Friuli Venezia Giulia Flashcards

1
Q

The vineyards of which appellation are interspersed with Magredi?

A

Friuli Grave DOC

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2
Q

Who is credited with beginning Friuli’s quality revolution for white wines?

A

Mario Schiopetto

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3
Q

What are the four provinces of FVG?

A

PORDENONE
UDINE
GORIZIA
TRIESTE

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3
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What are the two named sub-Alpine ranges of FVG?

A

CARNIC ALPS

JULIAN ALPS

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4
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What are the four topographical zones of FVG (per the IWS)?

A
  1. Alps/prealps- no grapes grown
  2. Eastern Hills- best vineyard sites
  3. Central Alluvial Plain-
  4. Lower Coastal Plain- Carso= high rocky cliffs
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5
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What are the four primary rivers of FVG?

A

LIVENZA

TAGLIAMENTO

ISONZO

NATISONE

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What are the three principal soil types of Friuli?

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  1. Sand, clay, gravel- alluvial plain
  2. Sandstone and calcareous marl (PONCA/FLYSCH OF CORMON)- EASTERN HILLS
  3. Limestone Plateau- CARSO- Thin layer of sand/clay on top
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7
Q

When did the Germanic varieties (Riesling, Welschriesling, Müller-Thurgau, Blaufränkisch) arrive in Friuli?

A

15th century

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As of what vintage were Friulano-based wines disallowed from being labelled “Tocai Friulano”?

A

2007

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9
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What region of Friuli is considered the traditional home of Ribolla Gialla?

A

COLLIO (town of Oslavia)

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10
Q

Which producers saved Vitovska from extinction in the 1980s?

A

Carso producers Kante & Zidarich

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11
Q

What producer/family rescued Schioppettino from extinction in the 1970s?

A

Mayor of Prepotto and the Rapuzzi family

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12
Q

What is the most planted grape variety of Friuli?

2nd most?

3rd?

A

1- PG

  1. MERLOT
  2. FRIULANO
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13
Q

What is the local FVG name for Blaufränkisch?

A

FRANCONIA

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14
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What type of vine training systems are most common on the plains of FVG?

What are the primary vine training systems of the eastern hills of FVG?

A

Plains= SYLVOZ & CASARA

HILLS= GUYOT/CAPPUCCINA

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15
Q

What were some of the oenological innovations Mario Schiopetto is credited with introducing to Italy?

A

Temp controlled fermentation

Stainless steel refrigeration units

Pneumatic presses

Sterile bottling

16
Q

Which two Friulian producers are known for pioneering the re-introduction of traditional/orange winemaking to the region?

A

Josko Gravner

Stanko Radison

17
Q

What Jermann bottling is considered the first “super white” from Friuli?

A

Vintage Tunina

18
Q

DOC wine represents what portion of production in FVG?

How large is Friuli in acreage?

A

40% DOC

57K Acres

19
Q

What are the two Friulano appellations that decided against including “Friuli” in their name?

A

LISON DOCG

LISON-PRAMAGGIORE DOC

PROSECCO DOC

20
Q

The Lison DOCG lies between which two rivers?

A

LIVENZA

TAGLIAMENTO