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First DOC of Italy ? What year?

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Vernaccia di San Gimignano, 1966

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During what century did we start to talk about ‘‘modernist’’ producers in Piedmont?

Can you name two?

What defines ‘‘modernist’’ in Piedmont?

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1980s

Elio Altare, Angelo Gaja, Luciano Sandrone, Paolo Scavino

Shorter macerations, small barrels (no Botti) ; wines more approachable in youth

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What is the producer Bertani recognized for?

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Creation of the first Amarone wine, dry version of the then traditional Recioto style (1950-60)

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What is the longest river of Italy? What wine regions does it encompass?

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Po River

Piedmont, Lombardy, Veneto, Emilie-Romagna

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80% of Italy is composed of mountains. What chain runs from north to south of the Country?

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Apennines

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What seas affect Italy on the East Coast? West Coast?

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East Coast ; Adriatic Sea
West Coast Ligurian Sea, Tyrrhenian See

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Two main soils found in Barolo ?

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Calcareous marl Tortonian
Helvetian Sandstone

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A DOC must be existing since how long before applying to DOCG statue?

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10 years

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Signification of Vigne Vecchie?

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Old Vines (not defined by law)

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French Synonym of Trebbiano Toscano ?

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Ugni Blanc

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Trebbiano Toscano is known for the production of white wine, vin santi and brandy all around Italy. In Emilia-Romagna, it is also known for the production of ?

A

Modena Balsamic Vinegar

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Most planted white grape of Italy?

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Trebbiano Toscano

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What grape am I ? I am a perfect Terroir vessel, my wine have a high acidity and I am long to ripen. I am grown in Marches, Veneto and Lombardy and I am also known under the name of Trebbiano di Soave.

A

Verdicchio

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What is Italy’s most planted grape variety ?
Second?

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Sangiovese

2nd ; Montepulciano

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Nebbiolo’s synonyms in Trentino and in Lombardy ?

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Picotendre & Chiavennasca

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What grape variety is the fastest to ripen between Barbera, Nebbiolo and Dolcetto ?

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Dolcetto, Barbera, Nebbiolo

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What is Louis Oudart known for?

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Fermenting the first dry Barolo wine, in the 1840s

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What are Chambave, Nus and Torrette ?

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Subzones of Val d’Aoste DOC

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Can you name 4 subzones of Val d’Aoste DOC ?

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Nus
Chambave
Enfer d’Arvier
Donnas
Arnad-Montjovet
Blanc de Morgex et de la Salle
Torrette

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What subzone of Val d’Aoste only produce 100% Prié blanc wines ? What styles ?

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Blanc de Morgex et de la Salle
Still, VT and Sparkling whites

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In what Italian region do we find a grape named Petit Rouge ?

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Val d’aoste, subzone Enfer d’Arvier

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In what DOC do we find the producers ARPEPE and Sandro Fay?

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Valtellina Rosso DOC

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What DOC is shared between Liguria and Tuscany ?

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Colli di Luni DOC

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What are the main white grapes of Colli di Luni DOC ?

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Vermentino (Pigato) and Albarola

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What does the term Sciacchetra means on a bottle of Cinque Terre DOC wine ?
What varietal is it most likely to be mostly ?

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Passito, Bosco, Vermentino or Albarola

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Where can we find the communes of Riomaggiore, Vernazza and Monterosso ?

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Cinque Terre, Liguria

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French Synonym of the grape Rossese, found in Rossese di Dolceacqua DOC wines, Liguria ?

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Tibouren

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28
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Lombardy wine regions are influenced by lakes, can you name two important ones ?

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Lago Garda **
Lago di Como *
Lago d’Iseo *
Lago Maggiore

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Red wines produced in the same area that Franciacorta DOCG can be labelled under what DOC ?

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Curtefranca DOC (International vareities, Merlot, Cabernets, Carménère and others)

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Terre delle Venezie DOC encompasses what regions ?

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Veneto, Friuli Venezia Giulia and Trentino

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In order to be labeled Franciacorta Satèn, what extra restrictions must be followed?

