Italy 2 Flashcards
Name some Crus (Geographic designations) within La Morra
4
1) Brunate (shared between Barolo)
2) Le Serra
3) Fossati (shared between Barolo)
4) Cerequio (shared between Barolo)
Name the Chianti Classico’s nine communes ?
S.Casciano in Val di Pesa
Tavarnelle Val di Pesa,
Barberino Val d’Elsa
Poggibonsi
Greve
Radda
Castellina
Gaiole
castelnuovo Berardenga
Name some important producers in Barbaresco
- Gaja (modernist)
- Bruno Giacosa (traditionalist)
- Produttori del Barbaresco (co-operative)
What are the parents of Carmenere?
Cabernet Franc X Moural
(Previously Gros Cabernet)
Name some “traditionalists” producers of Barolo
(Large neutral cask, long maceration)
- Giacomo Conterno
- Bruno Giacosa
- Bartolo Mascarello
- Giuseppe Rinaldi
Montefalco DOC
Umbria
Sangiovese-based blends
Varietal Grechetto
Trebbiano Spoletino-based whites
What is Ischia’s signature grape
Biancolella
Romagna Pagadebit
White wine based on Bombino Bianco
Still or frizzante, dry or off-dry
one sub-zone
Which is the most planted Malvasia in Italy?
Malvasia Bianca di Candia
Menzione Geografica Aggiuntiva (MGA or MeGA)
Specific delimited vineyard area
Smaller, owned by fewer producers than sub-zones
Somewhat analogous to “cru”
Маурицио Дзанелла - президент какой компании, в каком регионе
Ca’ del Bosco, Franciacorta, Ломбардия
What are the wine styles of Gattinara & Ghemme?
Red ONLY
- Gattinara: min. 90% Spanna + Bonarda & Vespolina
- Ghemme: min. 85% Spanna + Uva Rara (Bonarda Novarese) & Vespolina
Contea di Sclafani (Valledolmo-Contea di Sclafani) DOC
Sicilia
Nero d’Avola, Perricone and Catarratto
Which two regions were considered as one throughout much of history?
Abruzzo and Molise
How long should Vergine Marsalas be aged for?
5 years
Parent of Lagrein
Teroldego
Fermo
a still wine
Which grape is considered highest in quality: Trebbiano Toscana, Trebbiano Abruzzese, Bombino Bianco?
Trebbiano Abruzzese
Terre di Offida DOC
Marche
Passerina
Spumante, Passito and Vin Santo only
What is the name of bottle for Moscato di Scanzo? What is the size?
Futura - 500ml<br></br><img></img>
Nuraghi
Sardegna
ancient stone buildings with conical trunks
Name 5 DOCGs in Lombardy
1) Franciacorta
2) Valtellina Superiore
3) Sforzato di Valtellina
4) Moscato di Scanzo
5) Oltrepò Pavese Metodo Classico
Cicala
Monforte d’Alba
How many DOP
408: 76 docg + 332 doc
Valle Isarco / Eisacktaler Sub-Zone
White varieties
Sylvaner, Kerner, MT excel
Veltliner, Riesling, Gewurz and PG
VT and passito
Riserva - min 2 years
Klausner Laitacher is the only red wine permitted within the sub-zone, hailing from 4 towns, blend of Schiava, Lagrein, Portugieser and PN
Alghero DOC
Sardegna
Varietal Cagnulari and Torbato
What are the aging requirements of Barbaresco & Barbaresco Riserva?
26/9/50
- Barbaresco: 2 yrs+2 mths (9 mths in wood) = 26 mths
- Barbaresco Riserva: 4 yrs+2 mths (9 mths in wood) = 50 mths
What is the Minimum Aging Required, Alcohol and Composition before Release for Chianti Classico Gran Selezione ?
90% to 100% Sangiovese ( Estate Grown )
0% to 10% Cannaiolo Nero
International grapes are not allowed
MIN ALCOHOL: 12.5%
MIN AGING: 2 .1/2 years.
How many MGA in Barbaresco?
66
Albesani, Asili, Ausario, Balluri, Basarin, Bernadot, Bordini, Bric Micca, Bricco di Neive, Bricco di Treiso, Ca’ Grossa, Canova, Cars, Casot, Castellizzano, Cavanna, Cole, Cottà, Currà, Faset, Fausoni, Ferrere, Gaia-Principe, Gallina, Garassino, Giacone, Giacosa, Manzola, Marcarini, Marcorino, Martinenga, Meruzzano, Montaribaldi, Montefico, Montersino, Montestefano, Muncagota, Nervo, Ovello, Pajè, Pajorè, Pora, Rabajà, Rabajà-Bas, Rio Sordo, Rivetti, Rizzi, Roccalini, Rocche Massalupo, Rombone, Roncaglie, Roncagliette, Ronchi, San Cristoforo, San Giuliano, San Stunet, Secondine, Serraboella, Serracapelli, Serragrilli, Starderi, Tre Stelle, Trifolera, Valeirano, Vallegrande, Vicenziana
What is “Rive” means for Conegliano Valdobbiadene Spumante Superiore DOCG?
“Hillside Vineyard”<br></br><img></img>
Name some native red grapes of Sicily
- Nero d’Avola
- Frappato
- Nerello Mascalese
- Nerello Cappuccio
- Perricone
What percentage of younger vintage wine may be added to freshen wood aged Brunello di Montalcino DOCG wines before aging?
0.15
Ormeasco
Dolcetto
What would a slightly sweet wine from Italy be labeled as?
Amabile
What are the wine styles of Etna DOC?
## Bianco Superiore: 80% Carricante
## Rosé & Red: 80% Nerello Mascalese + 20% Nerello Cappuccio
## Spumante (white or rosé): 80% Nerello Mascalese
[Spumante] Traditional method with 18 mths on lees
Kurni - producer, grapes, region
Oasi degli Angeli
Marche IGT
Montepulciano
What are the aging requirements of Chianti Classico DOCG?
- Chianti Classico: after 1 Oct
- Riserva: min. 24 mths
- Gran Selezione: 30 mths
Secco
a dry wine (max 0.4% or 4g/l sugar)
When was the Italian Doc and Docg System Established ?
in 1963.
Bolgheri Sassicaia DOC
Toscana
min 80% CS
Since release, 85% CS, 15% CF
Name one DOC of Molise
1) Biferno (W, R)
2) Molise de Molise (W, Ro, R)
3) Pentro di Isernia (W, Ro, R)
4) Tintilia del Molise (Ro, R)
Where are the Corvina, Rondinella, and Molinara grapes used to make the DOC red blend wines of Veneto and what is the name for the DOCG wines of this blend?
Bardolino and Valpolicella; Bardolino Superiore
Grecanico Dorato ?
it grows in sicily and is a biotype of Garganega Best DOP; Alcamo
Klausner Laitacher
is the only red wine permitted within the sub-zone Valle Isarco, hailing from 4 towns, blend of Schiava, Lagrein, Portugieser and PN
Offida DOCG
Marche
Offida Pecorino DOCG
Offida Passerina DOCG
Offida Rosso DOCG - slightly smaller region, based on Montepulciano
What is another name used for the variety Friuliano ? Where is that name most often used?
“Tai “ in Veneto.
What is Trentino’s signature red variety ?
Toroldego
Emilia’s white grapes
3
2
Malvasia di Candia Aromatica
Ortrugo
Pignoletto
Chardonnay
Sauvignon Blanc
Novello
a wine released shortly after it is made; similar in concept to Beaujolais Nouveau; by law, must include at least 40% wine made from carbonic or semi-carbonic maceration (some appellations require a higher percentage)
Which regions in Tuscany are producing Vin Santo DOC?
- Chianti
- Chianti Classico
- Carmignano
- Montepulciano
What are the four denominations that have the same boundaries and use the same blend of grapes but produce different styles of wine in Valpolicella ?
*Vapolicella DOC
*Vapolicella Ripasso DOC
*Recioto della Valpolicella DOCG
*Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG
Name some “modernists” producers of Barolo
(New wood, shorter maceration, rounded style)
- Paolo Scavino
- Sandrone
- Gaja
- Elio Altare<br></br><img></img>
Schiava / Vernatsch
Most widely planted
3 main varieties - Grossa, Gentile, Grigia
light red wines
The region with the most docg
Piedmont - 18
What is the wine style of Vernaccia di Serrapetrona DOCG?
