Franciacorta & Prosecco

Question 1

What is the Minimum % of Glera in the following: Prosecco DOC
Conegliano di Valdobbiadene Prosecco DOCG

Answer 1

85%

Question 2

Explain the soil of Franciacorta?

Answer 2

Limestone, sand, and Morainic with good drainage.

*Morainic - An accumulation of boulders, stones, or debris deposited by a glacier.

Question 3

Explain the topography of Franciacorta

Answer 3

The movements of ice carved lake Iseo and formed the Amphitheater-shaped chain of hills that protect the valley from southern winds.

Question 4

What is the climate of Franciacorta?

Answer 4

The climate of Franciacorta is Continental [Pre-Alp], moderated by Lake Iseo.

Question 5

Name Five producers from Franciacorta

Answer 5

1. Ca’ del Bosco - Cuvee Anna Maria Clementi [55% CH, 25% PN]
   Cuvee Anna Maria Clementi Rose [100% PN - Saigne]
2. Bellavista - Cuvee Vittorio Moretti
   - Gran Cuvee Saten [100% CH]
3. Montenisa - Contesa Magi
4. La Montina - Brut Aurum

Question 6

What does Cruase indicate on a bottle of Oltrepo Pavese Metodo Classico?

Answer 6

Cruase in dicated that it is a Rose made from 100% Pinot Noir produced in the Metodo Classsico.

Question 7

What is the instituto Talento Italiano?

Answer 7

ITI is a group of 21 producers around Italy that identify themselves as makers of Metodo Classico Sparkling wine.
Franciacorta is NOT using the term.

Question 8

What is the River of Oltrepo Pavese Metodo Classico DOCG?

Answer 8

The river of Oltrepo Pavese Metodo Classico is the PO River.

Question 9

Name Five producers of Prosecco?

Answer 9

1. Adami
2. Villa Sandi
3. Bisol
4. Nino Franco
5. Ca’ Vittoria

Question 10

Describe the climate of Cartizze, Valdobbadiene, and Conegliano

Answer 10

The climate of the mentioned regions is Continental. However, the confluence of the cool alpine wind sweeping down from Belluno and the warmer wind from blowing from the Adriatic sea create an ideal environment for the retention of acid in Glera.

Question 11

What is the Lake of Franciacorta?

Answer 11

The lake of Franciacorta is Lake Iseo

Question 12

What is the River of Franciacorta?

Answer 12

The River of Franciacorta is the Oglio River

Question 13

What is the Single Subzone of Conegliano di Valdobbiadene Prosecco DOCG?

Answer 13

Cartizze [Hills]

Question 14

Name Five Rives of Conegliano di Valdobbiadene Prosecco DOCG

Answer 14

1. Rive del Colbertaldo
2. Rive di Collalto
3. San Giovanni
4. San Pietro di Barbozza
5. Santo Stefano

Question 15

What things does the term Rive Guarantee?

Answer 15

The term Rive on a bottle of Prosecco guarantees Vintage, Single Vineyard, and Hand Harvested.

Question 16

What does Col Fondo indicate on a bottle of Prosecco?

Answer 16

Col Fondo indicates that there is sediment in the bottle and must be decanted before serving.
In addition, this wines have no dosage.