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Only Chardonnay, maximum 50% Pinot Bianco

Minimim 24 moths on lees, 31 months total, VS 18 months and 25 months

Brut styles ONLY, maximum 20g RS

maximum 5 atm

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What is Moraine ?

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Soil type. Left by a moving glacier (Glacial alluvial deposits)

Found in Franciacorta and Prosecco Valdobiaddene

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33
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Lake influencing Franciacorta DOCG ?

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Lago d’Iseo

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What minimum % of Pinot Nero must a Franciacorta Rosé be composed of ?
Can it be a rosé de saignée ?

A

minimum 35%

No, only blend

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35
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Minimum lees aging for a Franciacorta Millesimato VS a Franciacorta Riserva ?

A

Millesimato ; 30 months (37 total)
Riserva; 60 months (67 total)

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Minimum lees aging time for a Franciacorta DOCG ?

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18 months on lees, 25 months total

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Franciacorta Riserva MUST be vintaged. True of False?

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TRUE, 85% minimum of the stated vintage

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38
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Styles produced in Oltrepò Pavese DOC ?

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Bianco, Frizzante, Spumante, Rosato, Varietals, Rosso, Rosso Riserva

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DOC in Lombardy for quality Pinot Grigio?

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Oltrepò Pavese Pinot Grigio DOC

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Name 2 DOCs shared between Veneto and Lombardy.

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Lugana DOC (Trebbiano di Lugana/Soave)

Garda DOC (all colors)

San Martino della Battaglia DOC (bianco, loquoroso (tocai Friulano))

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DOC of Lombardy where we can find Lambrusco ?

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Lambrusco di Mantovano DOC

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Other than Franciacorta DOCG, what other appellations produce traditional method sparkling wine in Lombardy ? Name 2.

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Oltrepò Pavese Metodo Classido DOCG (PN, Chardo, PG, PB)

Terre del Colleoni DOC

Sangue di Giuda dell’Oltrepò Pavese DOC (Dolce Rosso Spumante, Uva Rara, Vespolina, PN)

Riviera del Garda Bresciano DOC (Spumante Rosé)

Lugana DOC (Trebbiano spumante)

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What are Sassella, Grumello and Inferno ?

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Sub-zones of Valtellina Superiore DOCG

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Minimum aging for Valtellina Superiore DOCG?

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2 years, including 1 year in cask

Riserva ; 3 years

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45
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Minimum % of Chiavennasca for Valtellina Rosso DOC ?

For Valtellina Superiore DOCG ?

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90% for both

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If a bottle of Valtellina Superiore DOCG has the term Stagafassli on the label, what does it mean ?

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It was bottled in Switzerland, maybe aged as well

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47
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Name all 5 sub-zones of Valtellina Superiore DOCG ?

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Valgella
Inferno
Grumello
Sassella
Maroggia

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48
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Minimum ABV% for Sforzato di Valtellina DOCG? Aging ?

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14%
20 months total, with 12 in wood

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In what region do we find Moscato di Scanzo Passito DOCG ? Is it white of red ?

A

Lombardy

Red

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50
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Synonym of Grechetto in Emilia-Romagna ?

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Pignoletto

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Name the 2 DOCGs of Emilia-Romagna.

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Colli Bolognesi Pignoletto DOCG (Grechetto;frizzante, spumante, bianco superiore, bianco classico styles)

Romagna Albana DOCG (albana ; still and passito)

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52
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What does the term Muffa Noble mean ?

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Noble Rot

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Name the 3 Lambrusco DOCs of Emilia-Romagna.

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Lambrusco di Sorbara DOC
Lambrusco Grasparossa di Castelvetro DOC
Lambrusco Salamino di Santa Croce DOC

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54
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Balsamic Vinegar from Modena is aged with a specific method called Rincalzo. It is similar to what other traditional wine aging method ?

What is the average aging of a Balsamic vinegar ?

A

Solera system

12 years

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55
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What famous producer makes the Riunite Lambrusco ?

