Italy Flashcards
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First DOC of Italy ? What year?
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Vernaccia di San Gimignano, 1966
2
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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?
A
1980s
Elio Altare, Angelo Gaja, Luciano Sandrone, Paolo Scavino
Shorter macerations, small barrels (no Botti) ; wines more approachable in youth
3
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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)
4
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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
5
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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
6
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What seas affect Italy on the East Coast? West Coast?
A
East Coast ; Adriatic Sea
West Coast Ligurian Sea, Tyrrhenian See
7
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Two main soils found in Barolo ?
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Calcareous marl Tortonian
Helvetian Sandstone
8
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A DOC must be existing since how long before applying to DOCG statue?
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10 years
9
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Signification of Vigne Vecchie?
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Old Vines (not defined by law)
10
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French Synonym of Trebbiano Toscano ?
A
Ugni Blanc
11
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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
12
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Most planted white grape of Italy?
A
Trebbiano Toscano
13
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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
14
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What is Italy’s most planted grape variety ?
Second?
A
Sangiovese
2nd ; Montepulciano
15
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Nebbiolo’s synonyms in Trentino and in Lombardy ?
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Picotendre & Chiavennasca
16
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What grape variety is the fastest to ripen between Barbera, Nebbiolo and Dolcetto ?
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Dolcetto, Barbera, Nebbiolo
17
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What is Louis Oudart known for?
A
Fermenting the first dry Barolo wine, in the 1840s
18
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What are Chambave, Nus and Torrette ?
A
Subzones of Val d’Aoste DOC
19
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Can you name 4 subzones of Val d’Aoste DOC ?
A
Nus
Chambave
Enfer d’Arvier
Donnas
Arnad-Montjovet
Blanc de Morgex et de la Salle
Torrette
20
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What subzone of Val d’Aoste only produce 100% Prié blanc wines ? What styles ?
A
Blanc de Morgex et de la Salle
Still, VT and Sparkling whites
21
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In what Italian region do we find a grape named Petit Rouge ?
A
Val d’aoste, subzone Enfer d’Arvier
22
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In what DOC do we find the producers ARPEPE and Sandro Fay?
A
Valtellina Rosso DOC
23
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What DOC is shared between Liguria and Tuscany ?
A
Colli di Luni DOC
24
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What are the main white grapes of Colli di Luni DOC ?
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Vermentino (Pigato) and Albarola
25
What does the term Sciacchetra means on a bottle of Cinque Terre DOC wine ?
What varietal is it most likely to be mostly ?
Passito, Bosco, Vermentino or Albarola
26
Where can we find the communes of Riomaggiore, Vernazza and Monterosso ?
Cinque Terre, Liguria
27
French Synonym of the grape Rossese, found in Rossese di Dolceacqua DOC wines, Liguria ?
Tibouren
28
Lombardy wine regions are influenced by lakes, can you name two important ones ?
Lago Garda **
Lago di Como *
Lago d'Iseo *
Lago Maggiore
29
Red wines produced in the same area that Franciacorta DOCG can be labelled under what DOC ?
Curtefranca DOC (International vareities, Merlot, Cabernets, Carménère and others)
30
Terre delle Venezie DOC encompasses what regions ?
Veneto, Friuli Venezia Giulia and Trentino
31
In order to be labeled Franciacorta Satèn, what extra restrictions must be followed?
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
32
What is Moraine ?
Soil type. Left by a moving glacier (Glacial alluvial deposits)
Found in Franciacorta and Prosecco Valdobiaddene
33
Lake influencing Franciacorta DOCG ?
Lago d'Iseo
34
What minimum % of Pinot Nero must a Franciacorta Rosé be composed of ?
Can it be a rosé de saignée ?
minimum 35%
No, only blend
35
Minimum lees aging for a Franciacorta Millesimato VS a Franciacorta Riserva ?
Millesimato ; 30 months (37 total)
Riserva; 60 months (67 total)
36
Minimum lees aging time for a Franciacorta DOCG ?
18 months on lees, 25 months total
37
Franciacorta Riserva MUST be vintaged. True of False?
TRUE, 85% minimum of the stated vintage
38
Styles produced in Oltrepò Pavese DOC ?
