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Emilia-Romagna Flashcards

1
Q

What Lambrusco variety produces the lightest style?

A

Lambrusco di Sorbara

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2
Q

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

A

Lambrusco di Sorbara needs Salamino to act as a pollinator

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3
Q

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

A

Lambrusco Grasparossa

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4
Q

Pignoletto is genetically identical to what Umbrian grape?

A

Grechetto di Todi

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5
Q

What is the variety of Malvasia grown in Emilia-Romagna?

A

Malvasia di Candia Aromatica

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6
Q

What is the variety of Trebbiano that is most planted in Emilia-Romagna?

A

Trebbiano Romagnolo

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7
Q

Guttornio DOC is a blend of which two grapes?

A

Barbera and Croatina

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8
Q

Ortrurgo is a grape native to what Italian wine region?

A

Emilia-Romagna

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9
Q

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

A

40%

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10
Q

What was Italy’s first white DOCG?

A

Romagna Albana DOCG

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11
Q

Romagna Cagnina DOC is based on which grape?

A

Terrano

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12
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In what region is the variety Fortana principally grown?

A

Emilia-Romagna

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13
Q

Which is Emilia Romagna’s most widely planted red grape variety?

A

Sangiovese

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14
Q

Which are the sub-zones of Colli Piacentini DOC?

A

Monterosso Val d’Arda, Trebbianino Val Trebbia, Valnure, Vin Santo di Vigoleno

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15
Q

What is the most important grape variety in the Bologna District?

A

Pignoletto

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16
Q

What are the most important grape varieties in the Lambrusco District?

A

Lambrusco varieties

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17
Q

Which is the most important grape variety in Romagna?

A

Albana

18
Q

What is the most important grape variety in the Piacenza Hills?

A

Ortruga

19
Q

Emilia-Romagna’s coastline lies on which sea?

A

Adriatic Sea

20
Q

Which of these Italian regions does NOT border Emilia-Romagna?

a) Piemonte
b) Veneto
c) Trentino-Alto Adige
d) Lombardia

A

c) Trentino-Alto Adige

21
Q

What are Calanchi?

A

Rock formations found in Romagna.

22
Q

What % of Emilia-Romagna is covered by mountains?

A

25%

23
Q

What % of Emilia-Romagna is covered by hills?

A

27%

24
Q

What % of Emilia-Romagna are plains?

A

48%

25
Q

Which river forms Emilia-Romagna’s northern boundary with Veneto and Lombardia?


A

Po river

26
Q

What style of Lambrusco would you expect from Lambrusco Grasparossa?

A

Fleshy, full-bodied, and tannic.


27
Q

The Po River moderates and tempers Emilia Romagna’s climate.
 True or false?

A

True

28
Q

Just under half of the Emilia-Romagna region is covered by a flat plain.
 True or false?

A

True.

29
Q

The Northern Apennines cut across the southern part of Emilia-Romagna.
 True or false?

A

True

30
Q

Which Lambrusco variety produces the lightest versions of Lambrusco?

A

Lambrusco di Sorbara

31
Q

Which variety produces the most balanced Lambrusco wines?

A

Lambrusco Salamino

32
Q

Which variety produces fleshy, full-bodied and tannic Lambrusco wines?

A

Lambrusco di Grasparossa

33
Q

Which Lambrusco variety produces approachable and intensely fruity Lambrusco wines?

A

Lambrusco Maestri

34
Q

Which Lambrusco variety produces elegant wines with floral aromas and bright acidity?

A

Lambrusco Marani

35
Q

Which red grape variety is mainly grown in coastal Emila-Romagna, being used in the the Bosco Eliceo DOC

A

Fortana

36
Q

Lambrusco wine from the plains tends to be more fruity, but lighter in color and with less acidity and tannin. True or false?

A

True

37
Q

Emilia-Romagna has a coastline, on which sea?

A

Adriatic Sea

38
Q

Most Lambrusco wines are quite high in alcohol – often over 15%. True or false?

A

True

39
Q

Most Lambrusco wines are made using the tank method.
 True or false?

A

False

40
Q

Classic Lambrusco is dry or slightly off-dry with good acidity.
 True or false?

A

False

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