[Red Spumante] Marche-Italy
(Dry or sweet)
- min. 85% Vernaccia Nera (40% of grapes must be dried to achieve 13% Potential alcohol)
- Max. 15% other reds (Sangiovese, Montepulciano…)
What is Ramandolo?
- A DOCG in Friuli for sweet Passito wine made by Verduzzo Giallo grape
100%
Name 2 DOCGs for White wines of Campania
1) Greco di Tufo (85% Greco)
2) Fiano di Avellino (85% Fiano)
Name one producer in Friuli makes great Sauvignon blanc
- Venica e Venica
- Ronco del Gnemiz
Toscana - Rivers
Arno
Orcia
Ombrone
What is the minimum alcohol content of Ghemme & Ghemme Riserva?
- Ghemme: 12%
- Ghemme Riserva: 12.5%
Define the climate conditions of Vermentino di Gallura
- Extreme north end of Sardinia
- Hot, high elevation
- Poor, rocky granite soils<br></br><img></img>
2 DOCG of Abruzzo
- Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Colline Teramane (2003)
(90% Montepulciano) - Tullum (2019)
Val di Cornia Rosso DOCG
Toscana
red blend of min 40% Sangiovese
plus min 60% CS and/or Merlot
Vermentino is Know as in Liguria ?
Pigato
Along which sea is the coast of Molise?
Adriatic
Conero Riserva DOCG
Marche
Min 85% Montepulciano (plus Sangiovese)
What are the wine styles of Roero DOCG?
- Red: min. 95% Nebbiolo
- White: min. 95% Arneis
The first DOCG was awarded in? Name 3 of them
“1980”
1) Barolo
2) Brunello di Montalcino
3) Vino Nobile di Montepulciano
Saignee in Italian
salasso
Named a least five producers of La Morra ?
3
Mauro Molino
Oddero
Renatto Ratti
Roberto Voerzio
Alberto Voerzio.
Cerequio MGA
La Morra
How do Matelica wines differ from Castelli di Jesi?
More uniform
Less fruity and floral than Castelli di Jesi
Higher acid, more citrus and mineral
Likes a few years in bottle to open up
Both appellations - min 85% Verdicchio
What is Sicily’s only DOCG ?
Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG.
Name the grape vareity with the most acreage in Alto- Adige ?
Schiava
Benanti
Sicilia
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What is the capital of vermouth production?
Piedmont
Name all 7 subzones of Chianti DOCG
1) Rufina
2) Colli Fiorentini
3) Colli Aretini
4) Colli Senesi
5) Colline Pisane
6) Montalbano
7) Montespertoli
8 producers of Barolo Comune ?
Borgogno Giacomo & figli
Damilano
Cascina Adelaide
Luciano Sandrone
Bartolo Mascarello
Francesco Rinaldi & Figli
Giussepe Rinaldi
Marchesi di Barolo
What is the wine style & aging requirements of Oltrepò Pavese Metodo Classico?
- A DOCG for Spumante sparkling wine (Lombardy)
- Metodo Classico & Rosé:
min. 70% PN
+ Max. 30% Char, PB, PG - Pinot Nero & PN Rosé: min. 85% PN + Max. 15% Char, PB, PG
Aging requirements: - NV: 15 mths on lees
- Millesimato: 24 mths on lees
First DOC
1966 - Vernaccia di San Gimignano
Name some leading producers of Montefalco Sagrantino DOCG
- Arnaldo Caprai (Modern)
- Paolo Bea (Traditional)
Emilia’s red grapes
Lambrusco
Ancellotta
Barbera
Croatina (Bonarda)
Merlot
Cabernet Sauvignon
What is Suvereto?
- A DOCG (2011) in Tuscany (East of Bolgheri)
- Former a subzone of the Val di Cornia DOC
## Red Only: 85% of Merlot/ CS
Name all communes within Barbareso
4
Barbaresco
Neive
Treiso
San Rocco
Name at least four DOCGs that makes Sangiovese-based wine ?
Carmignano / Brunello di Montalcino/ Chainti / Vino Nobile de Montepulciano.
Which white grape varieties are sometimes used to blend with Sangiovese in Chianti?
Trebbiano and Malvasia
Vigna Rionda MGA
Serralunga d’Alba
What is Dosato?
“Dosage” in Italian
Vigneto
also a single vineyard; stricter production requirements
What are the aging requirments of Franciacorta DOCG?
[25/ 18 (+6 +6 +30)]
- Franciacorta NV: 25 mths (18 mths on lees)
- Satèn & Rosé: 31 mths (24 mths on lees)
- Millesimato (vintage): 37 mths (30 mths on lees)
- Riserva: 67 mths (60 mths on lees)
Flavor Profile of Catarratto, Two biotypes and best DOP ?
Most - planted italian white variety. Two biotypes. Catarratto Comune ( higher in sugar, lower acid )Catarratto Lucido;Medium to full bodied. Aromas & flavor ; Sage, thyme , banana , pineapple, citrus; some what bitter finish. Best DOP ( Etna DOC sicily ) , ( Alcamo DOC )
What are caratelli?
barrels used for vin santo fermentation
What are the aging requirements of Brunello di Montalcino DOCG?
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For Brunello, minimum 4 years, including 2 years in barrel and 4 months in bottle (ERD = January 1, V+5)
for Riserva, minimum 5 years, including 2 years in barrel and 6 months in bottle (ERD = January 1, V+6)
What year Chianti classico split off from the rest of chianti to distance it self from the declining quality of chianti wines in general ?
in 1996
Which region is the most mountainous?
Abruzzo
In What year Chianti Classcio Gran Selezione was Created?
in 2014
Name some DOCs that made using Lambrusco grape in Emilia-Romagna. How about in Lombardy?
- Lambrusco Grasparossa di Castelvetro DOC
- Lambrusco di Sorbara DOC
- Lambrusco Salamino di Santa Croce DOC
[Lombardy]
## Lambrusco Mantovano DOC
Cortona DOC
Toscana
Syrah, Sangiovese, Merlot
(look this up – which one would you pick?)
Malvasia Puntinata is a cross of which two other grapes?
Alexandria X Schiava Grossa
Name the monopole of Colli Orientali del Friuli Picolit DOCG. Who owns it?
“Cialla” owned by Ronchi di Cialla estate
(100% Picolit)
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Romagna Trebbiano
from Trebbiano Romagnolo grape
Still, fizzy or sparkling, dry or off-dry
Incorporate a proportion of Trebbiano Toscano (often co-planted)
Light and fresh, for early consumption
5 DOCGs of Marche
[All 85% grape]
1) Vernaccia di Serrapetrona (Red sparkling)
2) Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Riserva
3) Verdicchio di Matelica Riserva
4) Offida (white: Pecorino or Passerina/ red: Montepulciano)
5) Conero Riserva (Montepulciano)
What is the name of barrel for fermenting and aging Vin Santo? (Italy)
Caratelli (100 liters chestnut wood)
Marenca Rivette
Serralunga d’Alba
Dei
Vino Nobile di Montepulciano
Sicilia DOC
Until 2011 - Sicilia IGT represented most bulk wine and quality wine
Sicilia DOC replaced IGT in 2012 (with slightly more stringent rules and must be bottled in region)
Now Terre Siciliane IGT
First DOC in Italy
Vernaccia di San Gimignano
Prunotto
Barbaresco
Solaia
75% CS+20 Sng+5% CF
What are the wine styles of Franciacorta DOCG?
- Spumante (Metodo Classico)
# Franciacorta (NV): PN & Char + Max. 50% PB
# Satèn (BdB): Char + Max. 50% PB
# Rosé: min. 25% PN + Max. 50% PB
# Millesimato & Riserva: min. 85% stated vintage
What is the wine style & requirements of Valpolicella DOC?
Red only (Veneto)
- 45-95% Corvina + Rondinella + Molinara, Negrara, Oseleta
- min. alcohol content:
Normale: 11%
Superiore: 12%
- Aging requirement
Superiore: 12 mths
6 producers of Serralunga d’Alba ?
3
Cappellano
Massolino
Fontanafredda
Palladino
Villadoria
Guido Porro.
Copertino DOC
Puglia
Negro Amaro
Can they add a vintage to Vino de Tavola?
No
Main Red Grapes of Oltrepo Pavese ?
Barbera , Croatina , Vespolina and Uva Rara.
Write the names of the seven chianti subzones ?