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Banfi

Top selling import in USA during 1970-80s. Low quality red fizz that was advertised to serve on ice. 11.5million cases sold, still unbroken record

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The Estate Ronchi di Gialla is known in what appellation ?

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Friuli Colli Orientali Picolit DOCG
Monople for subzone Cialla
100% Picolit, passito styles

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In what DOC do we find the producer Maculan ?

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Breganze DOC, Veneto

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What varietal is in a Breganze Torcolato Wine ? What style is it ?

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100% Vespaiolo
Sweet style, VT or Passito

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In what appellation do we find Gravner, Venica & Venica and Radikon ?

A

Lison DOCG

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60
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Synonym of Friulano grape in Friul ?

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Tai

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Livio Felluga’s Terre Alte is labeld under what appellation ? What style of wine is it and what varietal(S) is it made of?

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Rosazzo DOCG (Friuli)
Dry white
Friulano, Sauvignn blanc, Pinot Bianco
1981

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Roagna’s Montemarzino is labeld under what appellation ? what style of wine is it and what vareital(S) is it made of ?

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Colli Tortonesi DOC
Dry white
Timorasso

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Name a quality producer of Franciacorta DOCG

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Bellavista
ca’ del bosco
Berlucchi
Barone Pizzini

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Guiseppe Quintarelli is known for what wine style ?

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Amarone della Valpolicella

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What DOCG do we find Bruno Giacosa ?

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Barbaresco DOCG, traditionalist

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Bisol Cartizze is most likely to be made with traditional or charmat method ?

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trad

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What method is used to make moscato d’Asti DOCG ?

What is the name of its red version ?

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Tank Method (2.5 atm maximum)

May be labeled Metodo Classico if made with 2nd fermentation in bottle + 9 months on lees

Bracquetto d’Acqui DOCG

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What does the term Sori refer to in Piedmont ?

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Southern Exposure prize site

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69
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Permitted blending grapes for Barbera d’Asti DOCG ?

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Dolcette, Freisa and Grignolino (max 10%)

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T or F ? Alta Langa DOCG wines may be non-vintage or vintaged.

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False
They MUST be vintage dated

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71
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Minimum corvina in Valpolicella DOC ?

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45%

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72
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What vitage between 1971-73-75 what the best ?

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1971 - vintage of the century

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73
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synonym of croatina

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bonarda

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74
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corvinone vs corvina

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corvinone mieux adaptée aux climats chaud

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75
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cépage plus planté de lombardy

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croatina/Bonarda, Oltepo Pavese DOC

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What impact did Cosimo III de Medici have on tuscany’s wine production, in 1716?

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He drew the boundaries of Chianti Classico zone, codified them into law.

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True or False ? Fiaschi bottles, in the 17th century, was only reserved for low end wine bottling.

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False. It was, by law, reserved for high-end wine. It became a target for fraudulent wine, which is why it became associated with cheap low-quality wine with time.

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What impacts did Bettino Ricasoli have on Chianti wines ?

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Quality focus; late 1800s
- He invented the traditionl formula of Chianti Blend, made with Sangiovese principaly
- Return to bottle Chianti in Bordeaux shape bottles.
- addition of white varieties for young chianti wines
- adopted french practices; sealed fermentation vessels, shorter fermentation maceration times, lower vine training

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79
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What is Gallo Nero ?

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Black Rooster

Logo of Chianti Classico Consorzio. Every bottle of Chianti Classico bear it, as a sing of authenticity.

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1924 Vino Tipo law had what impact on chianti’s wines ?

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Allowed other regions - country to bottle wine with Chianti ‘‘type’’ on their label. It instigated the creation of the Consorzio Vino Chianti Classico around 1924.

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81
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What Estate was the first to add international varieties in its Chianti Classico wine ?

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Tignanello ; 1971
Cabernet Sauvignon, Niccolo Antinori
First to aged his Tuscan wine in French barriques also

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Chianti Classico DOCG wine may not be released before what date ?

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October 1rst the following year of the harvest

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Sangiovese minimum % for Chianti Classico DOCG ?
Chianti DOCG ?

