Italy Flashcards
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What influences the climate of Northern Italy?
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The Alps
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What regions in Northern Italy have cooler climates?
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Piedmont, Trentino, Friuli-Venezia Giulia
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What types of wines are produced in cooler climates like Northern Italy?
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High-acid white and red wines
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What is the climate like in Central Italy?
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A mix of coastal and inland regions with moderate temperatures
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What kind of wines does Central Italy produce?
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Balanced wines, especially reds like Sangiovese
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Describe the climate of Southern Italy.
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Mediterranean, with hot, dry summers and mild winters
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What types of wines are produced in Southern Italy?
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Full-bodied reds and rich whites
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What is Vino da Tavola (VdT)?
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Basic table wine, often without any geographic indication
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What does Indicazione Geografica Tipica (IGT) mean?
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Wines from specific regions with fewer regulations
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What does Denominazione di Origine Controllata (DOC) stand for?
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A controlled designation for wines meeting strict regional regulations
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What is Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita (DOCG)?
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The highest quality classification with rigorous standards
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What is Piedmont famous for?
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Barolo, Barbaresco, and Asti Spumante
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What is Tuscany known for?
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Chianti, Brunello di Montalcino, and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano
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What is Veneto famous for?
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Amarone, Prosecco, and Valpolicella
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What wines are produced in Emilia-Romagna?
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Lambrusco and Albana di Romagna
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What is Sicily known for?
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Nero d’Avola, Marsala, and Cerasuolo di Vittoria
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Where is Nebbiolo primarily found?
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Piedmont, particularly in Barolo and Barbaresco
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What grape is dominant in Tuscany?
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Sangiovese
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What is Corvina used for?
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Amarone and Valpolicella wines in Veneto
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What grape is used in Prosecco?
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Glera
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Where is Nero d’Avola grown?
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Sicily
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What grape is Barbera?
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Grown in Piedmont, it produces high-acid wines
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Where is Aglianico found?
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Southern Italy, particularly in Campania and Basilicata
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What wine is made from Nebbiolo in Piedmont?
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Barolo and Barbaresco
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What is Asti Spumante made from?
Moscato
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What grape is Chianti primarily made from?
Sangiovese
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What is Brunello di Montalcino made from?
100% Sangiovese (locally called Brunello)
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What is Vino Nobile di Montepulciano made from?
Mainly Sangiovese, with some Canaiolo and Merlot
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What grapes are used in Amarone della Valpolicella?
Corvina, Corvinone, and Rondinella
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What grape is used in Valpolicella?
Primarily Corvina and Rondinella
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What is Nero d'Avola?
A full-bodied red wine from Sicily
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What is Marsala made from?
Grillo or Catarratto (fortified wine)
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What is Recioto?
A sweet wine made from dried grapes
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What is Ripasso?
A technique used in Valpolicella where basic Valpolicella wine is refermented on Amarone or Recioto skins
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What is Amarone?
A dry red wine from the Valpolicella region made from partially dried grapes
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What is Vin Santo?
A Tuscan dessert wine made from dried white grapes
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What does Riserva mean?
A wine aged longer than the standard, indicating more complexity
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What does Superiore indicate?
A wine of higher quality, often with higher alcohol content or extended aging
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What does Classico refer to?
Wines made in the traditional or historic heart of a wine region
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What is Gran Selezione?
A specific classification for top-tier Chianti Classico wines
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What is Prosecco DOC?
Basic Prosecco made using the Charmat method (secondary fermentation in tanks)
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What is Prosecco DOCG?
The highest quality Prosecco from specific regions with stricter quality controls
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Which DOCGs are in Piedmont?
Barolo DOCG, Barbaresco DOCG, Asti DOCG
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Which DOCGs are in Tuscany?
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG, Chianti Classico DOCG
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Which DOCGs are in Veneto?
Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG, Prosecco DOCG
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Which DOCG is in Sicily?
Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG
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Which DOCG is in Emilia-Romagna?
Colli Bolognesi Pignoletto DOCG
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How long must Barolo Riserva be aged?
At least 5 years
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How long must Barbaresco Riserva be aged?
At least 4 years
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How long must Chianti Riserva be aged?
At least 2 years
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How long must Chianti Superiore be aged?
At least 1 year, with higher alcohol content
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How long must Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Riserva be aged?
At least 3 years
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How long must Brunello di Montalcino Riserva be aged?
At least 5 years
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How long must Brunello di Montalcino age in oak barrels?
At least 2 years
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What is Chianti Classico DOCG known for?
The traditional heart of the Chianti region
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What is Chianti Rufina known for?
Higher-altitude vineyards with cooler climates
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What is Chianti Colli Senesi known for?
