What white grape goes into Gavi DOCG?
Cortese
Describe the profile of Cortese.
- Dry
- Light body
- High acid
- Gentle floral notes (blossom)
- Light citrus (lemon)
- Crisp orchard fruit (pear, apple)
In which Italian region is Gavi DOCG?
The region of Piedmont.
Is most Gavi DOCG made to age or to drink in its youth?
To drink in its youth
Is most Gavi fermented in stainless steel or other inert vessels, or lots of new oak?
Stainless steel or other inert vessel
Describe the profile of Garganega
(pronounced: gahr-GA-neh-ga)
- Dry
- Medium body
- High acid
- Peach
- Light citrus (lemon)
- Green orchard fruit (pear, apple)
Garganega is the grape that goes into which 2 important DOCs?
- Soave DOC
- Soave Classico DOC
In which Italian region are Soave DOC and Soave Classico DOC found?
Veneto, in the northeast
Are Soave DOC and Soave Classico DOC usually fermented in stainless steel or other inert vessels, or lots of new oak?
Stainless steel or other inert vessel
Are Soave DOC and Soave Classico DOC made to age in the bottle for many years or to drink young and fresh?
Drink young and fresh
What style of wine is Recioto di Soave DOCG?
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.
Which region in Italy is known for Verdicchio?
Marche
(pronounced: MAR-kay)
Which DOC in the Marche is most important for Verdicchio?
Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi DOC
Describe the profile of Verdicchio.
- Dry
- Medium body
- High acid
- Fennel/anise
- Lemon/citrus
- Green orchard fruit (apple, pear)
- Developed wines show notes of honey and nuts
Describe the profile of Fiano.
- Dry
- Medium to full body
- Medium acid
- Peach/stone fruits
- Melon/tropical fruits
- When aged sur lie it develops notes of bread, biscuit, smoke
What is the well known DOCG for Fiano in southern Italy?
Fiano di Avellino DOCG
In which region is Fiano di Avellino DOCG?
Campania
