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12. Lambrusco Flashcards

1
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In which Italian region is Lambrusco?

A

Emilia-Romagna

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Which river runs to the north of Lambrusco?

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River Po

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What is the climate of Lambrusco?

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Warm continental.

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Is irrigation permitted?

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Yes though not always required.

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What is the predominant soil type in Lambrusco?

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Alluvial clay and silt.

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What is an advantage and what is a disadvantage of Lambrusco’s soils?

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1) Water retention
2) Prone to compaction

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7
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How is soil compaction minimised?

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Grass between rows

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What are the two most common forms of vine training?

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1) Cordon training (sylvoz)
2) Geneva double curtain.

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What are the three important Lambrusco grape varieties?

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1) Lambrusco Salamino
2) Lambrusco Grasparossa
3) Lambrusco di Sorbara

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10
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Which is the most widely planted grape variety?

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Lambrusco Salamino.

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Which DOC requires a minimum of 85% Lambrusco Salamino?

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Lambrusco Salamino di Santa Croce.

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What is the maximum yield in Lambrusco Salamino di Santa Croce?

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113 hL/ha

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What are four features of Lambrusco Salamino?

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1) Deep colour
2) Fragrant
3) Full-bodied
4) High acidity

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On which soil types does Lambrusco Grasparossa grown best?

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Clay and silt.

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What is the DOC that requires a minimum of 85% Lambrusco Grasparossa?

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Lambrusco Grasparossa di Castelvetro.

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What is the maximum yield of Lambrusco Grasparossa di Castelvetro?

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126 hL/ha

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What are three key features of Lambrusco Grasparossa?

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1) Deep colour
2) Full-bodied
3) Medium (+) tannins

18
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Lambrusco di Sorbara DOC requires what minimum per cent of Lambrusco di Sorbara?

19
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What is the maximum yield of Lambrusco di Sorbara?

20
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Compared with the other two Lambrusco varieties, Lambrusco di Sorbara makes what sort of wines?

A

Paler and makes lighter bodied wines.

21
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What are the two other Lambrusco DOCs?

A

1) Reggiano Lambrusco/Reggiano DOC
2) Lambrusco di Modena DOC/Modena DOC

22
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What is the maximum yield permitted in Lambrusco di Modena DOC/Modena DOC?

23
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What is the maximum yield permitted in Reggiano Lambrusco/Reggiano DOC?

24
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Why are most wines macerated on skins for only 1-2 days?

A

Due to Lambrusco varieties having high levels of anthocyanins.

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More structured, fuller-bodied Lambrusco tends to be of what variety?
Lambrusco Grasparossa.
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What is unusual about Lambrusco for a red wine and why?
MLC is blocked to preserve acidity that balances the sweetness.
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At what temperature is first fermentation?
18-20 degrees celcius.
28
For wines made of Lambrusco Grasparossa, how long is maceration?
3-4 days.
29
At what temperature is second fermentation?
12-15 degrees celcius.
30
The majority of wines are made using which method?
Tank.
31
How long does a wine take during second fermentation to achieve frizzante?
Two weeks
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How long does a wine take during second fermentation to achieve spumate?
One month
33
How is the sweetness of sweet styles achieved? (2)
1) Fermentation stopped 2) Blended/sweetened with RCGM
34
What per cent of DOC production does spumante make up?
25-30% (the rest is IGT)
35
What is the minimum alcohol of a spumante?
11%
36
What is the minimum alcohol of a frizzante?
10.5%
37
What is the minimum alcohol of a frizzante amabile and spumante dolce?
7%
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What are the three sweetness categories of Frizzante?
1) Secco/asciutto 2) Abboccato 3) Amabile
39
What proportion of Lambrusco is exported?
2/3
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Why does Lambrusco have an image problem? (2)
1) Due to poor quality being exported in large quantities. 2) Lambrusco on its own is not a protected name.

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