Colli Aretini / Colli Fiorentini / Colli Pisane / Colli Senesi / Montalbano / Montespertoli / Rufina.
How many years must Chianti Classico Riserva wines be aged?
2 years
Gallo Nero
Chianti symbol
Firenze’s black rooster beat Siena’s white one in the fight for control over Chianti
What is Torcolato?
- Means “twisted”
- Sweet wine made from grapes left to dry on giant, corkscrew strands hung from attic ceilings
- Torcolato Breganze (Veneto)
Name some native white grapes of Sicily
- Grillo
- Inzolia
- Catarratto
- Grecanico
- Carricante (Etna)
- Zibibbo (Muscat of Alexandria)
- Malvasia
Lacrima di Morro
(Lacrima di Morro d’Alba) DOC
Marche
Min 85% Lacrima (some add Montepulciano)
Bussia
Monforte d’Alba
Ormeasco =
Dolcetto
What is the name of the Drying Rooms in Vapolicella ?
Fruttaio.
Name one “modernist” producer of Amarone della Valpolicella
- Romano Dal Forno
- Allegrini
(Utilizing new barriques to add spice and density)
Sweetness Levels
Dolce
Amabile - medium sweet
Abboccato - medium-dry
Secco
Kurni
Oasi degli Angeli
Marche
Montepulciano
What is the island of Elba best known for?
Elba Aleatico Passito DOCG
Sweet passito reds from 100% Aleatico
Castel del Monte Bombino Nero DOCG
Puglia
Rosato DOCG
90% Bombino Nero
What is the wine style of Ruchè di Castagnole Monferrato DOCG?
Red only (2010)
- min. 90% Ruchè + Barbera, Brachetto
- min. 12.5% abv
Rosso Conero DOC
Marche
Min 85% Montepulciano (plus other approved grapes)
How many MGA in Barolo?
181
Albarella, Altenasso (aka Garblet Suè or Garbelletto Superiore), Annunziata, Arborina, Arione, Ascheri, Bablino, Badarina, Barolo (commune), Baudana, Bergeisa, Bergera-Pezzole, Berri, Bettolotti, Boiolo, Borzone, Boscareto, Boscatto, Boschetti, Brandini, Brea, Breri, Bricco Ambrogio, Bricco Boschis, Bricco Chiesa, Bricco Cogni, Bricco delle Viole, Bricco Luciani, Bricco Manescotto, Bricco Manzoni, Bricco Rocca, Bricco Rocche, Bricco San Biagio, Bricco San Giovanni, Bricco San Pietro, Bricco Voghera, Briccolina, Broglio, Brunate, Brunella, Bussia, Campasso, Cannubi, Cannubi Boschis, Cannubi Muscatel, Cannubi San Lorenzo, Cannubi Valletta, Canova, Capalot, Cappallotto, Carpegna, Case Nere, Castagni, Castellero, Castelletto, Castello, Castiglione Falletto (commune), Cerequio, Cerrati, Cerretta, Cerviano-Merli, Cherasco (commune), Ciocchini, Ciocchini-Loschetto, Codana, Collaretto, Colombaro, Conca, Corini-Pallaretta, Costabella, Coste di Rose, Coste di Vergne, Crosia, Damiano, Diano d’Alba (commune), Drucà, Falletto, Fiasco, Fontanafredda, Fossati, Francia, Gabutti, Galina, Gallaretto, Garretti, Gattera, Giachini, Gianetto, Ginestra, Gramolere, Grinzane Cavour (commune), Gustava, La Corte, La Morra (commune), La Serra, La Vigna, La Volta, Lazzarito, Le Coste, Le Coste di Monforte, Le Turne, Lirano, Liste, Manforte d’Alba (commune), Manocino, Mantoetto, Marenca, Margheria, Mariondino (aka Monriondino or Bricco Moriondino), Massara, Meriame, Monprivato, Monrobiolo di Bussia, Montanello, Monvigliero, Mosconi, Neirane, Novello (commune), Ornato, Paiagallo, Panerole, Parafada, Parussi, Pernanno, Perno, Piantà, Pira, Pisapola, Prabon, Prapò, Preda, Pugnane, Ravera, Ravera di Monforte, Raviole, Riva Rocca, Rivassi, Rive, Rivette, Rocche dell’Annunziata, Rocche dell’Olmo, Rocche di Castiglione, Rocchettevino, Rodasca, Roddi (commune), Roere di Santa Maria, Roggeri, Roncaglie, Ruè, San Bernardo, San Giacomo, San Giovanni, San Lorenzo, San Lorenzo di Verduno, San Pietro, San Ponzio, San Rocco, Sant’Anna, Santa Maria, Sarmassa, Scarrone, Serra, Serra dei Turchi, Serradenari, Serralunga d’Alba (commune), Silio, Solanotto, Sorano, Sottocastello di Novello, Teodoro, Terlo, Torriglione, Valentino, Verduno (commune), Vignane, Vignarionda, Vignolo, Villero, Zoccolaio, Zonchetta, Zuncai
What is the Minimum Aging Required, Alcohol and Composition before Release for Barolo Normale?
38/18/62
100% Nebbiolo
MIN ALCOHOL:13%
MIN AGING; 3 years and 18 months in wood.
Name the Amarone Classico sub Zones ?
Marano , Fumane , Negrar , Sant’Ambrogio , San Pietro in Cariano.
Which region is the town of Naples in?
Campania
Define the winemaking process of Vin Santo (Italy)
1) Passito grapes (Straw mat: Cannicci)
2) Fermented and aged in small barrel (Caratelli)
3) Barrels are never topped (oxidative notes)
What is the wine style of Morellino di Scansano DOCG?
Red only
- min. 85% Sangiovese (Morellino)
- max. 15% other red grapes
Rosso Piceno DOC
Marche
35-85% Montepulciano and 15-50% Sangiovese plus up to 15% other approved grapes
Name all Barbera-based DOCGs in Piedmont
(85%)
- Barbera d’Asti
- Barbera del Monferrato Superiore
(100%)
- Nizza
1 DOCG of Sardegna
Vermentino di Gallura (95%)
What is the Minimum Aging Required, Alcohol and Composition before Release for Brunello Riserva ?
424/526
100% Sangioves
MIN ALCOHOL: 12.5%
MIN AGING:5 years and 2 years in wood.
Quercetin
compound belonging to the flavonoid family
Strongly present in Sangiovese
Forms a sediment
Ornellaia
60% CS+22% M+14% CF
Verdicchio is genetically identical to what other grape?
Trebbiano di Soave and Turbiana
Carmignano DOCG is overlaps which subzone of Chianti?
Montalbano<br></br><img></img>
Which grapes are in Montepulciano?
at least 70% Prugnolo Gentile (local version of Sangiovese)
Santa Maddalena / St. Magdalener
Historic home of Schiava
the most prestigious zone for this variety
8 DOC Trentino
1.Casteller
2. Lago di Caldaro
3.Teroldego Rotaliano
4. Trentino
5. Trentino Superiore
6. Trento
7. Valdadige
8. Valdadige Terradeiforti
How many DOCGs in Piedmont? Name any of 7
18 (2020)
1) Alta Langa
2) Asti
3) Barolo
4) Barbaresco
5) Barbera d’Asti (85%)
6) Barbera del Monferrato Superiore (85%)
7) Nizza (100% Barbera)
8) Dolcetto di Diano d’Alba (100%)
9) Dolcetto di Ovada Superiore (100%)
10) Dogliani (100% Dolcetto)
11) Erbaluce di Caluso (100% Erbaluce)
12) Gavi (100% Cortese)
13) Gattinara (90% Spanna)
14) Ghemme (85% Spanna)
15) Brachetto d’Acqui (97%)
16) Roero (95% Nebbiolo or Arneis)
17) Ruchè di Castagnole Monferrato (90% Ruchè)
18) Terre Alfieri (85 Arneis/Nebbiolo)
Which is the only land-locked region in Central & Southern Italy?
Umbria
What Year Chianti and Chianti classico was designated as a doc?
in 1967
What is Frappato?
The base for the DOCG wine Cerasuolo di Vittoria in Sicily; cherry flavors
What are the wine styles of Salice Salentino DOC? ()
Puglia
- White (Dry & Spumante): min. 70% Chardonnay
- Red & Rosé: min. 75% Negroamaro
3 Appellations of Alto Adige / Sudtirol
- Alto Adige / Sudtirol DOC
- Lago di Caldaro / Kalterersee DOC - shared with Trentino
- Valdadige / Etschtaler DOC - shared with Trentino
Frizzante
1-2.5 atm
Emilia-Romagna and Oltrepo Pavese
Usually tank method, but some ancestral method
Imbottigliato all’origine
Estate bottled
Where is Cagliari DOC?