Wines with more finesse, located around Siena
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What is Chianti Colli Aretini known for?
Full-bodied style of Chianti
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What is the role of the Alps in Northern Italy’s climate?
The Alps create cooler, temperate conditions in the northern regions
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How does the Mediterranean climate in Southern Italy influence its wine production?
It allows for the production of full-bodied reds and rich whites due to hot summers and mild winters
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Which regions in Central Italy benefit from a balanced climate?
Tuscany and Umbria
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How does the coastal influence in Central Italy affect wine styles?
The coast moderates the temperatures, leading to wines with balanced acidity and ripeness
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What type of wine does the Vino da Tavola classification represent?
A basic table wine, often without specific geographic indication
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How does IGT (Indicazione Geografica Tipica) allow flexibility in winemaking?
It allows winemakers to produce wines from specific regions but with fewer regulatory constraints
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What kind of wines are classified under DOC?
Wines that meet strict regional standards, including vineyard practices and production methods
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What does the DOCG classification guarantee?
It guarantees geographical origin and quality, with wines subjected to more rigorous standards, including tasting panels
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What is Asti Spumante known for?
A sparkling wine made from Moscato grapes in Piedmont
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Which grape varietal is used for Brunello di Montalcino?
100% Sangiovese
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What is the key characteristic of the wine from the Veneto region?
Amarone and Prosecco are prominent, with Amarone being a dry, rich red and Prosecco a sparkling wine made from Glera
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What type of wine is Lambrusco from Emilia-Romagna?
A sparkling red wine, often fruity and light
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What grape is often used in Valpolicella wines?
Corvina, often blended with Rondinella
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What wine is made from Glera in Veneto?
Prosecco
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What is the characteristic of Nero d'Avola?
It is a full-bodied red wine, known for its dark fruit flavors and strong tannins
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What is Barbera known for in Piedmont?
High acidity, producing wines that are fresh and vibrant
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What is the notable feature of Aglianico wines from Southern Italy?
Full-bodied red wines with high tannins and acidity, known for aging potential
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What grape is used in the production of Asti Spumante?
Moscato
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What is the primary grape used in Chianti?
Sangiovese
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Which wine is made from dried grapes in Veneto?
Amarone della Valpolicella
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What is the main grape used in Marsala production?
Grillo or Catarratto (depending on style)
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What method is used to make Recioto wines?
Grapes are partially dried before fermentation to concentrate sugars
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How does the Ripasso method add complexity to Valpolicella wines?
By refermenting basic Valpolicella wine on the skins of Amarone or Recioto, it gains added richness and complexity
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What is the Charmat method used for?
It’s used in Prosecco production, where secondary fermentation occurs in tanks rather than bottles
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What makes Amarone unique compared to other red wines?
It’s made from partially dried grapes, resulting in higher alcohol content and rich, intense flavors
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How does aging influence a wine with the Riserva label?
It indicates the wine has been aged longer than the typical requirement, often leading to more complex flavors
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What does the term 'Superiore' on a wine label indicate?
The wine is of higher quality, typically with a higher alcohol content or longer aging time
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What does the term 'Classico' mean when applied to a wine region?
It refers to wines made from the historic or traditional heart of a wine-producing region
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What is Gran Selezione a classification for?
Top-tier Chianti Classico wines that undergo stricter production criteria
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What method is used to produce Prosecco DOC?
The Charmat method (secondary fermentation in tanks)
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What is the difference between Prosecco DOC and Prosecco DOCG?
Prosecco DOCG comes from stricter regions and follows more rigorous quality controls
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Which DOCGs are found in Tuscany?
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG, Chianti Classico DOCG
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What DOCG is found in Sicily?
Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG
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Which DOCGs are found in Veneto?
Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG, Prosecco DOCG
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What is the DOCG found in Emilia-Romagna?
Colli Bolognesi Pignoletto DOCG
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What are the aging requirements for Barolo?
Barolo Riserva must be aged for at least 5 years before release
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How long must Barbaresco wine age before it can be labeled as Riserva?
At least 4 years
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What are the aging requirements for Chianti Riserva?
At least 2 years of aging
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How long must Brunello di Montalcino Riserva be aged?
At least 5 years, with a minimum of 2 years in oak barrels
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What defines the Chianti Classico DOCG region?
It’s the traditional heart of the Chianti region, known for producing high-quality wines
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How does Chianti Rufina differ from Chianti Classico?
Chianti Rufina wines come from higher-altitude vineyards, leading to cooler climates and more aromatic wines
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What style of wine does Chianti Colli Senesi produce?
Wines with more finesse and elegance, especially from the area around Siena
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What makes Chianti Colli Aretini wines distinct?
They are generally more full-bodied due to the warmer climate of the area
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