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Final Review Flashcards

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What were the main Ancient Civilizations in Italy?

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Etruscans (8th BCE)
Greeks (8th-6th BCE - “Oenotria”)
Romans (4th BCE - 4 AD

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What were the 2 main vine training systems introduced by the Etruscans and Greeks?

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Etruscans - Alberata - high trained on trees

Greeks - Alberello - low trained bush

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What is Mezzadria?

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Share cropping

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Who was instrumental in unification of Italy and what year?

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House of Savoy (Kingdom of Sardegna)

1861

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When was DOC legislation originally approved in Italy and which was the 1st DOC?

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1963

Vernaccia di San Gimignano DOC (1966)

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Who was key for the modern transformation of Toscana?

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Giacomo Tachis

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Who was key for the modern transformation of white wines in FVG?

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Mario Schiopetto

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Who was key for the modern transformation of Barbaresco?

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Angelo Gaja

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Who was key for the modern transformation of Torgiano, Umbria?

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Giorgio Lungarotti

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Who was key for the modern transformation of Aglianico and Fiano in Irpinia, Campania?

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Antonio Mastroberardino

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What historical figure(s) was(were) key for Barolo?

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Camillo Benso (Marquis intro the dry wines)
Giula Falletti (Count Cavour created dry wines)
Paolo Staglieno (Italian enologist)
Louis Oudart (French enologist - helped)
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What historical figure(s) was(were) key for Barbaresco?

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Domizio Cavazza

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What historical figure(s) was(were) key for Asti Spumante?

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Carlo Gancia

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What historical figure(s) was(were) key for Prosecco?

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Antonio Carpenè

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What historical figure(s) was(were) key for Trentino traditional sparkling wines?

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Giulio Ferrari

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What historical figure(s) was(were) key for Franciacorta?

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Franco Ziliani

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Key producers in Barbaresco

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Gaja

Giacosa

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Key producers in Roero Arneis

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Vietti
Giascosa
Ceretto

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Key producers in Barbera d’Asti

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Braida

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Key producers in Gavi/Cortese?

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La Scola

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Key producers in Colli Tortonesi (Timorasso)

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Massa

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Key producers in Franciacorta

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Berlucchi

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Key producers in Trento DOC (traditional sparkling)

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Ferrari

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Key producers in Teroldego/Trentino

