Veneto

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