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1
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When Denominazione di Origine Controllata was established

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in 1963

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When first DOCG was introduced

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in 1980

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Italian Wine Classifications

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Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita (DOCG) / Denominazione di Origine Protetta (DOP)
Denominazione di Origine Controllata (DOC) / Denominazione di Origine Protetta (DOP)
Indicazione Geografica Tipica (IGT) / Indicazione Geografica Protetta (IGP)
Vino (formerly Vino da Tavola)

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4
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What was the latest DOCG and when

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in 2023, Canelli

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Major features of Piemonte

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Apennines and the Alps
Po River
Marl and Sandstones soils
Continental climate

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6
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What is the native grape of Piemonte

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Nebbiolo

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description of Nebbiolo

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High acidity, high alcohol and high tannin

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What are major red grapes of Piemonte

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Nebbiolo, Dolcetto and Barbera
Other red grapes: Brachetto, Grignolino, Ruchè, Croatina, Vespolina; and Freisa

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What is the most planted white grape in PIEMONTE

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Moscato Blanco
Other white grapes: Cortese, Arneis, Erbaluce and Favorita (Vermintino)

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10
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mos prestegious DOCG in Piemonte

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Barolo and Barbaresco

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Description of flavours in Nebbiolo

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Tar, truffle, rose petals and dried fruits
orange colour even in youth

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12
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Where you can find Tortonian soils

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La Morra and Barolo

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Where Serravallian sandstone soils could be found

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Monforte D’Alba, Serralunga d’Alba and Castiglione Falletto

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What are requirements for Barolo

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aged for 38 months with 18 months in oak

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15
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What are requirements of Barolo Riserva

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62 months of ageing

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Barbaresco ageing requirements

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min of 26 months at least 9 months in cask

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17
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Barbaresco riserva ageing requirements

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50 months

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18
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Which grape does Roero DOCG use apart from Nebbiolo

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Arneis

19
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What is the alternative name of Nebbiolo in Gattinara Docg and Ghemme DOCG

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Spanna

20
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Which 2 DOCG in 2008 that focused on Barbera grape

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Barbera d’Aste and Barbera del Monferrato Superiore

21
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What is the requirement of Barbera d’Asti normale

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short 4 months ageing before going to the market

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Requirements of Barbera del Monferrato superiore

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14 months ageing prior to release
6 months ageing in cask

23
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What DOCG was approved in 2010 and uses Ruchè grape

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Ruché di Castagnole Monferrato

24
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What are 3 DOCG using 100% Dolcetto

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Dogliani, Dolcetto di Ovada Superiore and Dolcetto di Diano d’Alba

25
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What is the minimum aging for 3 DOCG that uses Dolcetto

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10 months

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What was 1st DOCG for white wine to be promoted in Piemonte

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Gavi

27
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Gavi DOCG uses which grape

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Cortese

28
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Which DOCG is the largest in Italy in terms of producer

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Asti
Only sparkling and from Moscato Bianco

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What is the method used in Asti

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Charmat method

30
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What is Moscato d’Asti

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More artesanal product with ripe Moscato Bianco grapes

31
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What is another sparkling appellation

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Canelli DOCG and Alta Langa DOCG

32
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Sparkling from Alta Langa DOCG

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In style of champagne
Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes
en tirage 30 months and riserva 3 years

33
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What is style of Brachetto d’Acqui

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Rose and Rose Spumante from Brachetto grape

34
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What is the smallest and least populous region

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Valle d’Aosta

35
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Wine styles in regards to Valle d’Asota

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Rosso (Rouge)
Rosso Novello (Nouveau)
Bianco (Blanc)
Rosato (Rosé)
Passito (Flétrie)
Varietal Designated Wines (minimum 85%)
White: Müller-Thurgau, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Bianco, Chardonnay, Petite Arvine, Moscato Bianco, Traminer, Gewürztraminer, Pinot Nero (may be vinified as a white wine)
Vendemmia Tardiva/Vendange Tardive: Müller Thurgau requires a minimum 220 g/l must weight, all other white varieties require 250 g/l
Red: Gamay, Pinot Nero, Mayolet, Merlot, Premetta, Gamaret, Vuillermin, Fumin, Syrah, Cornalin, Nebbiolo, Petit Rouge
If labeled by subzone, the wines are subject to different varietal specifications.

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what is the most important DOCG in Lombardy

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Franciacorta
limited to sparkling winemaking

37
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what are aging requirements in Franciacorta

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Franciacorta: Minimum 18 months on the lees after tirage (not starting before February 1 of the year following the harvest), 25 months total from the date of harvest
Franciacorta Satèn & Rosé: Minimum 24 months on the lees after tirage (not starting before February 1 of the year following the harvest), 31 months total from the date of harvest. Both styles may also be Millesimato or Riserva.
Franciacorta Millesimato: Minimum 30 months on the lees after tirage (not starting before February 1 of the year following the harvest), 37 months total from the date of harvest
Franciacorta Riserva: Minimum 60 months on the lees after tirage (not starting before February 1 of the year following the harvest), 67 months total from the date of harvest

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What is the main grape for Oltrepò Pavese Metodo Classico DOCG

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Pinot Nero
with 15 months on lees and vintage 2 years on lees

39
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Grape of Liguria

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Pigato and Rossese

40
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DOCG of Emilia Romagna

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Colli Bolognese Pignoletto
Romagna Albana

41
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Which DOCG was the first for white wine in Italy

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Romagna Albana in 1987
Albana grape

42
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What is another name of Grechetto grape

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Pignoletto

43
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In which regions there is a production of Lambrusco

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Modena and Reggio

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