Climate Conditions
Name the four grape-growing regions
the four grape-growing regions are northwest regions, northeastern region, central Italy and southern Italy and the islands
name three grape varieties
Aglianico
Dolcetto
Vernaccia
Verdicchio
Sangiovese
What is the title of the video
Wine Spirit Education Trust 3 Minutes Wine School
Explain a method of wine training
High Trellising- An old fashion high- trellising method does little to aid ripening and a long period of maceration in the winery is necessary to make up the shortfall in flavor and color.
Cane- Pruning System- The newer vineyards often use this system. This system is similar to that found in France. The vines are the only crop and tend to be planted closer together, pruned to low height, and produce higher quality grapes. The pruning system helps to improve grape quality and has a shorter maceration time.
the three trends of Italy are
when is Rose Prosecco will take off?
what is the growth of e-commerce is seen in the wine industry?
what is the low Sugar Wines becoming more prominent?
Who presented the video
Time Atkin
Three wines found in the northern west region of Italy
Lombardia (Lombardy)
Valle d’ Aosta
emilia-Romagna Liguria
Piedmont (Piemonte)
Name 3 controlling agency
Vino da Tavola (VdT),
Indicazione Geografica Tipica (IGT)
Denominazione di Origine Controllata (DOC)
Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita (DOCG)
What name did the Greek give Italy and why
Land of the Vine
because of the number of small grapes found grown across the country
What are the Climate Conditions mentioned in the presentation for NorthWest Italy
Temperature: July average is 72 F (22 C)
Viticultural Hazards: mildew, hail, under ripeness caused by fog, cool, cloudy weather, rain during September to October.
Explain the rules and regulation of the DOCG and DOC
vDenominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita (DOCG): This is the highest classification for quality Italian wine. Some regions only possess DOCG status for certain wines: for example, Acqui can only label wines made from the Brachetto grape variety .
vDenominazione di Origine Controllata (DOC): DOC guarantees that a wine has been produced in a designated area in accordance with local laws and regulations. Rules cover factors such as the boundaries of the appellation, permitted grape varieties, the style of wine, vine training, yield, harvest dates, minimum levels of alcohol, and other winemaking specifications.
What is meant when 'Riserva' is found on a wine bottle
The wine is aged for a period of time before released
Name the climate condition for the southern region and northeastern region
north eastern region
Temperature: July average 23 C
Viticultural Hazards: hail, unpredictable rainfall, and drought
southern region
Temperature: July average 76 C (24.5 C )
Viticultural Hazards: Sirocco wind, which can desiccate grapes, drought, rapid ripening
Puglia Basilicata
Calabria Campania
Sardinia
Sicilia (Sicily)
State the aroma of Barolo
is an Italian red wine made in the Piedmont region. The wines are produced from Nebbiolo, a tiny red grape species with thin skins that is rich in acid and tannins