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Franciacorta Flashcards

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What are still wines from Franciacorta released as?

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Curtefranca DOC or Sebino IGT

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What did Curtefranca DOC used to be called?

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formerly Terre di Franciacorta

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What house released the first modern sparkling wines in the 1960s?

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Guido Berlucchi

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Mauricio Zanella is associated with which Franciacorta house?

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Ca’ del Bosco

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What is the prestige cuvee of Ca’ del Bosco?

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Annamaria Clementi

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In what year did Franciacorta become a DOCG?

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1995

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What grapes are allowed for Franciacorta

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Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and max 50% Pinot Bianco

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How long must NV Franciacorta be aged before released?

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18 months on the less; not released until 25 months after harvest

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At what atmospheric level are bottles of Franciacorta?

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5-6; Satèn must be under 5 though

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What grapes are required for Franciacorta rose?

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at least 25% Pinot Nero made by blending rather than saignée

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What is the name for a vintage Franciacorta?

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Millesimato

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What are the aging requirements for millesimato Franciacorta?

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Cannot be released before 37 months after harvest

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What is the minimum amount of grapes allowed for the stated year?

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At least 85% percent must be from the stated year (unlike Champagne where it is 100%)

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What are the requirements for vintage riserva Franciacorta?

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At least 5 years on the less

Release after at least 67 months

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Non-vintage Franciacorta can be released in a variety of sweetness levels except for what style?

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Satèn can only be Brut

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What is the Italian name for dosage?

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Dosato

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17
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What is another traditional method sparkling in Lombardy besides Franciacorta?

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Oltrepò Pavese Metodo Classico DOCG

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What is the assemblage for Oltrepò Pavese Metodo Classico?

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At least 70% Pinot Nero; if it is labeled “Pinot Nero” and “Pinot Nero Rosé” it must be 85%

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Who makes “Franciacorta ‘61” and “Cuvee ‘61”?

20
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How are still wines of Oltrepò Pavese Metodo Classico DOCG released?

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Oltrepò Pavese DOC

21
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What are the aging requirements for Oltrepò Pavese Metodo Classico DOC?

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NV - 15months on the lees

Vintage - 2 years on the lees

22
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What lake is near Franciacorta?

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Lago d’Iseo aka Sebino

23
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What major city is in Franciacorta?

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Brescia, which is also the province

24
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How far away from Milan is Franciacorta?

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An hour east

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How many bottles of Franciacorta were sold in 2012?
14 million
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Who is the chair of the Franciacorta Consortium?
Mauricio Zanella
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How many hectares are planted in Franciacorta?
2,876 hectares of vines planted | an increase of over 140% in the last 10 years
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What is the max yield for Franciacorta?
60 hl/ha
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What law in regards to the Reserves changed in Franciacorta in 2011?
The region is allowed to pick 10 more quintals of grapes over the allowable 100 quintals to hold the wine in reserve for low yield years.
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What sweetness levels are allowed for Non-vintage Franciacorta?
``` All categories. Dosaggio Zero (non-dosage), Extra Brut, Brut, Extra Dry, Sec, Demi-Sec ```
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What sweetness levels are allowed for Non-vintage Franciacorta Satèn?
Brut only
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What sweetness levels are allowed for Non-vintage Franciacorta Rosé?
``` All categories. Dosaggio Zero (non-dosage), Extra Brut, Brut, Extra Dry, Sec, Demi-Sec ```
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What sweetness levels are allowed for Franciacorta Millesimato?
Dosaggio Zero (non-dosage), Extra Brut, Brut, Extra Dry No Sec or Demi-Sec
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What sweetness levels are allowed for Franciacorta Riserva?
Dosaggio Zero (non-dosage), Extra Brut, Brut only No Extra Dry, Sec, Demi-Sec
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What styles of Franciacorta can be made into a Riserva?
Rosé, Millesimato, and Satèn | no non-vintage
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How many grams of sugar for Undosed Franciacorta?
0 to 3 g/l
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How many grams of sugar for Extra Brut Franciacorta?
0 to 6 g/l
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How many grams of sugar for Brut Franciacorta?
0 to 12 g/l
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How many grams of sugar for Extra Dry Franciacorta?
12 to 17 g/l
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How many grams of sugar for Sec Franciacorta?
17 to 32 g/l
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Ho many grams of sugar for Demi-Sec Franciacorta?
32 to 50 g/l

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