Italy - Veneto

Question 1

What is the capital of the Veneto wine region?

Answer 1

Venice

Question 2

Most Prosecco is released as non-vintage. True or false.

Answer 2

True. Most Prosecco is released as non-vintage

The wine may be released with a vintage date if the wine is comprised from a minimum 85% of the stated year’s harvest. The Prosecco grape makes up a minimum 85% of the wine from both DOCG zones.

Question 3

For prosecco to be released with a vintage date, what is the minimum % needed from the stated harvest?

Answer 3

The wine may be released with a vintage date if the wine is comprised from a minimum 85% of the stated year’s harvest. The Prosecco grape makes up a minimum 85% of the wine from both DOCG zones.

Question 4

What is another term for the Prosecco grape?

Answer 4

Glera

Question 5

What type of wine is the Glera grape used to produce?

Answer 5

Prosecco

Question 6

Name 4 wines that Veneto famous for

Answer 6

Pinot Grigio
Prosecco
Soave
Amarone

Question 7

What is the difference between Amarone della Valpolicella and Recioto della Valpolicella?

Answer 7

Grapes destined for Recioto della Valpolicella are typically dried for an additional month, and the resulting wine is semi-sweet to sweet, whereas Amarone is fermented to dryness or near-dryness.

Question 8

What is the aging requirement for Amarone Riserva?

Answer 8

Amarone may be labeled riserva if aged for a minimum four years.

Question 9

Recioto della Valpolicella wines may be spumante. True or False

Answer 9

True

Question 10

What is the most important wine zone in Veneto?

Answer 10

Soave DOC is the principal and most important white wine zone in Veneto, and its wines are comprised of a minimum 70% Garganega, plus Trebbiano di Soave and Chardonnay.

Question 11

In the Soave DOC, what are the grape varietals permitted in Soave and what is the minimum percentage required?

Answer 11

Wines are a minimum 70% Garganega, plus Trebbiano di Soave and Chardonnay.

Question 12

What are the 2 DOCG’s that exist within the Soave DOC?

Answer 12

Soave Superiore DOCG and Recioto di Soave DOCG

Question 13

Can Soave Superiore DOCG wines be spumante?

Answer 13

No.

Soave DOC and Recioto di Soave DOCG wines may be spumante; Soave Superiore DOCG wines may not.

Question 14

Can wines within the Soave DOC can be vinified spumante?

Answer 14

Soave DOC and Recioto di Soave DOCG wines may be spumante.

Soave Superiore DOCG wines may not.

Question 15

If the wine made from Glera (Prosecco grape) is not at DOC level, can the name Prosecco be used on labels?

Answer 15

If the wine is not at DOC level, the name Prosecco may no longer be used on labels, and the grape is listed under its historical name—Glera.