Trivia Quiz On Italy

27 Questions | By Ericv43 | Last updated: Aug 16, 2018 | Total Attempts: 35

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Questions and Answers

1.

Which of the following is the most controlled and quality wine found in Italy?
- A.
  
  Vino Da Tavola
- B.
  
  Denominazione di Origene Controllata (DOC)
- C.
  
  Denominazione di Origine Controllata E Garantita (DOCG)
- D.
  
  Indicazione Geografiche Tipiche
2.

Which of the following is the lowest quality Wine in Italy?
- A.
  
  Vino Da Tavola
- B.
  
  Denominazione di Origine Controllata E Garantita (DOCG)
- C.
  
  Indicazione Geografiche Tipiche
- D.
  
  Denominazione di Origene Controllata (DOC)
3.

Which of the following is the second lowest quality Wine in Italy?
- A.
  
  Denominazione di Origine Controllata E Garantita (DOCG)
- B.
  
  Vino Da Tavola
- C.
  
  Indicazione Geografiche Tipiche
- D.
  
  Denominazione di Origene Controllata (DOC)
4.

Which of the following is the second highest quality Wine in Italy?
- A.
  
  Denominazione di Origine Controllata E Garantita (DOCG)
- B.
  
  Vino Da Tavola
- C.
  
  Indicazione Geografiche Tipiche
- D.
  
  Denominazione di Origene Controllata (DOC)
5.

Indicazione Geografiche Tipiche is on par with which french category?
- A.
  
  None of the above
- B.
  
  Vin Du Pays
- C.
  
  Dolcetto d' alba
- D.
  
  Vino de Tavola
6.

Which of the following does the Denominacion di Origine Controllata regulate?
- A.
  
  Areas of production
- B.
  
  Geography
- C.
  
  Grapes
- D.
  
  Yields
- E.
  
  Ageing
7.

Which are Italy's Principal White grapes?
- A.
  
  Pinot Grigio and Friulano
- B.
  
  Trebbiano
- C.
  
  Arneis and Moscato
- D.
  
  Souvignon Blanc
- E.
  
  Fume Blanc
8.

What are the ways that Italian Wines are named?
- A.
  
  Grape variety
- B.
  
  Area/Zone of production
- C.
  
  Grape Variety and Area/Zone of production
- D.
  
  Fantasy/Proprietary Name
- E.
  
  Legend
- F.
  
  A and C only
9.

Sometimes, wines are named by Area/zone of production. Which of the following is an area/zone of production in Italy?
- A.
  
  Barolo
- B.
  
  Barbaresco
- C.
  
  Chianti
- D.
  
  Gavi
- E.
  
  Brunello de Montalcino
- F.
  
  Valpolicella
- G.
  
  Vernaccia di san Gimignano
10.

Which of the following are the principal red grapes in Italy?
- A.
  
  Nebbiolo
- B.
  
  Barbera and Dolceto
- C.
  
  Sangiovese
- D.
  
  Aglianico
- E.
  
  Classico
- F.
  
  Piedmont
11.

How many DOCG's are in Chianti?
- A.
  
  1
- B.
  
  2
- C.
  
  3
12.

Which are the two DOCG's for Chianti?
- A.
  
  Chianti
- B.
  
  Classico
- C.
  
  Superiore
13.

What does Classico mean?
- A.
  
  Historic or classic growing area of a specific zone
- B.
  
  Wine which has been aged longer, specified time than non Riserva counterpart. Applies to DOC and DOCG
- C.
  
  In DOC wines this indicates a higher level of alcohol or ageing and soemtimes a special geographic Origin
- D.
  
  Rose
- E.
  
  Red Wine
- F.
  
  Dry
14.

What does Riserva mean?
- A.
  
  Rose
- B.
  
  Red Wine
- C.
  
  Dry
- D.
  
  Historic or classic growing area of a specific zone
- E.
  
  Wine which has been aged longer, specified time than non Riserva counterpart. Applies to DOC and DOCG
- F.
  
  In DOC wines this indicates a higher level of alcohol or aging and sometimes a special geographic Origin
15.

What does Superiore mean?
- A.
  
  Rose
- B.
  
  Red Wine
- C.
  
  Dry
- D.
  
  Historic or classic growing area of a specific zone
- E.
  
  Wine which has been aged longer, specified time than non Riserva counterpart. Applies to DOC and DOCG
- F.
  
  In DOC wines this indicates a higher level of alcohol or aging and sometimes a special geographic Origin
16.

What doe Rosato mean?
- A.
  
  Rose
- B.
  
  Red Wine
- C.
  
  Dry
17.

What does Rosso Mean?
- A.
  
  Rose
- B.
  
  Red wine
- C.
  
  Dry
18.

What does Secco mean?
- A.
  
  Dry
- B.
  
  Red Wine
- C.
  
  Rose
19.

Which of the following are Italian Wine DOCG's in Tuscany?
- A.
  
  Brunello Di Montalcino
- B.
  
  Chianti
- C.
  
  Chianti Classico
- D.
  
  Chianti Montepulciano
- E.
  
  Vino Classico
- F.
  
  Vino Nobile de montepulciano
- G.
  
  Carmignano
- H.
  
  Vernaccia di san Gimignano
20.

What is the main grape variety in Tuscany?
- A.
  
  Chainti
- B.
  
  Sangiovese
- C.
  
  Brunello
21.

Ripaso Winemaking requires you to ferment how many times?
- A.
  
  1
- B.
  
  2
- C.
  
  3
- D.
  
  4
22.

During MAsi Double fermentation method,, fermented wine from the fresh grapes is fermented with what % of whole semi dried grapes of the same verities?
- A.
  
  25%
- B.
  
  50%
- C.
  
  42%
23.

The fermentation process in the masi double fermentation method ferments for about how many days?
- A.
  
  10
- B.
  
  12
- C.
  
  15
- D.
  
  18
24.

The Masi Double fermentation method does which of the following to the wine?
- A.
  
  Enriches the wine in alcohol
- B.
  
  Enriches in color
- C.
  
  Enriches in extracts and soft elegant tannins
- D.
  
  New Flavors and perfumes
25.

Which of the following are Italian Wine DOCG's from Piedmont?
- A.
  
  Barolo
- B.
  
  Barbaresco
- C.
  
  Barbaresco
- D.
  
  Gattinara
- E.
  
  Moscato d'Asti
- F.
  
  Brachetto D'Acqui
- G.
  
  Gavi/Cortese di Gavi
26.

What are the 3 main grape varieties found in Piedmont?
- A.
  
  Nebbiolo
- B.
  
  Barbera
- C.
  
  Dolcetto
- D.
  
  Barolo
- E.
  
  Barbaresco
27.

Nero d'Avola is a local Sicilian Varietal that was first cultivated only in the area of Siracusa, but has sine spread throughout every Sicily.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False

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