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7.2 Northern Italy Flashcards

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What type of climate influences Northern Italy?

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Moderate continental influence of the Alps

The Alps create a rain shadow effect, protecting the area from rain.

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What are the characteristics of summers in Northern Italy?

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Short dry summers

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What role do local rivers and Lake Garda play in Northern Italy?

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Help with growing season

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What does PDO stand for in wine labeling?

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Protected Designation of Origin

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What is required for a wine to be labeled as DOCG?

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Must meet all DOC requirements and stricter regulations; usually bottled within the area of production

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What does IGT stand for in wine labeling?

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Indicazione Geografica Tipica

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What does Classico indicate in wine labeling?

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Area is the original classified land, includes many of the best wines from the area

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What does Riserva indicate in wine labeling?

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Higher alcohol and longer aging than the minimums stipulated by the appellation law

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Where is Alto Adige located?

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At the base of the Alps

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Which river flows through Alto Adige to Lake Garda?

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Adige river

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What is the primary labeling for most wine from Alto Adige?

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Alto Adige DOC

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What is the climate like in Alto Adige?

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Moderate climate, short growing season, low rainfalls

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What is notable about the diurnal temperature variation in Alto Adige?

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Diurnal is large

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Where are the best vineyards located in Alto Adige?

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On south-west, south-east slopes

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What is considered the best grape in Alto Adige?

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Pinot Grigio

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What are the characteristics of Alto Adige Pinot Grigio?

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  • Low medium body
  • High acid
  • Citrus grapefruit characters
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What is the climate like in Trentino?

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Slightly warmer with dry summers

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What influences the wine characteristics in Trentino?

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Hill influence and plain land

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What types of wine are produced in the plain land of Trentino?

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PG & CH medium body medium acidity riper stone fruit

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What type of wine is produced in higher altitudes of Trentino?

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More like Alto Adige, high acid

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Where is Friuli-Venezia Giulia located?

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At the foothills of Alps, cool

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What type of climate is found in Friuli-Venezia Giulia?

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Moderate continental area

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What is the climate like in the plain area of Friuli Grave?

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Warm maritime climate

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What are the main grape varieties produced in Friuli Grave?

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  • Pinot Grigio
  • Merlot
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What is the significance of the hills in Friuli-Venezia Giulia?

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Home to Collio DOC & Colli Orientali DOC

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What types of wines are produced in Collio DOC?

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Concentrated whites

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What types of wines are produced in Colli Orientali DOC?

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Also makes reds

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What is notable about the Pinot Grigio produced in Friuli-Venezia Giulia?

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Some of the richest in Italy, medium to full bodied, juicy peach and tropical fruit flavors

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What is the native white grape widely planted in Friuli-Venezia Giulia?

30
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What are the characteristics of Friulano wine?

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  • Medium to high acidity
  • Medium body
  • Pear, red apples, and herbs
31
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What is the climate of Veneto?

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Warm with moderate rainfalls

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What cooling influences affect the vineyards in Veneto?

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Altitude and breezes from Lake Garda

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What is the effect of moist air and fog from rivers in the flat area of Veneto?

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Increases the number of sprays needed

34
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Name three Italian grapes grown in the flat fertile plain of Veneto.

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  • Corvina
  • Garganega
  • Trebbiano-Veneto IGT
35
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What regions does Pinot Grigio Della Venezie DOC cover?

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Veneto, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, and Trentino

36
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Where does the vast majority of Prosecco come from?

37
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What grape is primarily used in Soave wine?

38
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What flavors can aging bring to Garganega grape wine?

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Almond honey flavors

39
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What is the soil composition in the foothills to the north of Soave?

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Limestone, clay, and some volcanic rocks

40
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What is the soil type in the flat plain of Soave?

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Sandy alluvial soils

41
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What characterizes Soave DOC and Soave Classico DOC?

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Different classifications of Soave wine

42
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What is Recioto de Soave DOCG?

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A sweet white wine similar to Recioto Della Valpolicella DOCG

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What are the characteristics of the Corvina grape?

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  • Moderate color
  • Low to medium tannins
  • High acidity
  • Red cherry flavors
44
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What types of Valpolicella are there?

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  • Valpolicella DOC
  • Valpolicella Classico DOC
45
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What is the passito method in winemaking?

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Grapes picked early with high acidity, dried indoors until winter months

46
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What is Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG known for?

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  • Dry/off dry
  • Full-bodied
  • High alcohol
  • Medium to high tannins
47
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What is Recioto della Valpolicella DOCG?

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A sweet wine with intense red fruit flavors and medium to high alcohol

48
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What is the ripasso method?

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Uses grape skins from fermenting Amarone Della Valpolicella

49
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What happens to Valpolicella wine during the ripasso method?

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Remaking sugar on unpressed Amarone grape stubs is fermented by yeast

50
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What flavors are characteristic of Valpolicella Ripasso DOC?

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  • Stewed red cherries
  • Plums
51
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What type of climate characterizes Piemonte?

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Moderate continental with long cold winters and summers subject to thunderstorms, hail, and fog

52
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How do the mountains to the north affect Piemonte?

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They provide a rain shadow protecting the region from northern winds and precipitation

53
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At what altitudes are grapes typically planted in Piemonte?

54
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What is the southerly aspect important for in Piemonte?

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It influences the growing conditions of the grapes

55
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What are the key characteristics of Nebbiolo grapes?

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High acidity, high tannin, good high alcohol, late ripening, not deep color

56
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What are the key characteristics of Barbera grapes?

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High acid, low tannin, savory, lots of new oak

57
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What are the key characteristics of Dolcetto grapes?

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Low acidity, easy to drink, high tannin, drink young, no oak

58
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What are the key characteristics of Cortese grapes?

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High acidity, pale color, light body, floral, citrus, green apple, green pear, age on lees

59
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What is the minimum altitude for Barolo vineyards?

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1600ft or more

60
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What are the key characteristics of Barolo wine?

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Long growing season, perfume, sour cherry, herbs, floral, tar, leather, truffle, full body

61
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What is the aging requirement for Barolo?

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18 months in oak, at least 38 months aging, not much new oak

62
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What is the requirement for Barolo DOCG regarding grape variety?

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Must be made entirely from Nebbiolo

63
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What enhances the quality of Barolo wines?

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Best wines come from named vineyards or crus

64
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What is the aging requirement for Barbaresco DOCG?

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Min of 26 months with min 9 months in wood

65
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What influences the earlier ripening of Nebbiolo in Barbaresco?

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Lower altitudes and influence of local river

66
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What are the key characteristics of Barbera d’Asti?

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Late ripening, medium to deep color, low to medium tannins, high acid, red cherry, plums, black pepper

67
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What are the characteristics of Dolcetto d’Alba?

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Deep purple, medium to high tannin, low to medium acid, dark plum, red cherries, dry herbs

68
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What grape variety is Gavi made from?

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What are the characteristics of Gavi wine?

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High acidity, floral, not much oak, ages on lees

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