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1
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Name three traditionalist producers in Barolo.

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-Giacomo Conterno
-Bartolo Mascarello
-Guissepe Rinaldi
-Lorenzo Accomasso

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‘Superiore’ for all three Dolcetto DOCG’s requires additional aging of how long?

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10 Months

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Spanna is a synonym of which variety and where is it used?

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Nebbiolo, in Piedmonte

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Roero DOCG produces wines from which varietals?

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Whites: Arneis (100%)
Reds: Nebbiolo (Min 95%)

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What was the first commercial vintage of Sassicaia?

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1968

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Name three DOCG’s that produce Nebbiolo based wines except for Barolo and Barbaresco.

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-Ghemme DOCG (Piedmonte)
-Gattinara DOCG (Piedmonte)
-Roero DOCG (Piedmonte)
-Valtellina DOCG (Lombardy)

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What is Piedmonte’s most planted white grape variety?

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Moscato Bianco (Muscat Blanc á Petit Grains)

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Piedmonte means what in Italian?

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‘The foot of the Mountain’

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What are the 11 Communes in Barolo?

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-Barolo
-La Morra
-Castiglione Falleto
-Serralunga d’Alba
-Monforte d’Alba
-Diano d’Alba
-Novello
-Verduno
-Roddi
-Grinzane Cavour
-Cherasco

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Bussia is in which commune?

Name a producer that makes a wine from this Cru.

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-Monforte d’Alba

-Poderi Aldo Conterno

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Bricco della Viole is in which commune?

Name a producer that makes a wine from this Cru.

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-Barolo

-Vajra

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Vigna Rionda is in which commune?

Name a producer that makes a wine from this Cru.

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-Serralunga d’Alba

-Massolino

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Gavi DOCG produces what styles of wine from which varieties?

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Dry whites from Cortese

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Arborina is in which commune?

Name a producer that makes a wine from this Cru.

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-La Morra

-Mauro Veglio

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When was Chianti elevated to DOCG?

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1984

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What are the two main varietals of Vin Santo?

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Trebbiano Toscano + Malvasia Bianco

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What is the only DOCG white wine in Tuscany?

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Vernaccia di San Gimingano

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From what vintage are Trebbiano Toscano and Malvasia Bianco not permitted in Chianti Classico DOCG?

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-2006

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What is the min % of Sangiovese required for Chianti Classico ‘Gran Selezione’.

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90%

The remaining 10% may be made up of red varietals traditional to the region.

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What is the minimum amount of Pinot Nero required for Franciacorta Rosé?

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35%

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What are the aging requriements for Franciacorta?

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18mths on lees
(25mths Total)

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What are the aging requirements for Franciacorta Satén and Rosé?

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24mths on lees
(31mths Total)

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Franciacorta Millesimato + Riserva require what percentage of fruit from the stated vintage?

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85%

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What is Ca’Del Bosco’s Tête de Cuvée?

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Annamaria Clementi

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What is the maximum amount of Pinot Bianco allowed in Franciacorta?

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50%

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Satén on a wine label in Franciacorta means what?

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The wine is BdB and was bottled at less than 5 atmospheres of pressure.

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Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Colline Teramane DOCG produces wines from which varietals?

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Min. 90% Montepulciano
Max 10% Sangiovese

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Aging requirements for Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Colline Teramane DOCG?

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1 Year from the 1/11 including at least 2 months in bottle.

Riserva: Min 3 years, including 1 year in Oak or Chestnut wood and 6 months in bottle.

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Moscato di Scanzo is often bottled in a slender 500mL bottle called what?

Name a famous producer that also bottles using this shape and where they’re from.

A

Futura Bottle.

Inniskillin, Niagra-on-the-Lake + Okanagan Valley.

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Sagrantino di Montelfalco DOCG is where and produces wines from which varieties?

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-Umbria

-100% Sagrantino

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Liguria has what kind of climate?

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Mediterranean.

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What are the doninant grape varieties for both red and white wines in Etna DOC?

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White: Carricante
Red: Nerello Mascalese

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Name the sole DOCG of Sardinia.

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-Vermentino di Gallura

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What is the principal varietal in Ciró BIanco DOC?

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-Greco

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What is the sole DOCG of Abruzzo?

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-Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Colline Teramane DOCG

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36
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Gravner and Radikon are both produced where?