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Chianti DOCG;70-100%
Chianti Classico DOCG; 80-100%

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84
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What % of white grapes is allowed in Chianti DOCG ?
What varietals ?

A

maximum 10%

Malvasia Bianca Lunga

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85
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What year did Chianti Classico become a DOCG ?

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1996

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86
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In what commune of Chianti Classico do we find the Conca d’Oro ?

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Panzano, within Greve area

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87
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What communes of Chianti Classico is the warmest ?

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Castelnuovo Berardenga

88
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Can you name all 7 communes of Chianti Classico DOCG ?

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San Casciano in Val Di Pesa
Greve in Chianti
Radda in Chianti
Castellina in Chianti
Gaiole in Chianti
Castelnuovo Berardenga
Poggibonsi

89
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What is the highest elevation UGA of Chianti Classico ?

A

Radda

90
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Match the soils with their composition;

A.Galestro
B.Albarese
C.Macigno

  1. Hard calcareous limestone
  2. Grey-blue Sandstone
  3. Friable Shistic clay
A

Galestro ; friable clay schist
Albarese ; hard calcareous limestone
Macigno ; Grey blue sandstone

91
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Name the 3 mains soils of Chianti Classico.

A

Macigno, Albarese, Galestro

92
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Most planted grape of Italy ?

A

Sangiovese (about 8%)

93
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What grape is the progeny of Ciliegiolo X Calabrese di Montenuovo ?

A

Sangiovese

Would be rather old, due to very high clonal diversity. Name would refer to Sanguis Jovis ‘‘Blood of Jove/Jupiter’’

94
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Can you name at least 3 synonyms of Sangiovese ?

A

Tuscan: Brunello, Morellino, Sangioveto, Prugnolo Gentile, Calabrese, Sanvicetro

Southern Italy; Montepulciano
Calabria: Puttanella
Puglia:Tuccanese
Corsica; Nielluccio

95
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Who is Carlo Ferrini ?

A

Italian winemaker.

1980s. Worked for Conzorsio Chianti Classico for the search of better clones os Sangiovese. (Technical Director)

Then consultant; Poliziano, Le Corti, Castello di Fonterutoli-Mazzei-Belguardo

Recent project ; Giodo (Montalcino and Sicily)

96
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What does B-BS11 refer to ?

A

Biondi Santi Sangiovese Clone (Sangiovese Grosso)

97
Q

5 main blending partners of Sangiovese ?

A

Canaiolo
Malvasia Nera
Colorino
Ciliegiolo
Mammolo / Sciacarello

98
Q

What was the purpose of the Project named Chianti Classico 2000 ?

A

Identify highest-quality clones of Sangiovese (Conzorsio)
(lower yields, more concentration, thicker skins, earlier ripening, smaller berries, looser bunches, etc.)
1980s

99
Q

Bush vine in Tuscany ?

A

Alberello

100
Q

Prefered training system since the 1990s for Sangiovese vines in Tuscany ?

A

Guyot

101
Q

What does the term ‘‘Governo all’uso Toscano’’ on a bottle of Chianti wine mean ?

A

Addition of fresh grapes, or partially dried grapes, or fresh must midway during fermentation. Historically used to assist with stuck fermentations. Now rare, but must appear on the label is used.

102
Q

A traditionnal Botti is made with oak from what origin?

A

Slovanian (often Croatian)

103
Q

Vin Santo del Chianti Classico DOC wines are made of what two varietals mainly &

A

Trebbiano Toscano (Ugni Blanc)
Malvasia Bianca

104
Q

What is of Occhio di Pernice?
Bonus point for meaning.

A

Rosé style of Vin santo (Sangiovese based)

Partidge’s eye

105
Q

Referring to Vin Santo production, what is the meaning of Appassitoio?

Madre ?

Vinsantaia ??

A

Drying room - Good ventilation, often on second floors of field structures

'’Mother’’ deposited at the bottom of the Caratello, yeasts and spent wine that carries over every vin santo bottlings. ‘‘Pied de cuve’’

Room where vin santo age until it is bottled

106
Q

Format of a Caratelli ?