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Foradori

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Key producers in Amarone della Valpolicella
Bertani | Bolla
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Key producers in Valpolicella Ripasso
Masi
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Key producers in Breganze (Bordeaux blends, Vespaiola)
Maculan
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Key producers in Prosecco
Carpenè-Malvolti
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Key producers of white wines in Friuli
Schiopetto | Felluga
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Key producers of orange wine in Collio
Gravner | Radikon
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Key producers of Vitovska in Carso
Kante | Zidarich
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Key producers of Schioppettino in Fruili Colli Orientali
Rapuzzi
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What are the equivalent PDO, PGI and Generic Wines in Italy?
DOC/G IGT Vino
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What was PDO designation for "Vino la Tabla" changed in Italy?
Vino
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What are the are the wines laws for DOCG
``` Top classification More stringent production criteria Lab analysis Independent Blind Tasting Seal of Approval (Gold) 74 DOCG ```
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What are the are the wines laws for DOC
``` Step below DOCG Less Stringent Lab Analysis Seal of Approval (Blue) 334 DOC ```
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How can you verify DOC/G?
Each has a certification tracking number
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What does Sottazona mean?
``` Sub-zone More restrictions (area/rules) than DOC/G Historic and/or Natural Conditions eg Classicos are sub-zones Specific to a grape type ```
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What does Classico mean?
1. Sub-zone (Sottozona) 2. Original / Historical growing area 3. Longstanding tradition/reputation
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What is a UGA?
Unita Geografica Aggiuntiva 1. Added geographic designation 2. Official, more restricted than DOC/G 3. Small than sub-zone 4. On labels 5. Typical same rules and DOC/G 6. Place of Origin / Higher distinction ("Cru")
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What is the IGT?
IGP - Indicazione Geografica Protetta 1. Middle Tier 2. Large production area 3. Less stringent rules, more flexible
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What is Vino?
Italian Generic Wine (Replaced Vino la Tabla) 1. Without origin only Italia 2. Indicate color (rosso, biano, rosato) 3. Indication of grape &/or vintage
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Describe Disciplinare
1. Official regulator DOC/G, IGT 2. Rules from vineyard to bottle Geographic/Location/Altitude Grapes Training system, density, yields ABV, Methods, ageing Chemical/Physical Labeling designations
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What is a Consorzio?
Association of producers, merchants, coops for DOC/G | Protect reputation
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What are the equivalents to a Consorzio in France and Spain
``` Comité Interprofessionnel (France) Consejo Regulador (Spain) ```
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What are the main mountains in N Italy?
Western, Central and Eastern Alps | Northern Apennines
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Where would you find Sedimentary soils (eg uplift of ancient sea bed)?
Langhe | Monferrato
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Where would you find Morainic soils (glacial deposits)?
Franciacorta N Piemonte Valtellina Val d'Aosta
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Where would you find Volcanic soils (extinct volcanos)?
Colli Euganei
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What are the main lakes in Northern Italy?
``` Maggiore Como Iseo Garda Adige ```
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What are the main rivers in Piemonte?
Dora Baltea Sesia Tanaro All flowing to Po River
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What are the main rivers in Lombardia?
Adda River Ticino Oglio All leading to Po River
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What river empties out of Lake Maggiore?
Ticino River
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What river empties out of Lake Como?
Adda River
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What are the important rivers of Emilia-Romagna
``` Panaro Secchia Taro Trebbia Po River ```
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What are the primary rivers in Veneto?
``` Brenta Piave Livenza Tagliamento Adige Po River ```
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What separates Veneto and Emilia-Romagna?
Po River
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Describe the climate in Alpine areas?
Continental with alpine influence
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Describe the climate in Padana Plain?
Fully continental
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Describe the climate in the Hills of Northern Italy?
Semi-continental moderated by lakes and rivers
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What is a moderating influence aside from lakes and rivers?
Mediterranean | Alps
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Where are pergolas most common in Northern Italy?
``` Piemonte Trentino Alto Adige Veneto Valle d'Aosta Liguria Emilia-Romagna ```
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Where is Aberello training most common in Northern Italy?
Valle d'Aosta | Liguria
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Where is Cordone Speronato found?
Single permanent horizontal wood (low trained) Good for medium-poor soils - mechanized pruning All over N Italy
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What is a version of Guyot training and were are both found?
Guyot is widely adopted across N Italy | Cappuccina is found in Veneto
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What are Geneva Double Curtain, Sylvoz and Casarsa and where are they found?
High training system Casarsa is a variant of Sylvoz GDC/Sylvoz found in Emilia-Romagna and Veneto Casarsa - central Fruili
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What is a tendone?
Training system that forms a "tent" | Common in the South for table wines
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What is Guyot?
