Emilia-Romagna Flashcards
What Emilia-Romagna sparkling red wine is best served chilled?
Lambrusco
What is a synonym for Pignoletto?
Grechetto
Why was the Pignoletto DOC introduced in 2014?
To protect and regulate Grechetto based wines produces around Bologna
What is the DOC around the Hills of Piacenza?
Colli Piacentini DOC
What blend of grapes make up the Gutturnio DOC?
Barbera/Bonarda (Bonarda aka Croatina)
Why was the name of Pignoletto changed in 2014 and what was it changed to?
Changed to Grechetto so that tPignoletto could be adopted as a historic area of production
What is the alcohol content of a classic Lambrusco?
10-12%
What mountain range cuts across the southern part of Emilia-Romagna?
The Apennines
Is the vast majority of Lambrusco frizzante or spumante?
Frizzante
What is the most widely planted variety of Lambrusco?
Lambrusco Salamino
What wine is considered to be the perfect match for Prosciutto di Palma?
Malvasia
What sub-zone wine of Romagna DOC do the locals drink with roasted chestnuts and what style of wine is it?
Romagna Cagnina DOC - a sweet red wine
Which Lambrusco DOC is considered one of the best even though its style is less classic?
Lambrusco Grasparossa di Castelvetro DOC
According to legend what Latin term does Sangiovese derive?
Sanguis Jovi (Jupiter’s Blood)
Which grape produces the most full bodied and tannic expression of Lambrusco?
Lambrusco Grasparossa
What sub-zone is part of the Colli Piacentini DOC and produces sweet white wines?
Vin Santo di Vigoleno
‘Rifermentazione naturale in bottiglia’ is also known as what method of production in Italian?
Metodo Ancestrale
What is the most widely planted grape in Emilia-Romagna?
Trebbiano Romagnolo
What was Italy’s first DOCG white wine and what grape is it based on?
Romagna Albana DOCG based on the Albana grape
What Emilia-Romagna DOC uses the Bombino Bianco grape and has a synonym meaning ‘pays the debts’ due to its reliable delivery of good harvests?
Romagna Pagadebit DOC
What region, Emilia or Romagna, boasts the most appellations?
Emilia
What is the traditional vine training system in Emilia-Romagna?
Pergola Romagnola
What method is used to produce most Lambrusco?
Tank Method
What wine is considered the perfect pairing for Emilia-Romagna cuisine of pasta, cheese, cured meats and creamy pasta?
Lambrusco