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-Friuli

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37
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Pigato is a synonym for which variety?

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-Vermentino

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38
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What is the Italian term for Noble Rot?

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-Muffa Nobile / Muffa

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Name the three white grapes of Soave.

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-Garganega
-Trebbiano di Soave
-Chardonnay

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‘Vergine’ styles of Marsala may or may not be sweetened?

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-May not.

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What are the three styles of Marsala that can be produced?

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-Oro
-Ambra
-Rubino

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The following labeling terms mean what?

-Vecchio
-IP
-SOM
-GD
-LP

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Vecchio: The wine has met the requirements for Marsala Superiore

IP: Italy Particular

SOM: Superior Old Marsala

GP: Garibaldi Dolce

LP: London Particular

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43
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What are Caratello/Caratelli (Plural) barrels traditionally used for?

What size are they?

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Vin Santo + Balsamic Vinegar

Between 50L and 150L.

They are usually made from Oak, Cherry or Chestnut wood.

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What is the lake that borders on Bardolino DOC?

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Lake Garda

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What are the aging requirements for Franciacorta Millesimato?

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30mths on lees
(37mths total)

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What are Emilia-Romagna’s two DOCG’s?

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-Romagna Albana DOCG
-Colli Bolognesi Classico Pignoletto DOCG

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Sforzato di Valtellina DOCG produces what style of wine from which varietals?

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Min. 90% Chiavennasca (Nebbiolo)

Grapes must be dried to increase natural minimum alcohol from 11% to 14% and may not be vinified until 10/12.

Min 14% ABV

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Aging requirements for Sforzato di Valtellina DOCG?

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20mths from April 1st the year following harvest with 12mths in wood.

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49
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Moscato is Noto DOC + Moscato di Siracusa DOC are both where?

What do they produce?

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-South Eastern Sicily.

Whites: Moscato Bianco
Reds: Nero d’Avola

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What are the two DOCG’s in Soave?

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-Soave Superiore DOCG
-Recioto di Soave DOCG

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51
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What are the allowed varietals in Franciacorta?

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-Pinot Nero
-Chardonnay
-Pinot Bianco
-Erbamat

52
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Faro DOC is where and what is its dominant variety?

A

-Sicily

-Nerello Mascalese

53
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What are the two main soil types in Barolo?

A

-Tortonian (La Morra + Barolo) Softer, Sand based soils.

Helvetian (Monforte + Serralunga) Structured, clay based soils.

54
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What are the four original villages in Chianti Classico?

A

-Radda
-Gaiole
-Castellina
-Greve

55
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What is Franciacorta’s minimum alcohol %?

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11.5%

56
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What are the three main soil types in Chianti Classico?

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-Galestro (Clay-Shist)
-Alberese (White Calcerous Marl)
-Mancigno (Sandstone)

57
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What is the min alcohol % for Chianti Classico DOCG?

A

Classsico: 12%
Riserva: 12.5%
Gran Selezione: 13%

58
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Which river separates Barolo from Barbaresco?

A

-The Tanaro River.

59
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Soave DOC may produce what styles of wine from which varietals?

A

Whites and Spumante wines from:
min 70% Garganega
max. 30% Combined Trebbiano and Chardonnay.

60
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Name three DOCG’s in Piedmonte that produce wines from Barbera?

A

-Barbera d’asti DOCG
-Barbera del Monferrato Superiore DOCG
-Nizza DOCG

61
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What are the aging requirements for Chianti DOCG?

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62
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What are the four DOC’s in Molise?

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-Molise
-Biferno
-Tintila del Molise
-Pentro di Isernia

63
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What are the aging requirements for Barbaresco?

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-Barbaresco: Min 26mths from 1/11 of the harvest year, w/ min 9mths in wood.

-Riserva: 50mths from 1/11 of the harvest year w/ 9mths in wood.

64
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Biferno DOC produces wines fin what style from which varieties?

Where is this DOC?

A

-Reds and Rosato wines based on Montepulciano supplimented with Agliancio.

-Whites based on Trebbiano.

-Molise.

65
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What is the style of Recioto della Valpolicella DOCG?

A

It is made in the same way as Amarone, however isnt fermented out to dryness. Usually having around 50 g/L of RS.

66
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What are the three DOCG’s that produce wines from 100% Dolcetto?

