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Franciacorta Flashcards

1
Q

​In what region is Franciacorta produced?

A

Franciacorta is located in the Lombardia.

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Briefly describe the geography of the region

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Region that is surrounded by low hills
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Flat region

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3
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Describe the Climate

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Warm, Continental
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Moderating influences:
- Cold ait from Alps
- Lake Iseo moderates the temperature
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4
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What are the risks of the climate?

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Rain in Autumn forces the harvest to be early (mind-august/septemer)
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Humidity

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5
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Briefly explain the principles of the soils

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6 general soils, all with difference potentials in regard of the varieties and styles.
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It is normal to blend different vineyards to create balance.

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6
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Which Grape-varieties are allowed?

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Pinot Noir
Chardonnay
Pinot Blanc

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7
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What are the rules of planting-density?

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4500 plants/ha

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8
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What are the rules of training-systems?

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Heavy cropping training systems like Pergola, Geneva Double Curtains, etc. is prohibited.
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Since the 1990’s Guyot have become the norm.

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9
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What is the max. yield?

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65 hl/ha

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10
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What are the rules of pressing?

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  • Whole bunch by law

- Direct press allowed for Rosé and reds for blending.

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11
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What is the trend of fermentation? Vats and Malo.

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Use of Malolactic producers varies from producers.
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Traditional fermentation on stainless steel - Some using old oak for Millesimato and Riserva

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12
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Name the different winestyles within the DOCG of Franciacorta

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Non-vintage, Satén, Rosé, Millesimato, Riserva

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13
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Explain the rules of Non-vintage

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Max. 50% Pinot Bianco
Chardonnay and Pinot Noir as main-grapes
18 months on lees

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14
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Explain the rules of Satén

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"Blanc de Blanc"
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Chardonnay and Pinot Blanc allowed
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24 months on lees
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Must be within the Brut designation
	* 
Max 5 bars of pressure.
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15
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Explain the rules of Rosé

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Assemblage & Saigneé both allowed
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Min. 35% Pinot Noir
	* 
Min. 24 months on lees
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16
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Explain the rules of Millesimato

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Min. 85% of declared vintage

30 months on lees

17
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Explain the rules of Riserva

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Min. 85% of declared vintage

60 months on lees

18
Q

Name the three largest producers

A 
Bellavista
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Ca' del Bosco
	* 
Guido Berlucchi
19
Q

In percentage, how much is export and domestic sales?

A

90% domestic

10% export

20
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What are the main export-markets?

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Japan, Switzerland, Germany, USA

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