Franciacorta DOCG Flashcards

1
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Variety for Franciacorta

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Pinot Nero and Chardonnay

Maximum 50% Pinot Bianco

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Variety for Franciacorta Saten

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Chardonnay and a maximum 50% Pinot Bianco

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Franciacorta Rosé:

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Minimum 25% Pinot Nero

Maximum 50% Pinot Bianc

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4
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Aging Requirements Franciacorta

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Franciacorta: Minimum 18 months on the lees after tirage (not starting before February 1 of the year following the harvest), 25 months total from the date of harvest

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Aging Requirements Franciacorta Saten and Rose

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Franciacorta Satèn & Rosé: Minimum 24 months on the lees after tirage (not starting before February 1 of the year following the harvest), 31 months total from the date of harvest. Both styles may also be Millesimato or Riserva.

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Aging requirements Millesimato

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Franciacorta Millesimato: Minimum 30 months on the lees after tirage (not starting before February 1 of the year following the harvest), 37 months total from the date of harvest

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Aging Requirements Riserva

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Franciacorta Riserva: Minimum 60 months on the lees after tirage (not starting before February 1 of the year following the harvest), 67 months total from the date of harvest

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Sweetness levels allowed for Franciacorta

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Dosaggio Zero (non-dosage), Extra Brut, Brut, Extra Dry, Sec, Demi-Sec

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9
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Sweetness levels allowed for Franciacorta Saten

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Brut Only

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10
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Sweetness levels allowed for

ranciacorta Rosé

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: Dosaggio Zero (non-dosage), Extra Brut, Brut, Extra Dry, Sec, Demi-Sec

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Sweetness levels allowed for Franciacorta Millesimato

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Dosaggio Zero, Extra Brut, Brut, Extra Dry

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Sweetness levels allowed for Franciacorta Riserva

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Franciacorta Riserva: Dosaggio Zero, Extra Brut, Brut

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13
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What year was the Franciacorta DOCG set?

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1995

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14
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Franciacorta principal soil type?

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Moraine, Limestone and volcanic material

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15
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Styles of Franciacorta

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Franciacorta
Franciacorta Satèn
Franciacorta Rosé
Franciacorta Millesimato (requires 85% from stated vintage)
Franciacorta Riserva (requires 85% from stated vintage)

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16
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Who is Guido Berlucchi?

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His house release the first modern sparkling wine in the 1960s

17
Q

Who produces Annamaria Clementi?

A

Mauricio Zanella of Ca’Del Bosco

18
Q

Describe Franciacorta Saten?

A

Only white grapes are allowed, must be bottled below 5 atmospheres (normal is 5-6)

19
Q

Is Franciacorta Rose achieved by blending or by the Saignee method?

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Blending with pinot nero