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12. Lambrusco Flashcards

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1
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In which Italian region is Lambrusco?

A

Emilia-Romagna

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2
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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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4
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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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6
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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?

A

Grass between rows

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8
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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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9
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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?

A

Lambrusco Salamino.

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11
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Which DOC requires a minimum of 85% Lambrusco Salamino?

A

Lambrusco Salamino di Santa Croce.

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12
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What is the maximum yield in Lambrusco Salamino di Santa Croce?

A

113 hL/ha

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13
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What are four features of Lambrusco Salamino?

A

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

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14
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On which soil types does Lambrusco Grasparossa grown best?

A

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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16
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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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17
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What are three key features of Lambrusco Grasparossa?

A

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

18
Q

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

A

60%

19
Q

What is the maximum yield of Lambrusco di Sorbara?

A

126 hL/ha

20
Q

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

A

Paler and makes lighter bodied wines.

21
Q

What are the two other Lambrusco DOCs?

A

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

22
Q

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

A

161 hL/ha

23
Q

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

A

126 hL/ha

24
Q

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

A

Due to Lambrusco varieties having high levels of anthocyanins.

25
Q

More structured, fuller-bodied Lambrusco tends to be of what variety?

A

Lambrusco Grasparossa.

26
Q

What is unusual about Lambrusco for a red wine and why?

A

MLC is blocked to preserve acidity that balances the sweetness.

27
Q

At what temperature is first fermentation?

A

18-20 degrees celcius.

28
Q

For wines made of Lambrusco Grasparossa, how long is maceration?

A

3-4 days.

29
Q

At what temperature is second fermentation?

A

12-15 degrees celcius.

30
Q

The majority of wines are made using which method?

A

Tank.

31
Q

How long does a wine take during second fermentation to achieve frizzante?

A

Two weeks

32
Q

How long does a wine take during second fermentation to achieve spumate?

A

One month

33
Q

How is the sweetness of sweet styles achieved? (2)

A

1) Fermentation stopped
2) Blended/sweetened with RCGM

34
Q

What per cent of DOC production does spumante make up?

A

25-30% (the rest is IGT)

35
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What is the minimum alcohol of a spumante?

A

11%

36
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What is the minimum alcohol of a frizzante?

A

10.5%

37
Q

What is the minimum alcohol of a frizzante amabile and spumante dolce?

A

7%

38
Q

What are the three sweetness categories of Frizzante?

A

1) Secco/asciutto
2) Abboccato
3) Amabile

39
Q

What proportion of Lambrusco is exported?

A

2/3

40
Q

Why does Lambrusco have an image problem? (2)

A

1) Due to poor quality being exported in large quantities.
2) Lambrusco on its own is not a protected name.

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