Emilia-Romagna

Question 1

Where is Emilia-Romagna?

Answer 1

Emilia-Romagna stretches across north-central Italy from the eastern Adriatic coast to the southern border of Lombardy

Question 2

Emilia-Romagna can be broken into how many production areas? What are they?

Answer 2

the Hills around Piacenza [NW bordering Lombardy]

the Plain in central Emilia around Parma, Reggio dell’Emilia, + Modena

the Hills around Bologna

Hills in Romagna bordering Tuscany in the south east

Question 3

Colli Piacentini DOC is geologically and climactically similar to what other wine region?

Answer 3

Oltrepò Pavese

Question 4

What style of wine is commonly produced in Colli Piacentini DOC?

Answer 4

This region produces a lot of different styles but both white and red frizzante [slightly sparkling] wines are common

Question 5

Where is Colli Piacentini DOC located?

Answer 5

Colli Piacentini is located in the hills around Piacenza in the north west of Emilia-Romagna near the brother with Lombardy

Question 6

How many subregions are located in Colli Piacentini?

Answer 6

There are 4 subregions.

Question 7

List the subregions of Colli Piacentini:

Answer 7

Trebbianino Val Trebbia [white and sparkles]
Monterosso Val d’Arda [white and sparkles]
Valnure [white and sparkles]

Question 8

What is Gutturnio and what style of wine is it known for?

Answer 8

Gutturnio, formerly a subregion of Colli Piacentini, is a new DOC that specializes in still and sparkling red wines made from a blend of Barber and Croatina