Origin of wood ?

A

50L

Chesnut traditionaly, but sometimes cherry, accacia, peach, mulberry

107
Q

What traditional cookie is served with Vin Santo ?

A

Contucci

Similar to Biscotti, flavored with nuts

108
Q

Lambrusco di Sorbara is commonly co-planted with Lambrusco Salamino in the vineyards. Why ?

A

Lambrusco di Sorbara is an hermaphroditic vine specie. Its flowers only bears female organs, it must then be co-planted for pollinization and fruit set.

109
Q

TRUE or FALSE ? Chianti Classico wines can only be labeled with a UGA on Gran Selezione level ?

A

TRUE

110
Q

How many UGAs have been approved in Chianti Classico ?

A

11

(2021)

111
Q

Between those 3 categories, which one is the most produced each years ?

Brunello di Montalcino
Brunello di Montalcino Riserva
Rosso di Montalcino

A

Brunello di Montalcino ; 8 million bottles

Rosso ; 4,5 million btls
Riserva ; 1 million btls

112
Q

What DOC on Montalcino’s territory allow internationl vareities ?

A

Sant’Antimo DOC

113
Q

What style of wine is produced for Moscadello di Montalcino DOC?

A

Still, sparkling and late harvest
85% minimum Moscato bianco (Muscat à petits grains)

114
Q

Minimum % of Sangiovese for Rosso di Montepulciano DOC and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG ?

A

70% Minimum

115
Q

Montepulciano encompasses what subzone of Chianti DOCG ?

A

Chianti DOCG Colli Senesi

116
Q

Which of those wines requires the longest time aging ?

A. Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Riserva DOCG
B. Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG
C. Chianti Riserva DOCG

A

A. Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Riserva DOCG (3 yrs)

B. Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG (30months)

C. Chianti Riserva DOCG (2yrs)

117
Q

In what DOCG can we find the producer Fanetti ?

A

Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG

118
Q

Name the 4 DOCs of Vin Santo in Tuscany.

A

Vin Santo des Chianti Classico DOC

Vin Santo del Chianti DOC

Vin Santo di Carmignano DOC

Vin Santo de Montepulciano DOC

119
Q

How long can generally Vin Santo grapes be dried before the pressing ?

A

2-3 months.

Vin Santo di Montepulciano and di Carmignano require no press before dec. 1rst, jan 1rst for riserva and ochio di Pernice. Some producers will extend to drying time depending of the style desired.

120
Q

What famous cooperage is often used for Caratelli in Tuscany ?

A

Renzi Francesco

Often used for Modena Balsamic Vinegar aging as well.

121
Q

italy’s first DOC?

A

vernaccia di san gimignano, 1966

122
Q

With what DOCG is Capezzana associated with ?

A

Carmignano DOCG

123
Q

What winery is associated with Bogheri DOC and the Cuvée Sassicaia ?

A

Tenuta san Guido

124
Q

Col d’Orcia is situated within what DOCG ?

A

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG

125
Q

For each wine, name the dominant grape varietal and the appellation;

A. Arnaldo Caprai 25 anni
B. Gaja Pieve Santa Restituta
C. Ca’ Marcanda Promis
D. Ornellaia
E. Marco di Bortoli Vigna la Miccia
F. Sette Ponti Oreno
G. Castello Banfi Poggio all’Oro
H. COS Maldafrica
I. Querciabella Turpino

A

A. Arnaldo Caprai 25 anni ; Montefalco Sagrantino DOCG

B. Gaja Pieve Santa Restituta ; Sangiovese, Montalcino

C. Ca’marcanda Promis ; Merlot, Toscana IGT

D. Ornellaia ; Cab. Sauv. Bolgheri Superiore

E. Marco di Bortoli Vigna la Miccia ; Grillo, Marsala Superiore Oro DOC

F. Sette Ponti Oreno ; Merlot, Toscana IGT
G. Castello Banfi Poggio all’Oro ; Sangiovese, Montalcino

H. COS Maldafrica ; Cabernet Sauvignon, Terre Siciliane IGT

I. Querciabella Turpino; Sab.Sauv. Toscana IGT

126
Q

Who produces the cuvée Matarocchio ?

