Emilia-Romagna IWS Flashcards
Which Lambrusco variety produces the lightest style?
Lambrusco di Sorbara
Pignoletto is genetically identical to which Umbrian grape?
Grechetto di Todi
Why are Lambrusco di Sorbara and Lambrusco Salamino often planted together?
Lambrusco di Sorbara needs Salamino to act as a pollinator
What was Italy’s first white DOCG?
Romagna Albana DOCG
Which two grapes are in the blend of Gutturnio DOC?
Barbera and Croatina
What is the maximum percentage of Lambrusco Salamino allowed in Lambrusco di Sorbara DOC?
40%
On what grape is Romagna Cagnina DOC based?
Terrano
Which variety of Trebbiano is the most planted white in Emilia-Romagna?
Trebbiano Romagnolo
Which variety of Malvasia is grown in Emilia-Romagna?
Malvasia di Candia Aromatica
Which Lambrusco variety produces the darkest, most full-bodied style?
Lambrusco Grasparossa
What is the Via Emilia?
An ancient Roman road that connected Piacenza to Rimini
What is the most important grape variety of the hills of Parma?
Lambrusco
What is the most important grape variety of the Bologna district?
Pignoletto
What is the most important grape variety of Romagna?
Albana
What is the style of Lambrusco Grasparossa?
Flashy, full-bodied and tannic