Bianco, Frizzante, Spumante, Rosato, Varietals, Rosso, Rosso Riserva
39
DOC in Lombardy for quality Pinot Grigio?
Oltrepò Pavese Pinot Grigio DOC
40
Name 2 DOCs shared between Veneto and Lombardy.
Lugana DOC (Trebbiano di Lugana/Soave)
Garda DOC (all colors)
San Martino della Battaglia DOC (bianco, loquoroso (tocai Friulano))
41
DOC of Lombardy where we can find Lambrusco ?
Lambrusco di Mantovano DOC
42
Other than Franciacorta DOCG, what other appellations produce traditional method sparkling wine in Lombardy ? Name 2.
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)
43
What are Sassella, Grumello and Inferno ?
Sub-zones of Valtellina Superiore DOCG
44
Minimum aging for Valtellina Superiore DOCG?
2 years, including 1 year in cask
Riserva ; 3 years
45
Minimum % of Chiavennasca for Valtellina Rosso DOC ?
For Valtellina Superiore DOCG ?
90% for both
46
If a bottle of Valtellina Superiore DOCG has the term Stagafassli on the label, what does it mean ?
It was bottled in Switzerland, maybe aged as well
47
Name all 5 sub-zones of Valtellina Superiore DOCG ?
Valgella
Inferno
Grumello
Sassella
Maroggia
48
Minimum ABV% for Sforzato di Valtellina DOCG? Aging ?
14%
20 months total, with 12 in wood
49
In what region do we find Moscato di Scanzo Passito DOCG ? Is it white of red ?
Lombardy
Red
50
Synonym of Grechetto in Emilia-Romagna ?
Pignoletto
51
Name the 2 DOCGs of Emilia-Romagna.
Colli Bolognesi Pignoletto DOCG (Grechetto;frizzante, spumante, bianco superiore, bianco classico styles)
Romagna Albana DOCG (albana ; still and passito)
52
What does the term Muffa Noble mean ?
Noble Rot
53
Name the 3 Lambrusco DOCs of Emilia-Romagna.
Lambrusco di Sorbara DOC
Lambrusco Grasparossa di Castelvetro DOC
Lambrusco Salamino di Santa Croce DOC
54
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 ?
Solera system
12 years
55
What famous producer makes the Riunite Lambrusco ?
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
56
The Estate Ronchi di Gialla is known in what appellation ?
Friuli Colli Orientali Picolit DOCG
Monople for subzone Cialla
100% Picolit, passito styles
57
In what DOC do we find the producer Maculan ?
Breganze DOC, Veneto
58
What varietal is in a Breganze Torcolato Wine ? What style is it ?
100% Vespaiolo
Sweet style, VT or Passito
59
In what appellation do we find Gravner, Venica & Venica and Radikon ?
Lison DOCG
60
Synonym of Friulano grape in Friul ?
Tai
61
Livio Felluga's Terre Alte is labeld under what appellation ? What style of wine is it and what varietal(S) is it made of?
Rosazzo DOCG (Friuli)
Dry white
Friulano, Sauvignn blanc, Pinot Bianco
1981
62
Roagna's Montemarzino is labeld under what appellation ? what style of wine is it and what vareital(S) is it made of ?
Colli Tortonesi DOC
Dry white
Timorasso
63
Name a quality producer of Franciacorta DOCG
Bellavista
ca' del bosco
Berlucchi
Barone Pizzini
64
Guiseppe Quintarelli is known for what wine style ?
Amarone della Valpolicella
65
What DOCG do we find Bruno Giacosa ?
Barbaresco DOCG, traditionalist
66
Bisol Cartizze is most likely to be made with traditional or charmat method ?
trad
67
What method is used to make moscato d'Asti DOCG ?
What is the name of its red version ?
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
68
What does the term Sori refer to in Piedmont ?
Southern Exposure prize site
69
Permitted blending grapes for Barbera d'Asti DOCG ?
Dolcette, Freisa and Grignolino (max 10%)
70
T or F ? Alta Langa DOCG wines may be non-vintage or vintaged.
False
They MUST be vintage dated
71
Minimum corvina in Valpolicella DOC ?
