The Wine Profile

Bronze

Veneto

Grapes, Winemaking & Wine Laws · 6 questions · 400 pts

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1 What is the primary red grape variety used in Valpolicella and Amarone?

A Sangiovese B Corvina Veronese C Nebbiolo D Rondinella

2 Which white grape variety is the principal grape of Soave DOC?

A Trebbiano Toscano B Pinot Bianco C Verdicchio D Garganega

3 Which grape variety is used to produce Prosecco?

A Glera B Moscato C Pinot Grigio D Vermentino

4 Which type of wine dominates production in Veneto?

A White and sparkling wine B Rosé and lighter red wine C Full-bodied red wine D Sweet dessert wine

5 Which sparkling wine is Veneto in Italy internationally known for?

A Cava B Crémant C Champagne D Prosecco

6 What makes Amarone della Valpolicella unique as a red wine?

A It is made from frozen grapes to concentrate the sugars B It is made from partially dried grapes to concentrate the flavours C It is made from overripe grapes pressed immediately at harvest D It is made from late-harvested grapes picked directly from the vine