How well do you know Prosecco?

Q.1

How many bottles of Prosecco DOCG were produced in 2014?

40m
79m
160m
307m

Q.2

What sparkling wine production method is predominantly used to make Prosecco?

HINT: With the traditional method, a second fermentation takes place in the capped bottle. With the tank method, also known as the Charmat method, this secondary fementation happens in stainless steel tanks. Under the transfer method, secondary fermentation takes place in the bottle, but the wine is then filtered and yeast sediment removed in a pressurised tank, before it is then re-bottled.

Distillation
Traditional method
Transfer method
Tank method (Charmat method)

Q.3

Which grape variety is Prosecco predominantly made out of?

Pinot Noir
Sauvignon Blanc
Chardonnay
Glera

Q.4

What does 'Spumante' mean?

Extra dry
Fully sparkling
Medium sweetness
Still

Q.5

When did Prosecco get a DOCG quality level?

TIP: The Prosecco DOCG area lies on a hilly strip of land between the towns of Conegliano and Valdobbiadene in the Treviso province of northern Italy, encompassing 6,000 hectares of vines.

2001
1972
1995
2009

Q.6

Some Prosecco producers created widespread media coverage in 2015 by raising fears of what? Their concerns have so far proved largely unfounded.

A new vine disease discovered in the area
Global warming
That there would be a shortage of Prosecco
A dormant volcano in the region has started showing signs of life

Q.7

What order of driest to sweetest is correct for labelling Prosecco?

Brut, Extra Dry, Dry
Extra Dry, Dry, Brut
Dry, Extra Dry, Brut
Extra Dry, Dry, Brut, Sweet

Q.8

How many communes are there in the DOCG zone?

10
7
18
15

Q.9

Which of these tasting notes is for a Prosecco?

Spicy and smoky, showing perfumed black cherry aromas. Juicy and ripe, with smoky-toned red and black fruit flavours.
From its attractive white flower and peach aromas to its fine mousse and delicate touch of balanced sweetness, this is classic example of this style.
Medium gold, already quite evolved. Heady stone fruits and honey on the nose, with generous fruit. Very sweet and succulent but there’s fine acidity to balance the palate.
Gloriously toasty, harmonious, honey, coffee, caramel, lemon, apple peach and pineapple perfume. A classic example of this style with richness and finesse. Fleshy, round and balanced.

Q.10

In which Italian wine region is the Prosecco DOCG located?

Veneto
Piedmont
Bordeaux
Abruzzo