Emilia-Romagna Flashcards
What’s the most important white grape in Emilia-Romagna and where is it mainly grown?
Trebbiano Romagnolo
How is Bombino Bianco called in Emilia-Romagna?
Pagdebit
(“pays the bills” because its so reliable)
What are the 5 major Lambrusco varieties and their characteristics?
Sorbara (light) vs Gasparossa (Full bodied)
Salamino (balanced)
Maestri (Fruity) vs. Marani (Floral)
How is Grechetto Gentile called in Emilia-Romagna?
Pignoletto
What’s the principal red grape of Bosco Eliceo DOC?
Fortana (“vini delle sabbie”)
What are the grapes used for Romagna Bianco Spumante?
Trebbiano Romagnolo
What are the grapes used for Romagna Rosato Spumante?
Sangiovese
What is another name for the Fortana grape?
Uva d’Oro (Golden Grape), because of high yields
That color is the Ancelotto grape and what is it used for?
A red grape - blending partner in bulk wine and to produce RCGM to improve color
What’s the name of the arid clay-based rock formations often found in Romagna and Emilian hills
Calanchi
What’s Emilia-Romagna’s main topography?
Plains (48%)
Where in Emilia-Romagna is Marzemino
Colli Scandiano di Canossa DOC
(Just imagine the Pope drinking a glass of Marzemino while waiting for Henry IV)
What are the 6 need-to-know appelation in the Lambrusco district? Bonus: which is the 7th outside of Emilia-Romagna?
- Lambrusco di Sorbara
- Lambrusco Gasparossa di Castelvetro
- Lambrusco Salamino di Santa Croce
- Modena DOC
- Reggiano DOC
- Colli di Scandiano di Canossa DOC
Outside:
- Lambrusco Mantovano
What wine is made in Emilia-Romagna DOC?
White wine from Grechetto Gentile
What was the first DOCG in Emilia-Romagna and what wine does it produce?
Romagna Albana DOCG
White wine from 95% Albana.