45%
72
What vitage between 1971-73-75 what the best ?
1971 - vintage of the century
73
synonym of croatina
bonarda
74
corvinone vs corvina
corvinone mieux adaptée aux climats chaud
75
cépage plus planté de lombardy
croatina/Bonarda, Oltepo Pavese DOC
76
What impact did Cosimo III de Medici have on tuscany's wine production, in 1716?
He drew the boundaries of Chianti Classico zone, codified them into law.
77
True or False ? Fiaschi bottles, in the 17th century, was only reserved for low end wine bottling.
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.
78
What impacts did Bettino Ricasoli have on Chianti wines ?
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
79
What is Gallo Nero ?
Black Rooster
Logo of Chianti Classico Consorzio. Every bottle of Chianti Classico bear it, as a sing of authenticity.
80
1924 Vino Tipo law had what impact on chianti's wines ?
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.
81
What Estate was the first to add international varieties in its Chianti Classico wine ?
Tignanello ; 1971
Cabernet Sauvignon, Niccolo Antinori
First to aged his Tuscan wine in French barriques also
82
Chianti Classico DOCG wine may not be released before what date ?
October 1rst the following year of the harvest
83
Sangiovese minimum % for Chianti Classico DOCG ?
Chianti DOCG ?
Chianti DOCG;70-100%
Chianti Classico DOCG; 80-100%
84
What % of white grapes is allowed in Chianti DOCG ?
What varietals ?
maximum 10%
Malvasia Bianca Lunga
85
What year did Chianti Classico become a DOCG ?
1996
86
In what commune of Chianti Classico do we find the Conca d'Oro ?
Panzano, within Greve area
87
What communes of Chianti Classico is the warmest ?
Castelnuovo Berardenga
88
Can you name all 7 communes of Chianti Classico DOCG ?
San Casciano in Val Di Pesa
Greve in Chianti
Radda in Chianti
Castellina in Chianti
Gaiole in Chianti
Castelnuovo Berardenga
Poggibonsi
89
What is the highest elevation UGA of Chianti Classico ?
Radda
90
Match the soils with their composition;
A.Galestro
B.Albarese
C.Macigno
1. Hard calcareous limestone
2. Grey-blue Sandstone
3. Friable Shistic clay
Galestro ; friable clay schist
Albarese ; hard calcareous limestone
Macigno ; Grey blue sandstone
91
Name the 3 mains soils of Chianti Classico.
Macigno, Albarese, Galestro
92
Most planted grape of Italy ?
Sangiovese (about 8%)
93
What grape is the progeny of Ciliegiolo X Calabrese di Montenuovo ?
Sangiovese
Would be rather old, due to very high clonal diversity. Name would refer to Sanguis Jovis ''Blood of Jove/Jupiter''
94
Can you name at least 3 synonyms of Sangiovese ?
Tuscan: Brunello, Morellino, Sangioveto, Prugnolo Gentile, Calabrese, Sanvicetro
Southern Italy; Montepulciano
Calabria: Puttanella
Puglia:Tuccanese
Corsica; Nielluccio
95
Who is Carlo Ferrini ?
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
What does B-BS11 refer to ?
Biondi Santi Sangiovese Clone (Sangiovese Grosso)
97
5 main blending partners of Sangiovese ?
Canaiolo
Malvasia Nera
Colorino
Ciliegiolo
Mammolo / Sciacarello
98
What was the purpose of the Project named Chianti Classico 2000 ?
Identify highest-quality clones of Sangiovese (Conzorsio)
(lower yields, more concentration, thicker skins, earlier ripening, smaller berries, looser bunches, etc.)
1980s
99
Bush vine in Tuscany ?
Alberello
100
Prefered training system since the 1990s for Sangiovese vines in Tuscany ?
Guyot
101
What does the term ''Governo all'uso Toscano'' on a bottle of Chianti wine mean ?
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
A traditionnal Botti is made with oak from what origin?
Slovanian (often Croatian)
103
Vin Santo del Chianti Classico DOC wines are made of what two varietals mainly &
Trebbiano Toscano (Ugni Blanc)
Malvasia Bianca
104
What is of Occhio di Pernice?
Bonus point for meaning.
