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Question 1

Name the DOCG/Ps of Friuli-Venezia-Giulia

Answer 1

• Colli Orientali del Friuli Picolit DOCG
• Lison DOCG
• Ramandolo DOCG
• Rosazzo DOCG

Question 2

What does Dolcetto mean? When does it ripen? What styles of wine are produced from this grape?

Answer 2

Dolcetto, the “little sweet one”, is the earliest to ripen and provides tannic, fruity wines that are lower in acid and are generally designed for youthful consumption.

Question 3

Min alcohol for Barolo?

Answer 3

13%

Question 4

What is the varietal Kerner a hybrid of?

Answer 4

Schiava Grossa x Riesling

Question 5

What is the max yield for Barolo? How does this change for “Vigna” wines? How old must the vineyards be? What if they are not old enough?

Answer 5

Maximum Yields:
8 tons/ha, 56 hl/ha
7.2 tons/ha for “Vigna” wines (the vineyard must be at least seven years old, or maximum yields decrease), 54 hl/ha

Question 6

Explain the appassimento process that is used in Recioto della Valpolicella and Amarone wines.

Answer 6

The grapes—varietal requirements for recioto wines are identical to the basic Valpolicella DOC—are dried for over three months in special lofts (fruttai) before fermentation, effectively concentrating sugar and extract. Grapes destined for Recioto della Valpolicella are typically dried for an additional month, and the resulting wine is semi-sweet to sweet, whereas Amarone is fermented to dryness or near-dryness. The appassimento process adds complex dried fruit tones, additional alcoholic warmth and a round, glycolic mouthfeel to the final wines. Amarone spends an additional two years aging prior to release

Question 7

Where is Rocche dell Annunziata located? Is it a well regarded cru? Who sources from it?

Answer 7

La Morra
It is a highly regarded cru with many important estates

Renato Ratti, F. Revello, Paolo Scavino, Gagliasso, Costamagna

Question 8

What are the aging requirements for both Barbaresco normale and riserva?

Answer 8

Barbaresco: Minimum 26 months from November 1 of the harvest year (minimum 9 months in wood), may be released after January 1 of the third year following the harvest
Barbaresco Riserva: Minimum 50 months from November 1 of the harvest year (minimum 9 months in wood), may be released after January 1 of the fifth year following the harvest

Question 9

An Amarone that is listed as “Reserva” has spent a minimum of how many years in oak?

Answer 9

4 years

Question 10

What region is the sub-appellation “Blanc de Morgex et de la Salle” found?

Answer 10

Valle d’Aosta

*There are seven sub-appellations: Arnad-Montjovet, Blanc de Morgex et de la Salle, Chambave, Donnas, Enfer d’Arvier, Nus, and Torrette.

Question 11

The vineyard “Martinenga” is a monopole owned by whom?

Answer 11

Marchesi di Gresy

Question 12

Vernatsch is German for this Italian varietal. What is it and what are its flavor characteristics?

Answer 12

Schiava
Produces a light wine that is low in tannins, with a moderate alcohol content and individual character that is typical to the zone.

Question 13

What was the first white wine in Italy to receive DOCG status and in what year?

Answer 13

Albana di Romagna (est. 1987)

Question 14

What is Giacomo Conterno flagship wine and what was the first vintage?

Answer 14

Monfortino (1920)

Question 15

Who was the first producer to sell their Barolo in bottle, rather than demi-john, and what commune is their winery located within?

Answer 15

GB Burlotto, Verduno

Question 16

Name the top 2 vintages in Barolo during the 90’s.

Answer 16

1999	94	H
1998	94	D/H
1997	95	D/H
1996	98	D/H
1995	88	D
1994	74	D
1993	89	D/H
1992	78	D
1991	73	D
1990	96

Question 17

What is term used for Rosato wine in Trentino?

Answer 17

Kretzer

Question 18

What region is the DOC Breganze located within?

Answer 18

Veneto

Question 19

How long must Moscato d’Asti “Vendemmia Tardiva” be aged for and is chapilization allowed?

Answer 19

for at least one year from the date of harvest and chapilization is not allowed.

Question 20

Is Elio Altare an example of modernist or traditionalist style of winemaking in Barolo?

Answer 20

Modernist

Question 21

What is the minimum aging requirements and alcohol requirements for
Barbera del Monferrato Superiore?

Answer 21

Aging Requirements: minimum 14 months from November 1 of the harvest year, including at least 6 months in oak. Alcohol: minimum is 13%