A

Antinori - Guado al Tasso
Cabernet Franc, Bolgheri Superiore DOC
700-800$

127
Q

Who is Mario Incisa della Rochetta ?

A

Fouder of Sassicaia. He planted Sabernet Sauvignon in Bolgheri ans released the first vintage of Sassicaia (land of many stones) in 1968. From 1945 to 1967, it was a private reserve for the family and friends.

128
Q

Salice Salentino DOC is known for red wines based in what varietal ?

A

Negroamaro

129
Q

Offida DOCG is based in what varietals ? It is situated within what Italian region ?

A

Pecorino or Passerina for whites
Montepulciano for reds

Marches

130
Q

Name the 2 DOCGs of Abruzzo.

A

Montepulciano di Abruzzo Colline Teramane DOCG (classico zone of Montepulciano di Abruzzo, min 90% montepulciano, max 10% sangio)

Torre Tollesi - Tullum DOCG (white, red, sparkling, varietal Pecorino and Passerina)

131
Q

Name a DOC of Molise.

A

Biferno DOC
Molise DOC
Pentro di Isernia DOC
Tintilia del Molise DOC

132
Q

White wine appellation close to Rome ?

Sweet late harvest version ?

A

Frascati DOC (Malvasia)

Cannellino di Frascati DOCG

133
Q

Name a DOCG of Basilicate.

A

Aglianico del Vulture Superiore DOCG

134
Q

Style of wine produced in Aglanico del Vulture DOC ?

A

100% Aglianico
Rosso and rosso spumante (trad. method)

135
Q

What DOC of Puglia is known for quality Primitivo ?

A

Primitivo di Manduria DOC

136
Q

Primitivo di Manduria Dolce Naturale DOCG wines are made with what method ?

A

Appassimento on or off the vines

137
Q

Other than Primitivo, what are the two most important grape varietals of Puglia ?

A

Negroamaro and Uva di Troia/Nerro di Troia

138
Q

What DOC is shared between Lazio and Umbria ?

A

Orvieto DOC

139
Q

Main grape of Orvieto DOC ?

A

Trebbiano Toscano and Grechetto

140
Q

Montefalco Sagrantino DOCG wines must age how long before release ?

A

37 months, including 12m. in wood + 4m. in btl

141
Q

Montefalco DOC rosso wines must be 60% Sagrantino. True or False ?

A

FALSE

60-80% Sangiovese, 10-25% Sagrantino

142
Q

Minimum % of Sangiovese grapes in Chianti DOCG and Chianti DOCG Colli Senesi ?

A

Chianti ; 70%
colli senesi ; 75%

143
Q

What year was Sassicaia first released under Bolgheri Sassicaia DOC ?

A

2013

144
Q

Emidio Pepe is a producer of what region and DOC ?

A

Abruzzo

Montepulciano di Abruzzo DOC

145
Q

Wine styles produced in Montefalco Sagrantino DOCG?

A

Dry red and passito red

146
Q

Who produces Tignanello ?

A

Antinori, chianti classico area, cabernet sauvignon blend

147
Q

Who produces Le Paleo ?

A

Le Macchiole, Bolgheri, Cabernet franc 100%

148
Q

Who produces Flaccianello della Pieve ?

A

Fontodi, single vineyard Sangiovese, chianti classico areea, toscana igt

149
Q

Who produces Madonna del Piano ?

A

Valdicava, Brunello di Montalcino

150
Q

Who produces Montosoli ?

A

Altesino, Brunello di Montalcino

151
Q

Who produces Redigaffi ?

A

Tua Rita, Merlot, Maremma

152
Q

Maxi mum % of Cabernet Sauvignon allowed in Chianti Classico DOCG ??

A

20%

153
Q

Mount Amiata is situated in what region ?

A

Montalcino

154
Q

What style of wine is produced in Moscadello di Montalcino DOC ?