Rosé style of Vin santo (Sangiovese based)
Partidge's eye
105
Referring to Vin Santo production, what is the meaning of Appassitoio?
Madre ?
Vinsantaia ??
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
Format of a Caratelli ?
Origin of wood ?
50L
Chesnut traditionaly, but sometimes cherry, accacia, peach, mulberry
107
What traditional cookie is served with Vin Santo ?
Contucci
Similar to Biscotti, flavored with nuts
108
Lambrusco di Sorbara is commonly co-planted with Lambrusco Salamino in the vineyards. Why ?
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
TRUE or FALSE ? Chianti Classico wines can only be labeled with a UGA on Gran Selezione level ?
TRUE
110
How many UGAs have been approved in Chianti Classico ?
11
(2021)
111
Between those 3 categories, which one is the most produced each years ?
Brunello di Montalcino
Brunello di Montalcino Riserva
Rosso di Montalcino
Brunello di Montalcino ; 8 million bottles
Rosso ; 4,5 million btls
Riserva ; 1 million btls
112
What DOC on Montalcino's territory allow internationl vareities ?
Sant'Antimo DOC
113
What style of wine is produced for Moscadello di Montalcino DOC?
Still, sparkling and late harvest
85% minimum Moscato bianco (Muscat à petits grains)
114
Minimum % of Sangiovese for Rosso di Montepulciano DOC and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG ?
70% Minimum
115
Montepulciano encompasses what subzone of Chianti DOCG ?
Chianti DOCG Colli Senesi
116
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. Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Riserva DOCG (3 yrs)
B. Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG (30months)
C. Chianti Riserva DOCG (2yrs)
117
In what DOCG can we find the producer Fanetti ?
Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG
118
Name the 4 DOCs of Vin Santo in Tuscany.
Vin Santo des Chianti Classico DOC
Vin Santo del Chianti DOC
Vin Santo di Carmignano DOC
Vin Santo de Montepulciano DOC
119
How long can generally Vin Santo grapes be dried before the pressing ?
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
What famous cooperage is often used for Caratelli in Tuscany ?
Renzi Francesco
Often used for Modena Balsamic Vinegar aging as well.
121
italy's first DOC?
vernaccia di san gimignano, 1966
122
With what DOCG is Capezzana associated with ?
Carmignano DOCG
123
What winery is associated with Bogheri DOC and the Cuvée Sassicaia ?
Tenuta san Guido
124
Col d'Orcia is situated within what DOCG ?
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
125
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. 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
Who produces the cuvée Matarocchio ?
Antinori - Guado al Tasso
Cabernet Franc, Bolgheri Superiore DOC
700-800$
127
Who is Mario Incisa della Rochetta ?
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
Salice Salentino DOC is known for red wines based in what varietal ?
Negroamaro
129
Offida DOCG is based in what varietals ? It is situated within what Italian region ?
Pecorino or Passerina for whites
Montepulciano for reds
Marches
130
Name the 2 DOCGs of Abruzzo.
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
Name a DOC of Molise.
Biferno DOC
Molise DOC
Pentro di Isernia DOC
Tintilia del Molise DOC
132
White wine appellation close to Rome ?
Sweet late harvest version ?
Frascati DOC (Malvasia)
Cannellino di Frascati DOCG
133
Name a DOCG of Basilicate.
Aglianico del Vulture Superiore DOCG
134
Style of wine produced in Aglanico del Vulture DOC ?
100% Aglianico
Rosso and rosso spumante (trad. method)
135
What DOC of Puglia is known for quality Primitivo ?
Primitivo di Manduria DOC
136
Primitivo di Manduria Dolce Naturale DOCG wines are made with what method ?
Appassimento on or off the vines
137
Other than Primitivo, what are the two most important grape varietals of Puglia ?
Negroamaro and Uva di Troia/Nerro di Troia
138
What DOC is shared between Lazio and Umbria ?
Orvieto DOC
139
Main grape of Orvieto DOC ?
Trebbiano Toscano and Grechetto
140
Montefalco Sagrantino DOCG wines must age how long before release ?
37 months, including 12m. in wood + 4m. in btl
141
Montefalco DOC rosso wines must be 60% Sagrantino. True or False ?
