Valpolicella Wine Production Guidelines
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What is the primary purpose of the Consolidated Law (Law 238/2016)?

  • To eliminate traditional wine production methods
  • To establish a new grape variety
  • To restrict wine exports
  • To codify and unify Italian wine legislation (correct)

    • Which aspect of the Consolidated Law emphasizes the protection of specific grape varieties?

  • Article 6 (correct)
  • Article 41
  • Article 35
  • Article 10

    • What is a significant new term introduced in the Consolidated Law regarding winemaking?

  • Winery (correct)
  • Fermentation
  • Designated designation
  • Grapes cultivation

    • What does Article 35 of the Consolidated Law allow regarding production surplus?

    <p>Usage of 20% of the production surplus for any designation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What new mention for DOCG wine was created by the Consolidated Law?

    <p>Grand Selection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which article of the Consolidated Law addresses the responsibilities of consortia?

    <p>Article 41</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Consolidated Law allow regarding the printing of state marks?

    <p>Private printing shops can print state marks with authorization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What unique challenge did the introduction of the Consolidated Law create?

    <p>Need for amendment of ministerial regulations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does varietal enology focus on in the vinification process?

    <p>Changing vinification processes based on grape characteristics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following contributed to the establishment of many small wineries in the region?

    <p>The international success of Valpolicella wine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How has the interpretation of aging in wood changed within wineries?

    <p>It is linked to the relationship between oxygen, wine, wood, and time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does know-how and research play in modern winemaking?

    <p>It helps enhance and protect the raw material used in winemaking</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What innovative vinification techniques are aimed at preserving grape quality?

    <p>Vinification techniques without sulfur dioxide</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor is crucial for effectively managing the maceration timing during fermentation?

    <p>A savvy coordination of wood, steel, oxygen, and time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What advancement in grape drying is indicated by the shift in winemaking philosophy?

    <p>Managed partial drying based on efficiency studies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant benefit of increasing professionalism in winemaking?

    <p>More uniform results and reduced fermentation issues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Ministerial Decree governs the prohibition to use pieces of oak for aging Italian PDO wine?

    <p>Ministerial Decree 6/21/2017</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the focus of the Ministerial Decree issued on March 12, 2019?

    <p>Chemical and organoleptic tests for PDO wine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Ministerial Decree is associated with the updating of the list of traditional food products?

    <p>Ministerial Decree 2/15/2021</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect of viticulture does Ministerial Decree 30 June 2020, no. 6899 address?

    <p>Heroic and historic vineyards</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which article of the Consolidated Law concerns the harvest and production reporting?

    <p>Article 58</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Ministerial Decree focuses on traceability for products made from wine grapes?

    <p>Ministerial Decree 748 of 7/7/2017</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Ministerial Decree 27 February 2020, no. 2183?

    <p>Governing the DOCG and DOC wine marks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following articles addresses the assertion of the crops in viticulture?

    <p>Art. 37</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What effect does the inclusion of a fixed portion of Amarone have on market dynamics?

    <p>It allows for easier modulation of Valpolicella Amarone released on the market.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a distinctive trait of the Amarone Valpolicella DOCG?

    <p>It has a minimum aging requirement.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the relaunch of Valpolicella DOC affect the region?

    <p>It promotes Valpolicella as a standalone wine name.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following characteristics is shared by Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG and Recioto della Valpolicella DOCG?

    <p>They share similar production rules.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the rules regarding the grapes used in the production of Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG?

    <p>There is a maximum total quantity of grapes per hectare.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was introduced by Law 930/63 in the Italian viticultural scene?

    <p>Marked off production areas for each DOC and production rules</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main contention among producers before the DOC for Valpolicella was established?

    <p>Disagreement on whether the DOC should encompass only the five classical municipalities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which year marks the official recognition of the DOC for Valpolicella?

    <p>1968</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant change regarding wine types occurred with the first set of production rules in 1968?

    <p>The introduction of unified rules covering both dry and sweet wines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which grape varieties are required in the ampelographic base for Valpolicella?

    <p>Corvina, Rondinella, and Molinara</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was prohibited in the 1968 Rules concerning the labeling of wine?

    <p>Using laudatory qualifications on the label</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the allowed total yield for Valpolicella grapes per hectare according to the 1968 Rules?

    <p>12 tons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which wine type had the grape-to-wine ratio set at 70% according to the production rules?

    <p>Valpolicella</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the obligation regarding labeling a wine based on its characteristics?

    <p>To state its vintage, type of wine, and other specific indications.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect of wine production does Article 6 specifically address?

    <p>The specific analytical parameters unique to each wine.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which feature is consistently applied to all Valpolicella wines according to the passage?

    <p>They all have a total minimum acidity of 5 g/L.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about wine container characteristics is true?

    <p>Containers can vary in capacity, size, material, and closure.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a requirement regarding the labeling of indications on wine?

    <p>They should be made without any deceptive phrasing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In terms of vinification regulations, what do the rules primarily dictate?

    <p>Specific practices allowed vary by wine type.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Article 8 differ in its regulations compared to other articles?

    <p>It addresses the characteristics of containers rather than wine itself.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term best describes the labeling phrases used for wines according to the article?

    <p>Specific and non-deceptive regarding wine features.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Valpolicella Education Program

    • Valpolicella is a region in Italy known for its wine production
    • The program covers rules for wine production in Valpolicella
    • The document is organized by Alberto Brunelli, an oenologist
    • The document is part of a larger education program
    • The program is organized by Valpolicella Consortium, under the patronage of SITA and the University of Verona
    • The document has chapters on the history of wine production, EU and Italian regulations, and production rules

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