Producer?

A

Still, frizzante, VT

Il Poggione (sparkling)

155
Q

Main grape of Est!Est!Est! di Montefiascone DOC ?

A

Procanino / Trebbiano Toscano

156
Q

Pomino DOC is situated in what subzone of Chianti DOCG ?

A

Rufina

157
Q

Main grape of Morellino di Scansano DOCG ?

A

Sangiovese (minimum 85%)

158
Q

Mt Taburno is located in what region ? Grape varietal associated with it &

A

Aglianico, Campania, Aglianico del Taburno DOCG

Minimum 85%, rosso and rosato

159
Q

Vermentino di Gallura DOCG is located within what region ?

A

Sardinia (still, superiore, spumante, sparkling, passito, VT)

160
Q

Main grape of Ciro Rosso DOC ?

A

Gaglioppo

161
Q

Minimum aging of Taurasi DOCG ??

A

3 years,, inlu. 1 in wood

Riserva; 4 yrs, incl. 18m. in wood

162
Q

Style of wine produced in Cannonau di Sardinia DOC ?

A

Rosso, rosate, riserva, passito, liquoroso, classico

85% minimum cannonau / Grenache

163
Q

Allowed grape varietals for Marsala Oro ?

A

Grillo, Ansonica, Catarratto, Damaschino

164
Q

Roccamonfina volcano is located in what region ?

A

Campania

165
Q

Related to Marsala, what do these terms mean ?

Rubino ?
Vergine?
Superiore GD ?

A

Rubino; Red marsala

Vergine; 5 yrs minimum aging, higher ABV (18%) and may not be sweetened

Superiore GD ? Garibaldi Dolce (historical reference to a 19th century general)

166
Q

A wine is labeled Brunello di Montalcino Vigna. what does it mean ?

A

Single vineyard
Lower yields

166
Q

Difference between a Chianti Classico Riserva and a Chianti Classico Gran Selezione ?

A

90% minimum Sangiovese VS 80%
13% ABV VS 12.5%
30m. aging VS 24m.
gran selezione MUST be Estate fruits

166
Q

Who produces Masseto ?

A

Antinori, 100% Merlot, Bolgheri

167
Q

What is he blend in Gaja Ca’Marcanda Magari ?

A

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot

167
Q

What does Canaiolo bring to a blend with Sangiovese ?

A

Finesse and precision, mid-weight varietal

168
Q

In what commune of Chianti is located Selvapiana ?

A

Ruffina

169
Q

Can you name an Italian member of Primum Familiea Vini ?

A

Antinori
Tenuta San Guido

170
Q

Who produces La Pergole Torte ?

A

Montevertine, chianti classico area, 100% Sangiovese

171
Q

Where is Falesco ?

A

Lazio, Montefiascone area, quality producer

172
Q

Who produces Sugarille ?

A

Gaja Pieve santa Restituta, Brunello di Montalcino

173
Q

Who produces Cepparello?

A

Isole i Olena, chianti classico area, Sangiovese 100%

174
Q

Where is located the producer Moris Farm ?

A

Morellino di Scansano DOCG

175
Q

Where is Lacryma Christi ?

A

Vesuvio DOC, Campania
White and red blends, still, spumante and passito that reach 12% ABV

176
Q

In what region do we find the varietal Falanghina ?

A

Campania

177
Q

Minimum % of Greco for Greco di Tufo DOCG ?

Wine styles ?

A

85%

maximum 15% coda di Volpe

Still whites, riserva, and sparkling, sparkling riserva

178
Q

Quality DOC-DOCG for Aglianico ?

A

Taurasi DOCG
Aglianico del Vulture DOC
Aglianico Del Taburno DOCG

179
Q

In what region do we fin the islands of Capri, Ischia ?

A

Campania

180
Q

In what region do we find the varietal Casavecchia ?

A

Campania

181
Q

Minimum aging for Taurasi DOCG ?

A

3 years, with 1 under wood

Riserva; 4 years, 18 months in wood

182
Q

Only DOCG of Sicily ?
Style and varietal?

