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Important Italian White Grapes Flashcards

Learn characteristics, winemaking/maturation, and important regions of Cortese, Verdicchio, Fiano, and Garganega. (17 cards)

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1
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What white grape goes into Gavi DOCG?

A

Cortese

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Describe the profile of Cortese.

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  • Dry
  • Light body
  • High acid
  • Gentle floral notes (blossom)
  • Light citrus (lemon)
  • Crisp orchard fruit (pear, apple)
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In which Italian region is Gavi DOCG?

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The region of Piedmont.

In Italian, Piedmont is spelled Piemonte

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Is most Gavi DOCG made to age or to drink in its youth?

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To drink in its youth

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Is most Gavi fermented in stainless steel or other inert vessels, or lots of new oak?

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Stainless steel or other inert vessels

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Describe the profile of Garganega

(pronounced: gahr-GA-neh-ga)

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  • Dry
  • Medium body
  • High acid
  • Peach
  • Light citrus (lemon)
  • Green orchard fruit (pear, apple)
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Garganega is the grape that goes into which 2 important DOCs?

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  1. Soave DOC
  2. Soave Classico DOC
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In which Italian region are Soave DOC and Soave Classico DOC found?

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Veneto, in the northeast

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Are Soave DOC and Soave Classico DOC usually fermented in stainless steel or other inert vessels, or lots of new oak?

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Stainless steel or other inert vessel

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Are Soave DOC and Soave Classico DOC made to age in the bottle for many years or to drink young and fresh?

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Drink young and fresh

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What style of wine is Recioto di Soave DOCG?

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A sweet white made from dried grapes, most of which are Garganega, using the appassimento process.

The other grape allowed in Recioto di Soave DOCG is Trebbiano di Soave.

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Which region in Italy is known for Verdicchio?

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Marche

(pronounced: MAR-kay)

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Which DOC in the Marche is most important for Verdicchio?

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Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi DOC

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14
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Describe the profile of Verdicchio.

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  • Dry
  • Medium body
  • High acid
  • Fennel/anise
  • Lemon/citrus
  • Green orchard fruit (apple, pear)
  • Developed wines show notes of honey and nuts
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Describe the profile of Fiano.

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  • Dry
  • Medium to full body
  • Medium acid
  • Peach/stone fruits
  • Melon/tropical fruits
  • When aged sur lie, it develops notes of bread, biscuit, smoke
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16
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What is the well known DOCG for Fiano in southern Italy?

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Fiano di Avellino DOCG

17
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In which region is Fiano di Avellino DOCG?

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