Sardegna (Italy)
- Dry White
# Malvasia, Malvasia Spumante, Monica, Moscato, Vermentino
First grand crus of Roman Italy
Caecubum - Lazio
Falernum - Campania
Mamerinum - Sicilia
What is Azienda means?
- Means business and is used to denote a company or firm in Italian
# Azienda agricola is a wine estate doesn’t buy in grapes
# Azienda vinicola is a wine estate do buy in grapes/ wine
Bianchello del Metauro DOC
Marche
White
Biancame grape
What is the wine style of Colli Bolognesi Pignoletto DOCG?
Emilia Romagna
White wine only
- Still, Frizzante, Spumante
- White: 85% Grechetto (Pignoletto)
- White Classico: 95% Grechetto
Name Cru vinyards in Barolo Comune
9
Fossati
Bricco Viole
Cannubi
Cannubi Boschi
Rue
San lorenzo
Sarmassa
Via Nuova
*Brunate ( La Morra )
Gutturnio DOC
Barbera/Bonarda (Croatina)
Formerly part of Colli Piacentini
The name references an ancient Roman jug
Traditionally frizzzante, dry or slightly off-dry
riserva - min 2 years age, 6 mo in oak
Rocche dell’Annunziata
La Morra
What is alberata?
vine training on trees
Marsala Conciati
Marsala Superiore and Marsala Fine
Concia refers to adding
grape spirit (and/or ethyl alcohol)
mosto cotto (cooked grape must)
sifone (fortified grape must)
mosto conentrato (concentrated grape must) to base wine
Italy’s first DOC (1966)
Vernaccia di San Gimignano
Romagna’s red grapes
Sangiovese
Fortana
Terrano
Malbo Gentile
5 DOCs in Friuli-Venezia Giulia
1) Collio (Goriziano)
2) Friuli Colli Orientali
3) Friuli Grave
4) Friuli Isonzo
5) Friuli Latisana
What are the wine styles of Cirò DOC?
(DOC of Calabria)
- White: min. 80% Greco
- Rosé & Red: min. Gaglioppo
What are the aging requirements of Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG?
1) 24 mths in wood
2) 18 mths in wood + 6 mths other vessel
3) 12 mths in wood + 6 mths bottle + other vessel
Bricco Viole
Barolo
Cannellino di Frascati DOCG
Lazio
same blending formula
sweet wine
Greco di Bianco DOC
Calabria
Sweet passito based on Greco Bianco
Colli Bolognesi Classico Pignoletto DOCG
One of two DOCGs in Emilia-Romagna
SW of city
Separated from Colli Bolognesi DOC in 2010
Stricter requirements for yields
Min 95% Pignoletto
Light, crispy, fragrant
Cervaro della Sala
Antinori’s famous white wine blend of Chardonnay and Grechetto
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4 Субзоны Трентино
1.Sorni
2. Isera
3.Ziresi
4. Castel Beseno
Name Basilicata ( 1 DOCG ) & ( 4 DOC’s ) ?
Aglianico de Vulture Superiore ( 1 DOCG )
( 4 DOC ) Aglianico de Vulture ,Grottino di Roccanova , Matera , Terre dell’Alta Val d’ Agri.
Main doc Region of Liguria ?
Cinqueterre
Which region makes the most wine of all the Italian regions ?
Veneto
Name at least two IGPs in northern Italy and What region (s) they ere in ?
IGP delle Venezie ( Friuli venezia Giulia )
IGP Veneto ( Veneto )
What is Occhio Pernice?
a red vin santo made from Sangiovese
What is another name for Pignoletto
Grechetto di Todi
Aceto Balsamico Tradizionale (traditional balsamic vinegar)
from Reggio-Emilia and Modena (the latter is more prestigious)
Grape must from Lambrusco or Trebbiano Romagnolo grapes boiled down to a sweet syrup; fermented to 4-5%
Transferred into small wooden barrels, not filled
Oxidation and evaporation turn wine to vinegar
Transfer to successively smaller barrels of different types of wood that are kept in drafty lofts (oak, cherry, chestnut)
Aged min 12 years (extra-vecchio aged 24 years!)
Solera style
What is the wine style of Fiano di Avellino DOCG?
White only
- min. 85% Fiano<br></br><img></img>
Castelli di Jesi winegrowing area
Marche
Along Misa and Esino Rivers (latter being classico zone of Riva Destra e Riva Sinistra)
Tedeschi
Veneto
Amarone
Chianti boundaries were first defined in ?
in 1716
What is the Capital and Largest city of Lombardy ?
Milan ( Milano )
Name the DOCG of Sicilia
- Cerasuolo di Vittoria (50-70% Nero d’Avola + Frappato)
What is salasso?
bleeding the tank
aka saignee
What is Vernaccia di San Gimignano?
- Italy’s first DOC (1966) in Tuscany
- Dry White: Vernaccia + Max. 15% other non-aromatic white grapes
# Min. Alcohol: - Normale: 11.5%
- Riserva: 12.5%
## Soils: Sandy loam
First DOC
1966
Vernaccia di San Gimignano
What is the wine style of Primitivo di Manduria DOC? ()
Puglia
- Red: 85% Primtivo
# Minimum Alcohol:
- Rosso: 13.5%
- Rosso Riserva: 14%
# Rosso Riserva: Aged min. 2 yrs (9 mths in wood)
What is the Minimum Aging Required, Alcohol and Composition before Release for Chianti Classico Riserva ?
80% to 100% Sangiovese
0% to 20% Cannaiolo Nero or Cabernet Sauvignon
MIN ALCOHOL: 12.5%
MIN AGING: 2 years
What is the only DOCG white wine of Tuscany?
Vernaccia di San Gimignano from the ancient Vernaccia grape. Crisp dry white wine.
Fossati
Barolo
Name one of the best known producer of Lazio (International grapes)
Falesco Estate
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What is Fattoria? (Italy)
- Meaning Vineyard, literally maker (Latin: factore)
- Generally used in Tuscany where it can denote a “farm”
Which wines are made in Brescia?
White wine- Lugana, and DOCG sparkling Franciacorta
What is the wine style of Primitivo di Manduria Dolce Naturale DOCG? (Puglia)
- Sweet Red wine (may be dried grapes)
- 100% Primitivo
- RS: min. 50 g/l
What is “Vigna” for Brunello di Montalcino?
“Single vineyard wine”
(Required lower yield: 47.6 hl/ha VS 54.4 hl/ha for Normale)<br></br><img></img>
Name the only Italian region in central italy with no Coastline and What is the most significant denomination for red wine?
Umbria / Sangrantino di Montefalco
What white grape is grown primarily in Sicily?
Moscato
What is Lison? What is the predominant variety?
- A DOCG for white wine in Veneto & Friuli
- min. 85% Friulano (Tai)
What is acsiutto & amabile mean?
Italian wine terms
- acsiutto: Dry
- amabile: Semi-sweet (off-dry)
Trebbiano Romagnolo
most widely planted grape in the region
used as blending component
sometimes championed as a single varietal
often co-planted with Trebbiano Toscano
simple and refreshing
7 subzones in Valle d’Aosta?
1) Blanc de Morgex et de la Salle (Prié)
2) Enfer d’Arvier (Petit Rouge)
3) Torrette (Petit Rouge)
4) Nus (PG)
5) Chambave (Moscato)
6) Arnad-Montjovet (Picotendro)
7) Donnas (Picotendro)
What are the terrior conditions of Umbria?
Weather influenced by the Tyrrhenian Sea, Maritime climate, Varied soil with rock formations
What is madre?
the thick deposit of lees left at the bottom of the caratello after vin santo fermentation
the newly pressed grape juice will be put into the caratello along with this deposit or residue from the previous fermentation
over time becomes a complex blend; only the best is kept
Write Down the Chianti Classico’s nine Communes ?
Sant Casciano in Val di Pesa
Tavarnelle Val di Pesa
Barberino Val d’Elsa
Greve in Chianti
Radda in Chianti
Castellina in Chianti
Gaiole in Chianti
Castelnouovo Berardenga
Poggibonsi
The volcanic soils of Campania produce what 2 wines from Greek varietals?
