Emilia-Romagna Flashcards
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Emilia-Romagna location
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spans an area from the Adriatic sea in the east almost all the way across northern Italy before it hits Liguria
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Emilia-Romagna climate
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continental
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Emilia-Romagna DOCGs
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- Colli Bolognesi Pignoletto DOCG
- Romagna Albana DOCG
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Emilia-Romagna
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- one of italy’s top producing region, accounting for 15% of total production
- most of its wine is IGT and vino da tavola
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Romagna Albana DOCG
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- east of Bologna, in Romagna
- Italy’s 1st DOCG region dedicated to white wine in 1987 (as Albana di Romagna)
- Min. 95% Albana
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Colli Bolognesi Pignoletto DOCG
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- awarded DOCG status in 2011
- Min. 85% Grechetto (Pignoletto, or Alionzina)
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Emilia-Romagna: Lambrusco
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- In the central provinces of Modena and Reggio, this production is nearly monopolized by Lambrusco
- produce frizzante red wines from over sixty subvarieties of the Lambrusco variety. Sparkling Lambrusco wines, made in a range from dry to dolce, are prevalent in Emilia-Romagna but not exclusive to the region
- 1970s, Banfi’s “Riunite” brand catapulted Lambrusco into the international spotlight and became one of Italy’s biggest export success stories
- quality Lambrusco exists and good bottles provide a refreshing partner for the cured meats of the region
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Emilia-Romagna: Lambrusco DOCs
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- Lambrusco di Sorbara DOC
- Lambrusco Grasparossa di Castelvetro DOC
- Lambrusco Salamino di Santa Croce DOC
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Lambrusco di Sorbara DOC
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min. 60% Lambrusco di Sorbara
max. 40% Lambrusco Salamino
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Lambrusco Grasparossa di Castelvetro DOC
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min. 85% Lambrusco Grasparossa
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Lambrusco Salamino di Santa Croce DOC
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min. 85% Lambrusco Salamino