A

-Dogliani
-Dolcetto di Ovada Superiore
-Dolcetto di Diano d’Alba

67
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What are the aging requirements for Franciacorta Riserva?

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60mths on lees
(67mths Total)

68
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What are the aging requirements for Barolo?

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-Barolo: 38mths from 1/11 of the harvest year, min. 18mths in wood.

-Riserva: 62mths from 1/11 of the harvest year, min. 18mths in wood.

69
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Procanico is a synonym for what?

A

Trebbiano Toscano

70
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Greco di Tufo DOCG produces wine from which varieties?

A

Min. 85% Greco
Max 15% Coda di Volpe

71
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Which DOCG in Puglia is dedicated to Rosé only?

What is its principal variety?

A

Castel del Monte Bombino Nero DOCG.

Min. 90% Bombino Nero.

72
Q

Prugnolo Gentile is a synonym for which varietal?

A

Sangiovese (it’s a specific clone)

Used in Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG

73
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What are the aging requirements for Rosso di Montalcino DOC?

A

Not to be released until September 1st the year following harvest.

74
Q

Sant’Antimo DOC is located where?

What does it allow?

A

Montalcino, Tuscany

The DOC allows producers an outlet to make ‘Super-Tuscan style wines.

Any autherised variety may be used, white or red.

75
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Moscadello is a synonym for what?

A

Moscato Bianco

76
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Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG produces wines from which varieties?

A

min. 70% Sangiovese (Prugnolo Gentile)
max. 30% combined other autherised red and white varieties.

77
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What are the aging requirements for Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG?

A

Minimum 2 years aging from January 1 of the year following the harvest, with the following options:

-24 months in wood

-Minimum 18 months in wood plus 6 months in an alternative container

-Minimum 12 months in wood and a minimum 6 months in bottle, with the remainder in an alternative container

Riserva: Minimum 3 years aging, including at least 6 months in bottle, from January 1 of the year following the harvest

78
Q

Prosecco may be released as a vintage wine if how much of the given vintage is used?

A

85%

79
Q

Cartizze is a cru in which DOCG?

A

Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco DOCG

80
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Morellino di Scansano DOCG produces wine from which varietals?

A

Min 85% Sangiovese (Locally know as Morellino)

Max 15% locally autherised red varietals.

81
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Aging requirements for Morellino di Scansano DOCG?

A

May be released from March 1st the year following harvest.

Riserva: Min 2 years from the 1st Jan including 1 year in wood.

82
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Where is Carmignano DOCG?

What style of wine does it produce and from which varieties?

A

Tuscany

Reds from a minimum of 50% Sangiovese.

83
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Which DOCG’s is Sangiovese the principle variety in Tuscany?

A

-Chianti
-Chianti Classico
-Carmignano
-Vino Nobile di Montepulciano
-Morellino di Scansano
-Montecucco Sangiovese
-Brunello di Montalcino

84
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What was the first vintage of Tignanello?

A

1971

85
Q

Describe Occhio di Pernice?

A

A rose version of Vin Santo made with a minimum of 50% Sangiovese.

86
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What are the three sub-zones of Cannonau di Sardegna DOC?

A

-Oliena
-Jerzu
-Capo Ferrato

87
Q

What varieties are permitted in Marsala Ambra and Oro?

A

-Grillo
-Catarratto
-Insolia

88
Q

Name two appellations that produce Falanghina based white wines?

A

-Campi Flegrei DOC
-Falerno del Massico DOC

89
Q

The Sila Mountains are a geographical feature in which appellation?

A

Ciró DOC

90
Q

What are the two DOCG’s in Veneto for Prosseco?

A

-Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosseco DOCG
-Asolo Prosecco DOCG

91
Q

How many DOCG’s are in Trentino-Alto Adige?

A

0

However 99% of its production is of DOC quality.

92
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What is the minimum elevation for vineyards used to produce DOCG wines?

A

170m

93
Q

Minimum alcohol for Barolo DOCG?

A

13% (12.5% at Harvest)

Wines labeled with ‘Menzioni Geografiche Aggiuntive’ or ‘Vigne’ must be at least 13% at harvest.

94
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Wines labeled ‘Rive’ in Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco must be what?

A

-Vintage Dated
-Hand Harvested

95
Q

What varieties are allowed in Barbera d’Asti DOCG?