Greco di Tufo and Fiano di Avellino
What are the seven subzones of Chianti
Chianti Classico, Chianti Riserva, Colli Aretini, Colli Fiorentini, Colli Senesi, Colline Rufina Montalbano, Colli Pisani, Montespertoli
Main Red Grapes of Liguria ?
Rossese , Sangiovese ,Ormeasco ( Dolcetto ) Granaccia.
What was the contributions of Clemente Santi (Biondi Santi) to Brunello wines?
- First producer to isolate Brunello clone
- Bottle it alone in 1865
- Release of Brunello Riserva in 1888
Poliziano
Vino Nobile di Montepulciano
What is the flagship grape of Molise?
Tintilia
Sassicaia
Blend
85% CS+15% CF
What is the Capital and largest City of Lazio ?
Rome
What is another name used on labels for Ansonica ?
Insolia or Inzolia
Hills of Piacenza
Barbera, Croatina (Bonarda), Malvasia di Candia Aromatica and Ortrugo plus PG, SB, Chard, PN and CS
Crisp acidity, straightforward frizzante reds and whites
Some passito
Which region was the original “oenotria”?
Calabria
How many regions in Italy?
20
1) Valle d’Aosta
2) Piedmont
3) Liguria
4) Lombardy
5) Trentino-Alto Adige
6) Friuli-Venezia Giulia
7) Veneto
8) Emilia-Romagna
9) Tuscany
10) Marche
11) Umbria
12) Lazio
13) Abruzzo
14) Molise
15) Puglia
16) Campania
17) Basilacata
18) Calabria
19) Sicily
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Name the largest producer of Torgiano (Umbria)
Lungarotti family<br></br><img></img>
red varieties of AA
Schiava/ Vernatsch
Moscato Rosa / Rosenmuskateller
Malvasia / Malvasier
What is Gaja?
- A modern winery in Piemonte (Barbaresco-Italy)
- Founded 1859
- Credited with developing techniques that have revolutionised winemaking in Italy
- Angelo Gaja began green harvest, MLF, French barrique & French varieties
- Ferments for 30 days, aged in 30% new oak (1st year) and finished in Botti (old chestnuts/ slavonian large barrel)
## Darmagi (Cab Sau + Merlot, CF)
Suvereto DOCG
Toscana
red based on CS and/or Merlot
What are the wine styles of Moscadello di Montalcino DOC?
- Still or Sparkling white (often Sweet)
- min. 85% Moscato Bianco
Specific basins of the Mediterranean sea go by various names , what are they?
*in the Northeast / Adriatic Sea.
*in the Southeast / Ionian Sea.
*in the Southwest / Tyrrhenian Sea.
*in the northwest Above Corsica / Ligurian Sea.
Montello Rosso DOCG
Veneto
Red
CS, CF, Carm, Merl
The air-drying of grapes for the production of Vin Santo is called what?
Passito Method Apassiamento process
Ciro DOC
Calabria
Gaglioppo
What are the main rivers in Piedmont?
- Sesia (Gattinara, Ghemme)
- Po (Barbera d’Asti)
- Tanaro (Barolo, Barbaresco)
What are the permitted grapes of Vin Santo? (Italy)
- Vin Santo: min. 70% Trebbiano and Malvasia
- Occhio di Pernice: min. 50% Sangiovese
The only red wine in Valle Isarco
Klausner Laitacher
blend of Schiava, Lagrein, Portugieser and PN
7 Sangiovese-based DOCGs in Tuscany
1) Chianti
2) Chianti Classico
3) Carmignano
4) Brunello di Montalcino
5) Vino Nobile di Montepulciano
6) Morellino di Scansano
7) Montecucco Sangiovese
What other non- Italian cultures contributed to Italy’s viticultural diversity ?
French in the Northwest , German/ Austrians in the North central and Northeast, and the Spanish in Sardinia and other parts of the South, among others.
Liquoroso
a fortified wine
Name the most plated white and red grape varieties in Italy . Where are they mostly found ?
Trebbiano , Sangiovese Central Italy.
What is the minimum % of stated year’s harvest for vintage-dated Prosecco?
0.85
Annata
Vintage
What is the synonym of Nebbiolo in Valtellina (Lombardy)?
Chiavennasca
What is the wine style of Casteller DOC?
Red ONLY (Trentino-Alto Adige)
- Min. 50% Merlot + Schiava, Lambrusco, Lagrein, Teroldego<br></br><img></img>
What des it mean - Scelto
Auslese min 11.5%abv
Superiore min 11% abv
Scelto Classico Superiore min 12% abv
Lago di Caldaro Scelto DOC
Made exclusively from theVernatsch-Schiavagrape grown in the sunny vineyards aroundKaltern-Caldaroand the southern part of the county ofBozen, the name is taken from the lake or “See” nearKaltern.
11 DOCGs in Tuscany
1) Chianti
2) Chianti Classico
3) Carmignano
4) Brunello di Montalcino
5) Vino Nobile di Montepulciano
6) Morellino di Scansano
7) Montecucco Sangiovese
8) Vernaccia di San Gimignano
9) Suvereto (2011) (CS+Merlot)
10) Val di Cornia Rosso (2011) (60% CS+M)
11) Elba Aleatico Passito
What are the wine styles of Recioto di Gambellara DOCG?
- Sweet still & sparkling (Spumante)
- 100% Garganega (Passito)
Cacc’e mmitte di Lucera - origin of the name
“Take out and put in” - rented tanks to farmers where they could tread the grapes. Be quick! Take out the must by the end of the day so the next farmer can use the tank
What is Ronco means?
“Hillside Vineyard”
(Northern Italy)
# Ronc - Friuli, Alto Adige & Romagna
What is the minimum alcohol content of Chianti Classico, Chianti Classico Riserva & Chianti Classico Gran Selezione respectively?
- Chianti Classico: 12%
- Chianti Classico Riserva: 12.5%
- Chianti Classico Gran Selezione: 13%
What are the requirements of Barbera del Monferrato Superiore DOCG?
- min. 85% Barbera
+ Freisa, Grignolino & Dolcetto - min. 13% abv
- min. 14 mths aging (6 mths in oak)
Carmignano DOCG
Toscana
Sangiovese blends that have historically included Cabernet Sauvignon and/or Cabernet Franc
Gioia del Colle Primitivo vs. Primitivo di Manduria
Higher elevation, hillier, cooler, bigger diurnal shift
Lighter, less powerful, higher acid, more elegant
(Manduria’s are richer and fuller)
Name three red-wine demonations in Marche ?
Rosso Conero / Rosso Piceno / Offida / Conero / Vernaccia di Serrapetrona
The region with the most DOC
Piedmont - 42
What are the 2 white wines with DOCG status near Mt Vesuvius?
Greco di Tufo and Fiano di Avellino. Volcanic Rock (Tufo) soil produce a dry crisp white wine with a distinct mineral character
Name two DOCGs in Soave
- Recioto di Soave
- Soave Superiore
Name four red grape varieties of Piedmont (expect Nebbiolo, Barbera & Dolcetto)
- Brachetto
- Ruchè
- Vespolina
- Freisa
- Grignolino
- Croatina
Named Cru vinyards in Monforte d’Alba
9
Bussia
Romirasco
Cicala
Colonnello
Ginestra
Mosconi
Santo Stefano
Dardi
Munie
What DOC wine is produced in Apulia using the Negroamaro grape?
Salice Salentino
What are the primary rosato varietals in Puglia?
Negro Amaro
Bombino Nero
What is the wine style of Valtellina DOC?
(Steep slopes of the river Adda, long summer days & cool nights)
Red Only
- min. 90% Chiavennasca (Nebbiolo)
- min. 11% abv
What is the minimum alcohol content of Brunello di Montalcino DOCG?
0.125
What are the 3 qualities of wine in Italy designated by the EU?
Vino de Tavola, IGT, and DOP (DOG and DOCg)
Lungarotti
Torgiano Rubesco
Tenute Ulisse
Abruzzo
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What is the term for aging Marsala 10 years?
Stravecchio
Which grape is also known as “pagadebito” because it pays the debts?
Bombino Bianco
Main White Grapes in Lombardy ?
Trebbiano di Laguna , Pinot bianco , chardonnay .
Which region is home to Naples in southern Italy and is known for volcanic soils?
Campania
Vermentino is know as in Piedmonte ?
Favorita
What is Val di Cornia?
