Italy and Germany

[Prof. Karen Goodlad]

ITALY:
Identify the following regions on a map of Italy: Tuscany, Piedmont, Veneto, Friuli
Identify three DOCG from these regions and the style of wine made in the DOCG (in Friuli there are only too DOCG but be able to identify the style of wine that typically comes from the region
Identify grape varieties found in each region listed above
Based on the readings and class notes, describe one important fact about each region
Name the 4 categories of Italian wine laws and identify the categories that are the most and least strict

GERMANY:
Identify the various components of a German wine label using German terms
List, in order, the ripeness levels of German Prädikatswein and be able to describe how a wine in the various categories might taste
Know the dominant grape varieties grown in Germany
Describe the climate and various strategies used by grape growers to grow quality grapes in this climate