Veneto Flashcards
What regions make up the delle Venezie DOC?
Veneto, Friuli, Trentino Alto Adige
In terms of production and quality, what kinds of wine are produced in Veneto?
While there are quality wines made, (DOCG’s Amarone, Prosecco, & Soave), there is an ocean of cheap inexpensive wine produced here, fueled by the presence of Italy’s largest production companies. #3 Botter Mondodelvino and others are here.
Near what lake and river is Valpolicella DOC located?
Lake Garda
Adige River
What is the blend (%) for Valpolicella and Amarone?
45-95% Corvina/Corvinone, 5-30% Rondinella, Max 15% Molinara, Negara, Oseleta, etc.
What are the 2 Valpolicella Sub Zones?
Classico and Valpantena
What does Valpolicella Superiore stipulate? (2)
Higher min ABV required, 12% (11 for normale)
Must be aged for 1 year.
Describe Recioto della Valpolicella DOCG. (3)
Approximate min r.s.?
Historical specialty of the area
Sweet to Semi-Sweet, can be Spumante
Utilizes the Apassimento process
min 50g/L r.s. (2.8% of potential abv)
How is Ripasso della Valpolicella made?
Utilizing the unused portions of Recioto and/or Amarone musts, wines are “repassed” and then undergo a second fermentation, adding richness and complexity. Dry wines.
How long must Amarone della Valpolicella age as normale? For Riserva? How much of this time is required to be in wood?
2 years for Normale, 4 years for Riserva
No wood is required but it is common practice.
What is the maximum R.S. for Amarone della Valpolicella, relative to ABV?
Max 9g/L at 14% min ABV
Limits increase .1g/L : .1% ABV up to 16%. .15g/L after that.
Name the wine region West of Valpolicella that is a very similar lighter style.
Bardolino DOC
What is required to use Bardolino Superiore DOCG? (2)
12% ABV, up from 11
1 year of ageing.
What can be produced in Bardolino DOC that can’t in Valpolicella DOC?
A rose, still or sparkling, called Chiaretto.
What’s the grape of Lugana DOC? (%)
Trebbiano di Lugana aka Turbiana (90%)
What’s the grape of Soave DOC? (%)
What can be blended in? (2)
Garganega (min 70%)
Trebbiano di Soave and Chardonnay
How many crus were recognized in 2019 for Soave DOC?
33
What 2 zones are required for Soave Superiore DOCG?
Is Chardonnay still allowed in the blend?
Classico and Colli Scaligeri
Yes, doesnt change the blend or % req.
What is the minimum RS for Recioto di Soave DOCG?
Is Chardonnay still allowed in the blend?
70g/L
No
Can any of the 3 Soave DOC/G be Spumante?
Superiore NO, DOC and Recioto yes.
Name 3 major stylistic differences of Prosecco compared to Champagne.
Single fermentation Charmat method
Lees influence is avoided (emphasis on fruit)
Sweetness (typically between Brut and Extra Dry)
What is Cartizze? Why is it important?
Cartizze is a small 107ha plot regarded as the top ‘cru’ of Prosecco, located North of Venice. More crus are on the way as producers look to make higher quality more serious versions of Prosecco.
Name the 2 DOCG for Prosecco production.
When were they established?
Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco DOCG
Asolo Prosecco DOCG
2009
Why would I see ‘Glera’ on a bottle of “Prosecco”?
A producer must use the word Glera instead of Prosecco if they aren’t meeting all the stipulations of the Prosecco DOC
What is the DOC and DOCG directly SE of Soave?
Gambellara DOC and Recioto Di Gambellara DOCG