- A DOCG (2011) in Tuscany (South of Bolgheri)
## Red only - min. 40% Sangiovese
- Max. 60% Merlot & CS
- Max. 20% other red grapes in Tuscany
What is Bricco means?
“The highest point of the hill”
Romagna’s white grapes
Albana!
Trebiano Romagnolo
4 DOCG of Campania
[All 85% grape]
1) Aglianico del Taburno
2) Taurasi
3) Fiano di Avellino
4) Greco di Tufo
Which other red grapes are blended with Sangiovese in the Chianti district?
Canaiolo, Colorino, Cab Sauv, Merlot
1960s
First DOC - 1966 - Vernaccia di San Gimignano
Intense experimentation:
Single vineyard wines in Barolo
Sassicaia
Mezzadria abolished
Mario Schiopetto experiment in Friuli with modern winemaking techniques
Clonal selection research increased
Which grape is used to make Soave?
Garganega
What is Bardolino Chiaretto?
A DOC rosé wine produced in Bardolino (Veneto)
- Corvina, Rondinella, Molinara<br></br><img></img>
Alois Lageder
Alto Adige
What is the wine style of Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG?
[Dry Red only]
- 50-70% Nero d’Avola (Calabrese) + Frappato
What is Pigato?
White grape - Vermentino (Liguria)<br></br><img></img>
What are the minimum aging requirements for Riserva wine in Barolo? how many in wood?
5 years; 2 years in wood
Italian smallest wine region, just one eighth of the size of Piedmont ?
Valle d’Aosta
Wine in the 1800s
Many of the most famous wine regions adopted their contemporary styles / blending formulas
Enological schools were established, including:
Enological School of Conegliano in Veneto
Agrarian Institute of San Michele all’Adige in Trentino
Enological School of Alba in Piemonte
What is the wine style of Elba Aleatico Passito DOCG?
[Only DOCG dessert wine in Tuscany]
- Elba island
- Passito sweet red (100% Aleatico)
- min. 10 days of dying
Where is Falerno del Massico? What is its wine style?
- A DOC located in North of Campania
- White: min. 85% Falanghina
- Red: min. 60% Aglianico + max. 40% Piedirosso
- Varietal Primitivo: min. 85% Primitivo
Synonym of Welschriesling
Riesling Italico
What are contrada?
small geographic sub-divisions equivalent to hamlets or neighborhoods
Not officially recognized except in Etna DOC – Contrade are allowed on wine labels there
Named Cru vinyards in Castiglione Falletto
6
Bricco Rocche
Villero
Monprivato
Fiasc
Pir
Rivera
Parussi
What is the Minimum Aging Required, Alcohol and Composition before Release for Amarone della Vapolicella ?
45% to 95% Corvina
5% to 30% Rondinella
Molinara is optional
MIN ALCOHOL:14%
MIN AGING: 2 years
What is the Minimum Aging Required, Alcohol and Composition before Release for Bolgheri Rosso ?
0% to 100 % cab sauvignon or cab franc or merlot and 0% to 50% Sangiovese or Syrah
MIN ALCOHOL:11.5%
MIN AGING; 1 year.
What 2 countries account for half the world’s wine production?
France and Italy
List the political regions of Italy that have no coastline ?
Valle d’Aosta , Piedmont , Lombardy , Trentino Alto- Adige , Umbria
Ca del Bosco
Lombardia, Franciacorta
Vermentino di Gallura DOCG
Sardegna
gray and pink granite sub-soil
granitic sand topsoil
best expression of Vermentino
What is Galestro?
- Marl soils (Brunello di Montalcino & Chianti Classico)
What is the aging requirement for the Baberesco DOCG?
2 years- 1 in wood
Emilia Sub-Region
frizzante wines
diverse appellations within
The larger of the two subregions
Vittoria DOC
Sicilia
Varietal Frappato
Varietal Nero d’Avola
Varietal Inzolia
Varietal Vittoria Rosso (same blend as DOCG)
Novello based on Nero d’Avola and/or Frappato
Barco Reale di Carmignano DOC
Toscana
Sangiovese and Cabernet blends without ageing requirements (can be declassified DOCG wine)
Italian Unification
The united Kingdom of Italy was declared on March 17, 1861 but did not yet include all.
Veneto and part of Friuli Venezia Giulia were incorporated in 1866
Roma and Papal States annexed in 1870
Trentino, Alto Adige and part of Friuli Venezia Giulia remained independent (until 1915 - WWI)
Challenge was to “make Italians” out of different people, cultures, languages and laws
Aged Requirement for Valtellina Superiore and Riserva ?
24/12/36
Valtellina Superiore it must be aged a least 24 months ( 12 in Cask ) Riserva wines; Must be aged at least 3 years prior release.
Vini
Vini da Tavola - traditional name now completely replaced and cannot be used
Can be labeled as Wine with an indication of color
OR
Wine with the grape variety and/or vintage (85% rule), but only 7 grapes allowed to appear on label:
Cab Franc, Cab Sav, Merlot, Chard, SB, Syrah and Cabernet (a blend of the 2 cabs)
What is the climate in Tuscany & Montalcino respectively?
Tuscany: Mediterranean, hot long summers & harsh winters (maritime-influrence River Arno)
Montalcino: Continental, Arid
What are the wine style of Asti DOCG?
- 100% Moscato Bianco
- “Tank method”: 6%-9.5% abv
- “Metodo Classico”: 9 mths on lees
## Moscato d’Asti: Max. 2 atmosphere pressure
## Moscato d’Asti “Vendemmia Tardiva”
Named the sub-Region of Valle d”Aosta wine region ?
Enfer d’Arvier , Torrentte , Nus , Chambave , Arnad -Montjovet , Morgex et de la salle.
Which area means ‘Foot of the Mountain’?
Piedmont
Which region surrounds Rome & what 2 white wines are produced here?
Lazio- Frascati and Est! Est!! Est!!!
Piave Malanotte DOCG
Veneto
Red
Raboso
Min. 70% Raboso Piave
Max. 30% Raboso Veronese
15-30% of the grapes must be dried (appassimento) until at least December 8 of the harvest year
Name some quality producers of Sicily
- Marco de Bartoli (Marsala)
- Planeta
- Palari
- Ottoventi
What are the principal red grapes of Puglia?
- Nero di Troia
- Negroamaro
- Primitivo
What are the Vin Santo wines made from and how are they made?
Trebbiano or Malvasia grapes; air dried grapes pressed and added to small oak or chesnut barrels- combine the Madre stored for 3-6 years.Nutty Caramel, and honey gold color- called Holy Wines
Name one local white grape variety in Liguria
White grape: Bosco
- Cinque Terre DOC
What color neckband designates DOC and DOCG wines?
Red and Green Neckbands
Lago di Caldaro / Kalterersee DOC
Produces the largest quantity of Schiava in the region
Min 85% Schiava
3 DOCGs of Lazio
1) Cesanese del Piglio (90% Cesanese)
2) Cannellino di Frascati (70% Malvasia)
3) Frascati Superiore (70% Malvasia)
Ortrugo
means “the other grape”
considered less important
used only as a minor blending component until 1970s when it was bottled as a single varietal
crisp, mineral, citrus, green fruit, stone fruit
Can be fizzy or effervescent with tank method (labeled frizzante or vivace)
What are the characteristics of Est! Est!! Est!!!
Floral notes, stone fruits, slight almond finish, Blend of Trebbiano, Malvasia, Roscetto, (on occasion- a lil Sauv Blanc)
Est! Est!! Est!!! di Montefiascone DOC
Lazio
Trebbianos plus Malvasias
Krimisa
Calabria
Famous wine during Greek period
“The” wine given as a reward to winners of the ancient Olympic Games
Which lake moderates the climate in Franciacorta?
Lake Iseo<br></br><img></img>
Pra
Veneto
What is Satèn?
- A term of Franciacorta DOCG that allowed white grapes ONLY (Char & PB)<br></br><img></img>
La Serra
Serralunga d’Alba
La Morra
What is the wine style/ requirements of Aglianico del Vulture DOC?
Red only (Still or Spumante traditional method)
- 100% Aglianico
- min. 12.5% abv
[Still Red] RS: Max. 10 g/l
The majority of Italy is covered with mountains , most of which are part of two ranges ?
*The Alps
*The Apennines
Ornato
Serralunga d’Alba
Todi DOC
Umbria
Grechetto di Todi-based bianco blend
Sangiovese-based rosso blend
What is the minimum planting density of Barolo & Barbaresco?
