Prosecco Flashcards
Prosecco is made from what grape variety?
Glera
True or False,
Prosecco is only made in the Spumante style?
False, it is made in both spumante and frizzante styles
What are the three DOC/DOCGs associated with Prosecco?
- Prosecco DOC
- Congeliano Valdobbiadene - Prosecco DOCG
- Asolo Prosecco DOCG
Are grapes for the Prosecco DOC grown on the plains or on the mountain sides?
The Plains
What two G.I.’s can be added to a bottle of Prosecco if the grapes were grown there?
- Treviso
- Trieste
From a production standpoint, which of the two G.I.’s (villages) is more important in Prosecco?
Treviso
The Conegliano Valdobbiandene - Prosecco DOCG includes what two towns?
- Conegliano
- Valdobbiandene
Where is Conegliano Valdobbiandene is found within which region in Italy?
Veneto
Does the term ‘Superiore’ mean anything when you see it on a bottle of Conegliano Valdobbiandene Prosecco?
No, not in this case. It is just a term that can be added to a bottle of Conegliano Valdobbiandene Prosecco.
- The word ‘Prosecco’ can be omitted as well
Where is Asolo Prosecco located in relation to Conegliano Valdobbiandene?
It is located in the hilly area to the south
What is the main elevation range for vineyards found in Conegliano Valdobbiandene?
200 to 320 meters (656 to 1050 feet)
Can ‘Superiore’ be added to Frizzante DOCG Prosecco?
No, that term is only used within the Spumante category
Name the production amounts for the Prosecco DOC/DOCGs from lowest to highest
- Asolo DOCG (2%)
- Conegliano Valdobbiandene - Prosecco DOCG (16%)
- Prosecco DOC (82%)
What is the climate for the Prosecco DOC?
Warm to moderate continental
How do the rivers in the Prosecco DOC negatively affect the region?
There is more moister in air and fog in the vineyards, which increases the number of spraying needed to combat disease
List some of the characteristics of Glera (good and bad)
- Semi-Aromatic
- Capable of very high yields
- Susceptible to millerandage, powdery and downy mildew
Name the common trellising/training options for Glera in Prosecco
- Single/Double Guyot
- Double-arched cane
- Sylvoz
Describe how the Sylvoz system works
It is a high cordon system with shoots that hang downwards. This is ideal for high vigor sites.
- It is inexpensive to create
- It helps minimize winter pruning
- Since the vine is trained up high, there is the benefit of frost protection
- Suitable for machine harvesting
- May lead to over cropping
- Requires more monitoring to avoid excessive shading
- Is hard to distribute clusters evenly
Describe the Double-arched Cane system
This is a form of replacement cane pruning where the canes are bent into arches.
- Improves the evenness of growth
- Increases ventilation in the Canopy
- Common in the Hillsides of the Prosecco DOCG
- Individual branches must be tied in on every plant
- Care must be taken to maintain an open canopy by repeated shoot thinning
How is vineyard management carried out in the Prosecco DOC?
Since the vast majority of the Prosecco DOC is flatlands, most everything there is done by machine.
Where do the best grapes for Prosecco come from within Conegliano Valdobbiandene? Why are these sites preferred?
The south facing hillside sites. This is due to reduced fertility, better drainage, and a larger diurnal range. This can lead to more flavor development while retaining the high acid desired.
What is ‘ciglione’
It is the name of the grassy banks that blankets the steepest parts of the Conegliano Valdobbiandene DOCG. These must be maintained and repaired, adding cost.
True or False,
Fruit for DOCG Prosecco in the categories Cartizze, Rive, and Sui Lieviti, can only be machine harvested?
False! They can only be hand harvested
How long does the first fermentation last for Prosecco, and what is the temperature of the fermentation?
- 15 to 20 days at a temperature around 18C/64F to preserve the primary fruit
