Emilia-Romagna

Question 1

On what grape is Romagna Cagnina DOC based?

Answer 1

Terrano

Question 2

In what region is the Fortana variety principally grown?

Answer 2

Emilia-Romagna

Question 3

Which variety of Malvasia is grown in Emilia-Romagna?

Answer 3

Malvasia di Candia Aromatica

Question 4

Which Lambrusco variety produces the darkest, most full bodied style?

Answer 4

Lambrusco Grasparossa

Question 5

Which variety of Trebbiano is the most planted white in Emilia-Romagna?

Answer 5

Trebbiano Romagnolo

Question 6

What was italy’s first white DOCG?

Answer 6

Romagna Albana DOCG

Question 7

Which two grapes are in the blend of Gutturnio DOC?

Answer 7

Barbera and Croatina

Question 8

What is the maximum percentage of Lambrusco Salamino allowed in Lambrusco di Sorbara DOC?

Answer 8

40%

Question 9

Which Lambrusco variety produces the lightest style?

Answer 9

Lambrusco di Sorbara

Question 10

Why are Lambrusco di Sorbara and Lambrusco Salamino often planted together?

Answer 10

Lambrusco di Sorbara needs Salamino to act as a pollinator

Question 11

Pignoletto is genetically identical to which Umbrian grape?

Answer 11

Grechetto di Todi

Question 12

What grape(s) are used in Colli Piacentini DOC?

Answer 12

White: Malvasia di Candia Aromatica

Red: Barbera, Bonarda (Croatina)
Vin Santo: Malvasia di Candia Aromatica, Ortrugo

White is most common

Question 13

Describe Emilia-Romagna’s wine industry.

Answer 13

Slight more red than white

Lots of IGT and bulk wine

Question 14

What type of wines are made in Emilia?

What type of wines are made in Romagna?

Answer 14

Emilia is mostly frizzante w/ diverse appellations.

Romagna is mostly still w/ one large appellation (Romagna DOC).