A

90%-100% Barbera

Max 10% combined Freisa, Grignolino and Dolcetto

96
Q

What is the most planted variety in Alto Adige?

A

Schiava (Red)

97
Q

Which Valle d’Aoste DOC subzone produces dry varietal wines from Moscato Bianco?

A

Chambave

98
Q

What is the highest ABV Moscato d’Asti can have?

A

6.5%

99
Q

Trebbiano di Soave is a synonym for what varietal?

A

Verdicchio

100
Q

What are the sub-zones of Chianti?

How many are there?

A

-Colli Senesi
-Colli Aretini
-Colli Pisane
-Colli Fiorentini
-Rufina
-Montespertoli
-Montalbano

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101
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Name the two DOCG of Valtellina.

A

-Valtellina Superiore DOCG
-Sforzato di Valtellina DOCG

102
Q

Chiavennasca is a synonym for which variety? Where?

A

Nebbiolo

Valtellina, Lombardy

103
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Name the communes of productions for Barbaresco.

A

-Barbaresco
-Neive
-Treiso
-San Rocco Seno d’Elvio

104
Q

How much of a producers total maximum yield can be used to produce Amarone?

A

No more than 65%

105
Q

Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG is produced from which varietals?

A

45-95% Corvina
5%-30% Rondinella

106
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What are the aging requirements for Amarone della Valpolicella?

A

Min 2 years from Jan 1st of the year following harvest.

Riserva: Min 4 years from Nov 1st of the harvest year.

107
Q

Valpolicella DOC is produced from which varieties?

A

45%-95% Corvina
5%-30% Rondinella

Superiore must be aged for 1yr from Jan 1st of the year following harvest.

108
Q

Ormeasco is synonym for which varietal?

A

-Dolcetto

109
Q

Aglianico del Vulture DOCG produces wine from which varieties?

Where is it?

A

100% Aglicanico

Basilicata

110
Q

Which commune is Monprivato located in?

A

-Castiglione Falleto

111
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What is Calabrese a synonym for?

Where?

A

Nero d’Avola

Sicily

112
Q

What is the most planted red variety in Sicily?

A

-Nero d’Avola

113
Q

The principle variety of Est! Est! Est! di Montefascone DOC is?

A

-Procanico

114
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What are the five sub-regions of Valtellina Superiore DOCG?

A

-Valgella
-Inferno
-Maroggia
-Sassella
-Grumello

115
Q

What is Barolo Chinato?

A

A DOCG aromatised wine flavoured with Quinine.

Cappellano is the standard bearer.

116
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Name 3 Modernist producers in Barolo.

A

-Paolo Scavino
-Luciano Sandrone
-Elio Altare

117
Q

What are the sweetness levels for Marsala?

A

Secco: Max 40g/L RS
Semisecco: 40-100g/L RS
Dolce: Min 100g/L RS

118
Q

Name a DOCG that producers wine from 100% Barbera.

A

-Nizza DOCG

119
Q

The Roccamonfina Volcano is in which region?

A

-Campania

120
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Of the following three wines, which may be made Spumante?

-Soave DOC
-Soave Superiore DOCG
-Recioto di Soave DOCG

A

Soave DOC and Recioto di Soave DOCG may both be made in Still and Spumante styles, where Soave Superiore DOCG may only be still.

121
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What are the aging requirements for Brunello di Montalcino DOCG?

A

Brunello: 2yrs in wood + 4mths in Btl. Not to be released before the 1st Jan the 5th year following harvest.

Riserva: 2yrs in wood + 6mths in Btl. Not to be released until the 1st of Jan the 6th year following harvest.

122
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Greco di Tufo DOCG produces wine from which varieties?

A

Min. 85% Greco
Max 15% Coda di Volpe

123
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What are the aging requirements for Soave Superiore + Riserva?

A

Soave Superiore: 6mths
Riserva: 12mths

124
Q

Name a DOC in Tuscany for Syrah

A

Cortona DOC

125
Q

Name the DOC within Ruffina that allows for White, Red and Rosato made from international varieties.

A

Pomino DOC

126
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Name 3 synonyms for Nebbiolo and where they are from.

A

Spanna - Piedmonte
Chiavanesca - Valtelina
Picoutener - Valle d’Aoste

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