3,500 vines/ ha
What method is used to strengthen the red wines of the Valpolicella region?
Passito Method; Appassiemento Process
Sardegna grapes
Cannonau
Vermentino
Named Cru vinyards in La Morra
7
Arborita
*Brunate ( Barolo )
Cerequio
Gattera
Giachini
Marcenasco
Rocche dell’Annunziata.
Ginestra
Monforte d’Alba
Montecarlo DOC
Toscana
DOC now includes Trebbiano-based white blends, Sangiovese-based red blends, Vin Santo (including Occhio di Pernice, both following blending formulas) as well as varietal Vermentino, SB, Syrah, CS and Merlot
Which river is Barolo and Barbaresco located along with?
Tanaro River<br></br><img></img>
What is the wine style of Sforzato di Valtellina DOCG?
20/12
Red only
- “Amarone” style dry wine
- min. 90% Chiavennasca
- min. 14% abv
- Aged min. 20 mths (12 mths in wood)
What are the requirements of Valtellina Superiore DOCG?
24/12/36
Red only
- min. 90% Chiavennasca (Nebbiolo)
- min. 12% abv
- Aged min. 24 mths (12 mths in wood)
# Riserva: min. 36 mths
Where is Bianco di Custoza DOC? What are the wine styles?
- Veneto (Limestone hills, South-west of Lake Garda)
- White (Superiore, Passito, Spumante)
- Grapes: Blend of Trebbiano Toscana, Garganega, Trebbianello
Castello di Rampolla
Toscana
Orvieto DOC
Shared with Umbria & Lazio
Min 60% Grechetto and Procanico (Trebbiano Toscano)
Masseto
Merlot-based
Pignoletto
Ancient traditional variety
Identical to Greghetto di Todi (traditional grape of Umbria)
Light bodied, white flowers, citrus, apples
Tannic content of skins adds a textural component
Suitable for sparkling and late-harvest wine production
What is Picotendro?
A local synonym for Nebbiolo (Valle d’Aosta)
What are the DOCG appellations of Irpinia?
Taurasi DOCG
Greco di Tufo DOCG
Fiano di Avellino DOCG
What are the 3 colors of Marsala?
Oro (golden), Ambra (amber), and Rubino (ruby)
Main Red Grapes in Trentino Alto - Adige ?
Schiava in Italian / Vernatsch in German , Lagrein , Pinot nero ,Marzemino , Merlot , Teroldego , Cabernet Sauv.
Where have they started planting the Arneis grape that was almost extinct?
Roero
Romagna’s white grapes
Trebiano Romagnolo
Albana
Name some “modern” producers of Brunello di Montalcino
- Casanova di Neri
- Mastrojanni
(Use of small barrels and shorter maceration)
The smallest wine region in Italy
Valle d’Aosta
Lambrusco di Sorbara DOC
Min 60% Lambrusco di Sorbara
max 40% Lambrusco Salamino
Rosso, rosato, frizzante or spumante
Most renowned
Pecorino is native to which region?
Abruzzo
Primary grape of Calabria
Gaglioppo
Italy’s first white DOCG (1987)
Albana di Romagna
Main White Grapes of Liguria ?
*Pigato ( aka Vermentino ) Bosco , Albarola.
Castel del Monte primary red grape
Nero di Troia
Zonazione
Ongoing study since 1980s
Data on soil, climate, topography, altitude, humidity, rainfall, sunlight hours, other factors
Goal to analyze the data in order to dive the area under vine into homogeneous sub-areas
Passito
a wine made from semi-dried grapes
Which grapes are used in Torgiano Rosso Riserva DOCG?
Sangiovese and Canaiolo- smooth with long aging capability
What is the Friuli’s trademark white variety?
Friulano (Formerly known as Tocai Friulano)
- Lison DOCG (85%)
- Rosazzo DOCG (50%)
What is Renato Ratti?
- A modern winery in Piemonte (Barolo-Italy)
- Founded in 1965 (purchases Barolo Marcenasco)
## Barolo “Marcenasco”: Maceration 7-10 days, MLF in oak, aged 2 yrs in oak barrel (25hl & 50hl)
## Barolo “Conca”: 1st vintage 1970 (La Morra), Maceration 7-10 days, MLF in oak, aged 2 yrs in French oak barrique (25hl)<br></br><img></img>
What are the requirements of Bolgheri DOC & Bolgheri Sassicaia DOC respectively?
- White: Max. 70% Vermentino, Max. 40% Sauvignon
- Red: CS, Merlot, CF (Max. 50% Syrah or Sangiovese)
[Red only]
- Min. 80% CS + Max. 20% other red grapes
- min. 12% abv
- aged for 24 mths (18 mths in 225L barrel)
2 DOCGs in Umbria
1) Torgiano Rosso Riserva (70% Sangio.)
2) Montefalco Sagrantino (100%)
Marsala Vergine
Base wine vinified from white grapes only and fortified by adding grape spirit (acquavite) and/or ethyl alcohol
Matured in oak or cherry barrels, not filled to promote oxidation
Min 5 years in wood
Final wine < 4% RS and final alcohol > 18%
Most authentic
Write dowm the seven Italian regions that touch on the Apls?
Liguria, Piedmonte,Valle d’ Aosta, Lombardy, Trentino-Alto Adige, Veneto , Friuli-Venezia Giulia.
Vigna
Single Vineyard; stricter production requirements
Romagna Spumante DOC
Sparkling wine from partially-dried Albana grapes
Tank or traditional method
Zone of production identical to Romagna Albana DOCG
What does Appassimento process affecting the final wines?
- adds complex dried fruit notes
- additional alcoholic warmth (min. 14% abv)
- a round, glycolic mouthfeel
With the New Category Chianti Classico docg now produces three new kind of wine; What are they ?
- Chianti Classico (The standard version also called Annata)
*Chianti Classico Riserva ( With extra aging and Higher production requirements. - Chinati Classico Gran Selezione (a designation for only the very best chianti Classico wines , which will be made only in good years.
5 subzones of Valtellina Superiore DOCG
1) Valgella
2) Inferno
3) Grumello
4) Sassella
5) Maroggia
4 Commines of Barbaresco ?
Barbaresco , Neive , Treiso, Alba|San Rocca?
Which is larger- Barolo or Baberesco?
Barolo- double the size
What is Superiore means? (Italy)
- Applied to DOC/ DOCG wines
Maybe: - Higher Alcohol - 0.5%-1% abv
- Longer of ageing before release
Abboccato
medium-dry wine (max 1.2% or 12g/l sugar)
What is Vin Ruspo?
A rose made salasso under Barco Reale di Carmignano DOC
Briefly explain the climate condition of Piedmont
1) Mediterranean climate
2) Severe winter
3) Long summer & warm autumns (Sunlight (Apr-Oct): 1388 hours)
What wind impacts Sicilia?
The African Sirocco wind (intense in heat and very dry) impacts the western and southern portions of Sicilia
1 DOCG of Basilicata
- Aglianico del Vulture Superiore (100%)
Colli Piacentini DOC
Mostly white from Malvasia di Candia Aromatica
Vin Santo from Malvasia di Candia Aromatica and Ortrugo
Other whites - Chard, PG, SB
Reds from Barbera and Croatina (Bonarda)
CS and PN also permitted
Four sub-zones incl one for Vin Santo
Where are the Alps runs from ?
They run along the entire northern boder.
What is Spanna?
Nebbiolo (Gattinara & Ghemme)
What is the wine style of Moscato di Scanzo DOCG?
(West of Franciacorta)
- Sweet Passito Red wine
- 100% Moscato di Scanzo
- RS: 50-100 g/l
- Aged 24 mths (may not in wood)
What is the largest wine producing area in Italy?
Veneto
Cannubi
Barolo
Calabrese is also known as…
Nero d’Avola (Sicilia)
Toscana - Mountains
Alpi Apuane
Pratomagno
Monte Amiata
Northern Apennines
Сорт Энантио - цвет, регион, зона производства, синонимы
Красный, Трентино, Valdadige Terradeiforti DOC
тихое или frizzante
Lambrusco a Folglia Frastagliata, Lambrusco Nostrano
What is the minimum alcohol content of Chianti, Chianti Superiore & Chianti Riserva respectively?
