Veneto Flashcards
(37 cards)
Rondinella is an offspring of which grape
Corvina
In which appellation is the Oseleta grape of growing importance
Valpolicella
From where does the grape Vespaiola get its name
Wasps
Which producer championed the ripasso method in the 1960s
Masi
What is the % of Rondinella allowed in the official blend of Valpolicella
5 to 30%
What are the fruttai
Protected well ventilated lofts
What grape was excluded fro the mandatory Valpolicella blend in 2003
Molinara
Define ‘Marogne’
Terraced vineyards of Valpolicella
What is the meaning of ‘rive’ in Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG
Vineyard on steep slopes
Define ‘vinacce’
Leftover unpressed skins and lees
What is the minimum aging requirement for Bardolino Superiore DOCG
12/12
What are the names of the two official sub zones of Valpolicella
Classica and Valpentena
What is the name of the only official subzone of Congliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG
Cartizze
How many ‘rive’ are there in Congliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG
43
Is Molinara mandatory for the Bardolino blend
No Corvina Veronese 30-85% (Corvinone can replace up to 20%) Rondinella 10-40% Molinara 0-15% Can have others up to 10%
Which river separates Bardolino from Valpolicella
Adige
Custoza DOC is generally a blend of which 4 grapes
Trebbiano, Toscano, 10-45% Garganega, 20-40% Tai 5-30% and Cortese (Bianca Fernanda) 0-30% Plus others up to 30%
What grape is native to Monti Lessini
Durella
Tai Rosso is identical to which grape
Cannanou
What grape variety is at the base of Gambellara wines
Gargenega
What grape is basis of Recioto di Gamballera DOCG
Garganega
What was the first Italian Novello wine to receive DOC status
Bardolino Novello
What is the grape in Torcolato
Vespaiola
What is the most widely planted white grape in Veneto
Glera