Low trained, 1 or 2 horizontal spurs | Good for poor, dry, hillside soils
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What is Pergola Trentina?
Pergola with inclined arm | Trentino, AA, Veneto and Romagna
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What is Pergola Veronese?
Horizontal arms
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What are the traditional method (metodo classico) DOC/Gs?
Franciacorta DOCG Trento DOC Oltrepò Pavese Metodo Classico DOCG Alta Langa DOCG
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What are the Tank Method (metodo Martinotti) DOC/Gs?
``` Asti Conegliano Valdobbianden Prosecco Superiore Asolo Prosecco Superiore DOCG Prosecco DOC Lambrusco district (frizzante) Brachetto d'Acqui DOC ```
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What are the Ancestral Method (rifermentazione naturale in bottiglia) DOC/Gs?
``` Lambrusco district (rifermentazione naturale in bottiglia) Conegliano Valdobbianden Prosecco DOCG (col Fondo) ```
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What are the Passito sweet wines of Valle d'Aosta, Trentino, Piemonte, Liguria, Lombardia
``` Valle d'Aosta DOC (Fletri) Trentino Vino Santo DOC Erbaluce di Caluso (Piemonte) Cinque Terre Schiacchetrà (Liguria) Moscato di Scanzo (Lombardia) ```
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What are the Passito sweet wines of Emilia-Romagna?
Romagna Albana DOCG Colli Piacentini Malvasia DOC Colli Piacentini Vin Santo di Vigoleno DOC
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What are the Passito sweet wines of Veneto?
``` Recioto di Soave DOCG Recioto di Gambellara DOCG Recioto della Valpolicella DOCG Breganze Torcolato DOC Colli Euganei Fior d'Arancio DOCG ```
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What are the Passito sweet wines of Friuli Venezia Giulia?
Colli Orientali del Friuli Picolit DOCG | Ramandolo DOCG
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What are the 5 main Muffa Nobile wines of Northern Italy?
``` Romagna Albana (Albana) Trentino Vino Santo (Nosiola) Recioto di Soave (Garganega) Breganze Torcolato (Vespaiola) Recioto della Valpolicella (Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella) ```
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What are the main Rosatos DOC/Gs in Northern Italy?
Riviera del Garda Classico Chiaretto (Lombardia) Bardolino Chiaretto (Veneto) Alto Adige Lagrein Kretzer (AA) Ormeasco di Pornassio Sciac-trà (Liguria)
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What region is Nebbiolo mostly found?
Valle d'Aosta (Picotendro) Piemonte (Spanna) Lombardia (Chiavennasca)
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What are the names of Nebbiolo?
Picotendro - (Valle d'Aosta) Spanna - (Piemonte) Chiavennasca - (Lombardia) Biotypes - Lampia, Michet, Bolla, Nebbiolo Rosé
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What regions are Dolcetto mostly found?
Piemonte | Liguria (Ormeasco)
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What regions are Barbera mostly found?
Piemonte | Lombardia
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What regions are Croatina mostly found?
Lombardia (Bonarda) | Emilia-Romagna (Bonarda)
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What regions are Lambrusco Family mostly found?
Emilia-Romagna | Lombardia
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What regions are Sangiovese mostly found in Northern Italy?
Emilia-Romagna | Liguria
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What regions are Schiava mostly found?
Alto Adige | Trentino
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What regions are Turbiana mostly found?
Lombardia (Trebbiano di Liguria) | Veneto (Trebbiano di Soave)
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What regions are Pinot Grigio mostly found?
``` Valle d'Aosta (Malvoisie) Lombardia Trentino - Alto Adige Veneto Friuli Venezia Giulia ```
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What regions are Chardonnay found?
Lombardia Trentino - Alto Adige FVG Valle d'Aosta
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What regions are Pinto Bianco found?
Trentino | Alto Adige
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What regions are Müller Thurgau found?
Trentino Alto Adige Valle d'Aosta
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What regions are Sauvignon Blanc found?
Alto Adige | Friuli Venezia Giulia
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What regions are Gewürztraminer found?
Trentino | Alto Adige
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What regions are Pinot Nero found?
Valle d'Aosta Lombardia Alto Adige
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What regions are Bordeaux varieties found?
Alto Adige Trentino Veneto Friuli Venezia Giulia
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What are the main Inter-Regional DOC/Gs in Northern Italy?
``` Colli Luni Garda Lugana Prosecco Lison DOCG Lago di Caldaro / Kalterersee DOC ```
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What regions cover Lago di Caldaro / Kalterersee DOC?
Alto Adige | Trentino
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What regions cover Colli di Luni DOC
Liguria | Toscana
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What regions cover Garda DOC
Lombardia | Veneto
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What regions cover Lugana DOC?
Lombardia | Veneto
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What regions cover Prosecco DOC
Veneto | FVG
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What regions cover Lison
Veneto | FVG
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What are the styles of Brachetto d'Acqui DOCG?
dry, passito, spumante, frizzante | Dry is new
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What is grape can be used up to 10% in Franciacorta?
Erbamat
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What are the changes to Riviera del Garda DOC classico?
Now it is a DOC
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What changes to Valtènesi DOC?
Became a subzone of Riviera del Garda Classico DOC
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What is the subzone in Trentino DOC Superiore for Müller Thurgau?
Valle di Cembra
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What producer makes Bordeaux style fruit-forward, easy drinking wines from Merlot and CabSav in Trentino?
Tenura San Leonardo
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What is the royal estate that still producers Barolo?
Fontanafredda

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