Statistics for Wines of Italy

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Hints	Answer	% Correct
This island is where they make Marsala. Don Corleone is from here.	sicily	82%
Glara grape generally vat fermented with less effervescence than the above	Prosecco	66%
This island is where they make Vermentino di Vallura	sardinia	63%
Nebbiolo grape. Piedmonte. Softer than Barolo.	barbaresco	56%
Most widely grown grape in Italy (yes, a grape on this one)	sangiovese	53%
NegroAmaro is a red grape that is grown almost exclusively in this state (hint: boot heel)	puglia	47%
Veneto. The simple, non-recioto Corvina blend. Amarone's little brother. Some are "Ripasso" style	valpolicella	42%
A French blush style wine is a Rose. An Italian pink wine is called a ________	rosato	36%
Tuscany. Requires 36 months in Slovenian Oak barriques. Sangiovese Grosso subvarietal.	brunello	29%
The Garganega grape makes this white wine	soave	21%
Tuscany. 2 levels: Rosso and Vino Nobile di____________	montalcino	19%
The only sparkling Italian to require secondary bottle fermentation	franciacorta	16%
Name shortened to omit "Cortese d'..."	Gavi	14%
This common designation is often used by "Super" Tuscan wines that use grape varietals not included in their DOC or DOCG. Many use Bordeaux grapes like Cabernet and Merlot to blend with Sangiovese.	igt	14%
Red Aglianico from Campania	taurasi	4%