A

Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG

Rosso
50-70% Nero d’Avola
30-50% Frappato

183
Q

What is the difference between Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo DOC and Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG ? (Except origin)

A

Abruzzo; Montepulciano based-blend, only rosato styles

=Vittoria; Nerod’avola - Frappato Blend, rosso styles

184
Q

Terre de Chieti, Teate, Colline Pescaresi are subzone of what area?

A

Montepulciano d’abruzzo DOC - Cerasuolo d’abruzzo DOC

185
Q

Most important grape varietal of Falerio DOC ?

A

Pecorino (varietal wines)

Trebbiano Toscano (white blends; 20-50%) with pecorino and passerina

186
Q

Is Vernaccia di San Gimignano the same vareital as Vernaccia di Serrapetrona ?

A

No

Vernaccia di Serrapetrona (Marches) is Vernaccia Nera; rosso spumante

187
Q

What DOCG of Marches produce red wines based with Montepulciano grapes ?

A

Offida DOCG
Conero DOCG (blended with sangiovese)

188
Q

Between Vedicchio di Matelica and Verdicchio di Castelli di Jesi, which one produce a Classico style ?

A

Verdicchio Castelli di Jesi DOC and Verdicchio di Castelli di Jesi Riserva DOCG

189
Q

Synonym of Trebbiano Toscano in Umbria ?

A

Procanino

190
Q

What UGAs are situated within Greve in Chianti UGA?

A

Panzano
Montefioralle
Lamole

191
Q

The city of Catania is related to what DOC ?

A

Etna DOC

192
Q

Styles produced in Etna DOC ?

A

White, Superiore, Rosso, Riserva, Rosato, Spumante

193
Q

Synonyme of Nerello Cappuccio in Etna ?

A

Nerello Mantellato

194
Q

Can you name 3 Contrade of Etna DOC?

A

(142 total…..)

Cavaliere
Monte Rosso
Monte Serra
Volpare
Salice
Feudo
Calderara
Pino
Selmo
Presa
Pisano
Fleri

ETC.

195
Q

Minimum of Catarratto in Etna bianco ?
Nerello Mascalese in Etna Rosso ?

A

Bianco ; 60% Catarratto
Rosso; 80% Nerello Mascalese

196
Q

Name a quality producer of Etna Rosso DOC?

A

Tenuta delle Terre Nerre, Frank Cornelissen, Benanti, Planeta, Pietradolce, etc.

197
Q

Quality producer in Vittoria area ?

A

Arianna Occhipinti, COS, Gulfi

198
Q

What area of Sicily do we find Zibbibo?

A

Pantelleria DOC

199
Q

Synonym of Ansonica in sicily?

A

Inzolia

200
Q

Why did vin santo production double in 2006 in chianti classico DOCG ?

A

New law prohibiting white vareitals in chianti classico DOCG wines

201
Q

When was Brunello Gate? what was it ?

A

2008, wines of 2003

202
Q

Two main soils of montalcino

A

galestro, north altitude

clay in the south

203
Q

Goria law, what is it ?

A

created for balancing taxes for IGT wines, came with superbtoscan wines, 1992

204
Q

Who produces Batar ?

A

Querciabella, chardo pinot blanc (gouges)

205
Q

True of false, chianti classico must be bottled in a bordeaux shape bottle ?

A

no, fiasci is still allowed

206
Q

synonym of zibbibo ?

A

muscat d’alexandrie

207
Q

synonym of nero d’avola?

A

calabrese

208
Q

vessel other than oak which is used commonly in marsala?

A

cherry oak

209
Q

lambrusco ascuitto means?

A

mention sec

210
Q

what is vino del taglio ?

A

blending wine (generally colored and structures) produced for export market, other wineries to add color and structure to ttheir own wines

211
Q

majority of italian cork production is in what region ?

A

Sardigna ( 80% )

212
Q

Etna DOC produces mostly whites or reds?

A

red(55%)

213
Q

exposition of most qualitative red planting in the etna DOC ?

A

northern (less wind and rain)

214
Q
A

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