FALSE
60-80% Sangiovese, 10-25% Sagrantino
142
Minimum % of Sangiovese grapes in Chianti DOCG and Chianti DOCG Colli Senesi ?
Chianti ; 70%
colli senesi ; 75%
143
What year was Sassicaia first released under Bolgheri Sassicaia DOC ?
2013
144
Emidio Pepe is a producer of what region and DOC ?
Abruzzo
Montepulciano di Abruzzo DOC
145
Wine styles produced in Montefalco Sagrantino DOCG?
Dry red and passito red
146
Who produces Tignanello ?
Antinori, chianti classico area, cabernet sauvignon blend
147
Who produces Le Paleo ?
Le Macchiole, Bolgheri, Cabernet franc 100%
148
Who produces Flaccianello della Pieve ?
Fontodi, single vineyard Sangiovese, chianti classico areea, toscana igt
149
Who produces Madonna del Piano ?
Valdicava, Brunello di Montalcino
150
Who produces Montosoli ?
Altesino, Brunello di Montalcino
151
Who produces Redigaffi ?
Tua Rita, Merlot, Maremma
152
Maxi mum % of Cabernet Sauvignon allowed in Chianti Classico DOCG ??
20%
153
Mount Amiata is situated in what region ?
Montalcino
154
What style of wine is produced in Moscadello di Montalcino DOC ?
Producer?
Still, frizzante, VT
Il Poggione (sparkling)
155
Main grape of Est!Est!Est! di Montefiascone DOC ?
Procanino / Trebbiano Toscano
156
Pomino DOC is situated in what subzone of Chianti DOCG ?
Rufina
157
Main grape of Morellino di Scansano DOCG ?
Sangiovese (minimum 85%)
158
Mt Taburno is located in what region ? Grape varietal associated with it &
Aglianico, Campania, Aglianico del Taburno DOCG
Minimum 85%, rosso and rosato
159
Vermentino di Gallura DOCG is located within what region ?
Sardinia (still, superiore, spumante, sparkling, passito, VT)
160
Main grape of Ciro Rosso DOC ?
Gaglioppo
161
Minimum aging of Taurasi DOCG ??
3 years,, inlu. 1 in wood
Riserva; 4 yrs, incl. 18m. in wood
162
Style of wine produced in Cannonau di Sardinia DOC ?
Rosso, rosate, riserva, passito, liquoroso, classico
85% minimum cannonau / Grenache
163
Allowed grape varietals for Marsala Oro ?
Grillo, Ansonica, Catarratto, Damaschino
164
Roccamonfina volcano is located in what region ?
Campania
165
Related to Marsala, what do these terms mean ?
Rubino ?
Vergine?
Superiore GD ?
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
A wine is labeled Brunello di Montalcino Vigna. what does it mean ?
Single vineyard
Lower yields
166
Difference between a Chianti Classico Riserva and a Chianti Classico Gran Selezione ?
90% minimum Sangiovese VS 80%
13% ABV VS 12.5%
30m. aging VS 24m.
gran selezione MUST be Estate fruits
166
Who produces Masseto ?
Antinori, 100% Merlot, Bolgheri
167
What is he blend in Gaja Ca'Marcanda Magari ?
Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot
167
What does Canaiolo bring to a blend with Sangiovese ?
Finesse and precision, mid-weight varietal
168
In what commune of Chianti is located Selvapiana ?
Ruffina
169
Can you name an Italian member of Primum Familiea Vini ?
Antinori
Tenuta San Guido
170
Who produces La Pergole Torte ?
Montevertine, chianti classico area, 100% Sangiovese
171
Where is Falesco ?
Lazio, Montefiascone area, quality producer
172
Who produces Sugarille ?
Gaja Pieve santa Restituta, Brunello di Montalcino
173
Who produces Cepparello?
Isole i Olena, chianti classico area, Sangiovese 100%
174
Where is located the producer Moris Farm ?
Morellino di Scansano DOCG
175
Where is Lacryma Christi ?
Vesuvio DOC, Campania
White and red blends, still, spumante and passito that reach 12% ABV
176
In what region do we find the varietal Falanghina ?
