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1
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Select the vintage(s) considered excellent for Brunello di Montalcino.
A. 1990
B. 1992
C. 1995
D. 1996
E. 1997

A

1990
1995
1997

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2
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The sole DOCG in Abruzzo is Montepulciano d’Abruzzo ____

A

Colline

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What is the maximum percentage of Cabernet Sauvignon that can be included in a Chianti Classico wine?
A. 10%
B. 15%
C. 20%
D. 25%
E. 30%

A

20%

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4
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What is the Italian term for Noble Rot?

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Muffa

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5
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Match the following producers to the correct wine region.
A. Boscarelli
B. Colpetrone
C. Villa Bucci
D. Capezzana
E. Moris Farms

  1. Carmignano
  2. Vino Nobile di Montepulciano
  3. Verdicchio di Castelli di Jesi
  4. Sagrantino di Montefalco
  5. Morellino di Scansano
A

A.
B. Sagrantino di Montefalco
C.
D. Carmignano
E.

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Match the following appellations to their principal white grape varieties.
A. Todi DOC
B. Est! Est! Est! di Montefiascone DOC
C. Bolgheri DOC
D. Colli Maceratesi DOC

  1. Trebbiano Toscano
  2. Grechetto
  3. Vermentino
  4. Ribona
A

A. Grechetto
B. Trebbiano Toscano
C. Vermentino
D. Ribona

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7
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Select the appellation(s) permitting off-dry styles of wine.
A. Orvieto DOC
B. Verdicchio di Matelica Riserva DOCG
C. Vernaccia di San Gimignano DOCG
D. Frascati DOC

A

Orvieto DOC
Frascati DOC

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8
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Which of the following appellations is furthest inland?
A. Conero DOCG
B. Verdicchio di Castelli di Jest Riserva DOCG
C. Verdicchio di Matelica Riserva DOCG
D. Lacrima di Morro d’Alba DOC

A

Verdicchio di Matelica Riserva DOCG

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9
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The Pomino DOC is located within which subzone of the Chianti DOCG?
A. Colli Senesi
B. Montespertoli
C. Colli Pisane
D. Rufina
E. Colli Arentini

A

Rufina

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10
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The Pesa, Elsa and Greve rivers form the valleys of which of the following regions?
A. Morellino di Scansano
B. Brunello di Montalcino
C. Chianti Classico
D. Vino Nobile di Montepulciano
E. Bolgheri

A

Chianti Classico

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11
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The Lago di Corbara DOC is located in which of the following regions?
A. Marche
B. Umbria
C. Abruzzo
D. Toscana
E. Lazio

A

Umbria

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12
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Match the following wines to their producer.
A. Poggio al Vento
B. Cerretalto
C. Madonna del Piano
D. Sugarille
E. Montosoli
F. Schiena d’Asino

  1. Gaja
  2. Casanova di Neri
  3. Mastrojanni
  4. Col d’Orcia
  5. Altesino
  6. Valdicava
A

A. Col d’Orcia
B.
C. Valdicava
D.
E.
F.

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13
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Mount Amiata is an important geographical feature for which of the following regions?
A. Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
B. Chianti Classico DOCG
C. Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG
D. Sagrantino di Montefalco DOCG
E. Bolgheri DOC

A

Brunello di Montalcino

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14
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Match the following producers to their wines.
A. Avignonesi
B. Castello di Ama
C. Moris Farms
D. Castello di Rampolla
E. San Felice

  1. L’Apparita
  2. Desiderio
  3. Avvoltore
  4. Vigorello
  5. Vigna d’Alceo
A

A. Desiderio
B. L’Apparita
C. Avvoltore
D. Vigna d’Alceo
E. Vigorello

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15
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What is the minimum percentage of Sangiovese in a Montefalco DOC red wine?
A. 15%
B. 25%
C. 60%
D. 75%
E. 80%

A

60%

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16
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Which of the following grapes is an aromatic grape variety?
A. Canaiolo Nero
B. Colorino
C. Aleatico
D. Mammolo

17
Q

Select the grape(s) included in Offida DOCG white wines.
A. Passerina
B. Verdicchio
C. Pecorino
D. Trebbiano Toscano
E. Malvasia

A

Passerina
Pecorino

18
Q

What is the minimum percentage of Sangiovese required in the Carmignano DOCG?
A. 25%
B. 50%
C. 70%
D. 75%
E. 80%

19
Q

Which appellation would be on a bottle of “Rubesco Vigna Monticchio”?
A. Sagrantino di Montefalco DOCG
B. Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
C. Torgiano Rosso Riserva DOCG
D. Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG
E. Morellino di Scansano

A

Torgiano Rosso Riserva DOCG

20
Q

Select the requirements for Chianti Classico Gran Selezione wines.
A. Estate-bottled
B. 30 months aging
C. 36 months aging
D. 13.0% ABV
E. Only indigenous varieties

A

Estate-bottled
30 months aging
13.0% ABV

21
Q

Match the following wines to their inaugural vintages.
A. Sassicaia
B. Ornellaia
C. Tignanello
D. Guado al Tasso

  1. 1990
  2. 1985
  3. 1971
  4. 1968
A

A. 1968
B. 1985
C. 1971
D. 1990

22
Q

Occhio di Pernice is:
A. a rosato style of Vin Santo
B. only produced in Montepulciano
C. made with 100% Sangiovese grapes
D. aged a minimum of 4 years in wood

A

a rosato style of Vin Santo

23
Q

What is the dominant grape variety used to produce Le Pergole Torte?
A. Corvina
B. Sangiovese
C. Nebbiolo
D. Aglianico

A

100% Sangiovese ST

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