15%
What is the meaning of "rive" in Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG?
Vineyards on steep slopes
What is the predominant grape of Bagnoli Friularo DOCG?
Raboso Piave
What grape is native to the Monti Lessini area?
Durella
What grape variety is at the base of Gambellara wines?
Garganega
What is the principal grape variety of Conegliano Valdobbiadene DOCG and Prosecco DOC?
Glera
Define "Picai"
A method of air drying grapes typical in the area of Gambellara
What is the grape Friulano called in Veneto?
Tai
Define "Graticci"
wooden racks used for appassimento
What are the "Fruttai"?
Protected, well-ventilated lofts
Custoza DOC is generally a blend of what four grapes?
Trebbiano Toscano, Garganega, Tai, Cortese
What are the names of the two official subzones of Valpolicella?
Classica and Valpantena
What is the minimum alcohol level in Amarone?
14% abv
Rondinella is an offspring of what grape?
Corvina
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Veneto
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Wine Scholar Guild Italian Wine Scholar Flashcards for Veneto
Updated
2018-04-08T17:20:41Z
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