Campania
177
Minimum % of Greco for Greco di Tufo DOCG ?
Wine styles ?
85%
maximum 15% coda di Volpe
Still whites, riserva, and sparkling, sparkling riserva
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Quality DOC-DOCG for Aglianico ?
Taurasi DOCG
Aglianico del Vulture DOC
Aglianico Del Taburno DOCG
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In what region do we fin the islands of Capri, Ischia ?
Campania
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In what region do we find the varietal Casavecchia ?
Campania
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Minimum aging for Taurasi DOCG ?
3 years, with 1 under wood
Riserva; 4 years, 18 months in wood
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Only DOCG of Sicily ?
Style and varietal?
Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG
Rosso
50-70% Nero d'Avola
30-50% Frappato
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What is the difference between Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo DOC and Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG ? (Except origin)
Abruzzo; Montepulciano based-blend, only rosato styles
=Vittoria; Nerod'avola - Frappato Blend, rosso styles
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Terre de Chieti, Teate, Colline Pescaresi are subzone of what area?
Montepulciano d'abruzzo DOC - Cerasuolo d'abruzzo DOC
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Most important grape varietal of Falerio DOC ?
Pecorino (varietal wines)
Trebbiano Toscano (white blends; 20-50%) with pecorino and passerina
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Is Vernaccia di San Gimignano the same vareital as Vernaccia di Serrapetrona ?
No
Vernaccia di Serrapetrona (Marches) is Vernaccia Nera; rosso spumante
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What DOCG of Marches produce red wines based with Montepulciano grapes ?
Offida DOCG
Conero DOCG (blended with sangiovese)
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Between Vedicchio di Matelica and Verdicchio di Castelli di Jesi, which one produce a Classico style ?
Verdicchio Castelli di Jesi DOC and Verdicchio di Castelli di Jesi Riserva DOCG
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Synonym of Trebbiano Toscano in Umbria ?
Procanino
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What UGAs are situated within Greve in Chianti UGA?
Panzano
Montefioralle
Lamole
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The city of Catania is related to what DOC ?
Etna DOC
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Styles produced in Etna DOC ?
White, Superiore, Rosso, Riserva, Rosato, Spumante
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Synonyme of Nerello Cappuccio in Etna ?
Nerello Mantellato
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Can you name 3 Contrade of Etna DOC?
(142 total.....)
Cavaliere
Monte Rosso
Monte Serra
Volpare
Salice
Feudo
Calderara
Pino
Selmo
Presa
Pisano
Fleri
ETC.
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Minimum of Catarratto in Etna bianco ?
Nerello Mascalese in Etna Rosso ?
Bianco ; 60% Catarratto
Rosso; 80% Nerello Mascalese
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Name a quality producer of Etna Rosso DOC?
Tenuta delle Terre Nerre, Frank Cornelissen, Benanti, Planeta, Pietradolce, etc.
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Quality producer in Vittoria area ?
Arianna Occhipinti, COS, Gulfi
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What area of Sicily do we find Zibbibo?
Pantelleria DOC
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Synonym of Ansonica in sicily?
Inzolia
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Why did vin santo production double in 2006 in chianti classico DOCG ?
New law prohibiting white vareitals in chianti classico DOCG wines
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When was Brunello Gate? what was it ?
2008, wines of 2003
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Two main soils of montalcino
galestro, north altitude
clay in the south
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Goria law, what is it ?
created for balancing taxes for IGT wines, came with superbtoscan wines, 1992
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Who produces Batar ?
Querciabella, chardo pinot blanc (gouges)
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True of false, chianti classico must be bottled in a bordeaux shape bottle ?
no, fiasci is still allowed
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synonym of zibbibo ?
muscat d'alexandrie
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synonym of nero d'avola?
calabrese
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vessel other than oak which is used commonly in marsala?
cherry oak
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lambrusco ascuitto means?
mention sec
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what is vino del taglio ?
blending wine (generally colored and structures) produced for export market, other wineries to add color and structure to ttheir own wines
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majority of italian cork production is in what region ?
Sardigna ( 80% )
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Etna DOC produces mostly whites or reds?
red(55%)
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exposition of most qualitative red planting in the etna DOC ?
northern (less wind and rain)
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