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1
Q

Pigato is genetically identical to what grape variety?

A

Vermentino

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2
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Which Lugurian DOC does not border the sea?

A

Ormeasco di Pornassio DOC

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3
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What is Valle d’Aosta’s most planted grape variety?

A

Petit Rouge

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4
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In Piemonte, which soil type is characterized by high sand content?

A

Sabbie astiane

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5
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What does “promiscuous viticulture” mean?

A

Planting vines amongst other crops

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6
Q

Classic Lambrusco wines are made in with what method?

A

Tank method

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7
Q

The majority of Trentino’s vineyards are found in which valley?

A

Adige valley

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8
Q

What is the defining characteristic of dolomite?

A

Its magnesium content

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9
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What Venetian winegrowing areas are known for having volcanic soils?

A

Soave, Gambellara, Colli Euganei

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10
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Who is credited with beginning Friuli’s quality revolution for white wines?

A

Mario Schiopetto

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11
Q

What grape(s) are used in the Rosazzo DOCG?

A

Friuliano

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12
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What grape(s) are used in Colli di Conegliano DOCG?

A

Bianco: Manzoni Bianco-based blend
Rosso: Marzemino-based blend

“Bianco” does not have to appear on the label.
“Rosso” does have to appear.

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13
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What grape(s) are used in Colli Piacentini DOC?

A

Malvasia di Candia Aromatica

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14
Q

What grape(s) are used in Riviera del Garda Classico DOC?

A

Groppello

Rose is Chiaretto

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15
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What grape(s) are used in Pornassio DOC?

A

Ormeasco

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16
Q

Capriva, Oslavia, and San Floriano are sub-zones for what DOC?

A

Collio (Goriziano) DOC

These are not officially recognized sub-zones but are known by consumers

17
Q

What grape(s) are used in the Cialla sub-zone?

A

Ribolla Gialla, Verduzzo Friulano, Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso, Schioppettino

18
Q

What grape(s) are used in the Rosazzo sub-zone?

A

Ribolla Gialla, Pignolo

19
Q

What grape(s) are used in the Faedis sub-zone?

A

Refosco Nostrano

20
Q

What grape(s) are used in Piave DOC?

A

Merlot-based blend, Raboso Piave

21
Q

What grape(s) are used in Piave Malanotte DOCG?

A

Raboso Piave-based blend

22
Q

In what region is the Piave DOC?

23
Q

In what region is the Colli Piacentini DOC?

A

Emilia-Romagna

24
Q

In what region is the Riviera del Garda Classico DOC?

25
Q

In what region is the Pornassio DOC?

26
Q

What is Sciactra?

A

A rosato wine made from Ormeasco by short skin contact

27
Q

What grape(s) are used in Monferrato Casalese DOC?

A

Grignolino

28
Q

In what region is the Monferrato Casalese DOC?

29
Q

Tinella and Colli Astiani are sub-zones of what appellation?

A

Barbera d’Asti Superiore DOCG

30
Q

What does “Urban” mean?

IWS Unit 1 (Northern Italy) (11 decks)

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