- Chianti: 11.5%
- Chianti Superiore; 12%
- Chianti Riserva: 12%
How many communes within Barolo DOCG? Name five the most important communes
11
1) La Morra
2) Barolo
3) Serralunga d’Alba
4) Monforte d’Alba
5) Castiglione Falletto
6) Novello
7) Roddi
8) Verduno
9) Cherasco
10) Diano
11) Grinzane Cavour<br></br><img></img>
What is the wine style of Teroldego Rotaliano DOC?
Superiore Riserva: aged 2 yrs
Red, Rosé wine (Trentino)
- 100% Teroldego
What are the 5 sub zones of Valtellina Superiore ?
Valgella, Inferno, Grumello, Sasella, Marroggia.
Tank Method
Federico Martinotti developed in 1895
Eugene Charmat adopted it in 1920s
Known as Chrmat method, but in Italy often called Metodo Martinotti
What is the wine style of Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC?
Red only
- min. 85% Montepulciano + Max. 15% Other reds
Aging Requirements:
- Normale: released after 1 March
- Riserva: min. 24 mths (9 mths in wood)
Name Calabria ( DOC )?
Ciro , Bivongi , Greco di Bianco , Lamezia , Melissa , S. Anna di Isola Capo Rizzuto , Savuto , Scavigna , Terre di Cosenza .
What is the historical name for the Prosecco grape?
Glera
Which is Italy’s hilliest region?
Umbria
What is Fiasco?
Straw-covered bottle for Chianti (due to the interior quality of Italian glass)<br></br><img></img>
Italy’s first DOC (1966)
Vernaccia di San Gimignano
Europe’s higtest altitude vinyard ?
Blanc de morgex doc.
Describe the relationship between DOC,DOP and DOCG ?
DOC And DOCG are Italian wine categories, with DOCG the higher level of the two: both are equivalent to the DOP quality wine category under EU law.
Torgiano DOC
Umbria
Trebbiano-based whites
Sangiovese-based reds
The term ‘Fine’ with Marsala means:
aged one year
Who released the first commercial vintage of Sassicaia? When?
1968
Marquis Mario Rocchetta<br></br><img></img>
Valdadige / Etschtaler DOC
shared between Alto Adige, Trentino and Veneto
Chard, PG, PB, Schiava
Eloro DOC
Sicilia
Traditional home of Nero d’Avola
Cannubi Boschi
Barolo
Steffano Accordini
Veneto
What are the permitted grapes of Bardolino Superiore DOCG?
Red wine only
- 35-80% Corvina + 10-40% Rondinella + 15% Molinara<br></br><img></img>
Bolgheri DOC
Toscana
Created in 1983 for white and rose wines
success of Super Tuscans led to modification in 1994 to include red wines
Bordeaux-style reds
Varietal Vermentino and Vermentino-based blends
Synonym of Rulander
Pinot Grigio / Grauburgunder
What is Tendone?
- Overhead vine training system (Italy)
- Trained with trunks about 2m high
- Widely used in Southern Italy
- aka Arbour or Pergola<br></br><img></img>
The first white wine from Italy to get 100 points from the Wine Advocate
Gewürztraminer Epokale 2009 от Cantina Tramin
What is Governo (governo all’uso Toscano)?
(Tuscany’s traditional practice)
- Re-fermentation with juice of dried grapes
(Encourage Malolactic fermentation, most quality-minded producer avoid it)<br></br><img></img>
Rosso di Montepulciano DOC
Toscana
Min 70% Sangiovese
Romagna Albana DOCG
Emilia-Romagna’s first DOCG
Italy’s first white DOCG (1987)
dry to sweet (dolce) and passito
Passito riserva - min 1 year ageing
Passitos still impressive; some noble rot; best from Bertinoro
Lagrein
Very dark in color, high anthocyanin levels
Referred to as Scuro / Dunkel (dark)
What are the wine styles of Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco DOCG?
- White sparkling wine
- 85% Glera
# Frizzante
# Spumante: min. 10.5% abv
# Spumante Superiore: min. 11% abv
# Spumante Superiore Rive (hillside vineyards)
# Spumante Superiore di Cartizze: min. 11.5%
What are the aging requirements of Barolo & Barolo Riserva? (After 2010)
38/18/62
- Barolo: 3 yrs+2 mths (18 mths in chestnut wood) = 38 mths
- Barolo Riserva: 5 yrs+2 mths (18 mths in chestnut wood) = 62 mths
What is the Minimum ageing requirements (Total production process) of Alta Langa DOCG (Piedmont)?
[Total production process]
- Spumante: min. 30 mths
- Spumante Riserva: min. 36 mths
## All Alta Langa wines must be vintage-dated
San Severo DOC
Puglia’s oldest DOC (1968)
Northernmost appellation in Puglia
Includes sparkling Bombino Bianco
What climate does the Maremma area have?
Maritime climate
Name some Crus (Geographic designations) within Barbaresco
- Rabajà (Barbaresco)
- Roncagliette (Contains Sorì Tildin & Costa Russi)<br></br><img></img>
Malvasia di Borsa DOC
Sardegna
Semi-sweet or sweet
Min 95% Malvasia di Sardegna
What is Tenuta?
- Italian word for a fairly substantial agriculture holding or estate
What is the wine style of Nizza DOCG?
Red only (2014)
- Formerly a subzone of Barbera d’Asti
- 100% Barbera
In what year Italy Established the doc and docg system ?
in 1963
Toscana - most planted red & white grape
Sangiovese
Trebbiano Toscano
Name some leading producers of Alta Langa DOCG
- Fontanafredda
- Enrico Serafino
What are the two DOCGs of Prosecco?
1) Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco
2) Asolo Prosecco (Former-Colli Asolani)
What does tranquillo mean? (Italy)
“Still wine”
What are the additional requirements for “Rive” Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG?
[Hillside Vineyard]
- Must be hand-harvested
- Vintage-dated
- List 1 of 43 specific single vineyards on the label
Are Nebbiolo grapes high or low in acid?
Tannic and high in acid
Chianti DOCG grapes
min 70% Sangiovese
Romirasco
Monforte d’Alba
What are the requirements of “Gran Selezione” for Chianti Classico?
- New category introduced in 2013
- Must be estate fruits
- min. aged 30 mths (3 mths in the bottle)
- min. 13% abv<br></br><img></img>
Name one “traditionalist” producer of Amarone della Valpolicella
- Giuseppe Quintarelli
(Aging wine in large, neutral Slavonian botti)<br></br><img></img>
What is the minimum alcohol content of Gattinara & Gattinara Riserva?
- Gattinara: 12.5%
- Gattinara Riserva: 13%
Emilia’s white grapes
Malvasia di Candia Aromatica
Ortrugo
Pignoletto
Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc
In which region are the cities of Bologna and Parma located ?
In Emilia Romagna
Kupra wine
100% Grenache
Oasi degli Angeli
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Write down the 11 Communes in Barolo ?
Barolo / La Morra / Castaglione Falletto / Diano D’alba / Serralunga D’alba / Monforte D’alba / Grizante Cavour / Novello / Verduno / Cherasco / Roddi .
Name some Crus (Geographic designations) within Barolo
- Cannubi (Barolo)
- Castelletto (Monforte d’Alba)
- Brunella (Castiglione Falletto)
- Villero (Castiglione Falletto)
Montecucco Sangiovese DOCG
Toscana
separated from Montalcino by Orcia River
min 90% Sangiovese
What is the Minimum Aging Required, Alcohol and Composition before Release fo Barbaresco Riserva ?
100% Nebbiolo
MIN ALCOHOL: 12.5%
MIN AGING:4 years and 9 months in wood.
What is the 1st DOCG for still white wine in Piedmont? When was that?
- Gavi (Cortese di Gavi)
- 1998
Main White Grapes in Trentino Alto - Adige ?
Pinot Bianco , Pinot Grigio , Riesling ,Sauv Blanc , Sylvaner Veltliner , Kerner , Muller Thurgau , Gewurztraminer , Chardonnay.
What is Cantina?
- Literally cellar/ winery or cool place to store perishable goods
- Across Italy to denote “wine cellar”
What are the minimum aging requirements in the Barolo DOCG? how many in wood?
3 years- 2 in wood
What are the major WHITE grapes of Alto-Adige DOC & Trentino DOC?
3
- Chardonnay
- Pinot Bianco
- Pinot Grigio
What is the Minimum Aging Required, Alcohol and Composition before Release for Bolgheri Bianco ?
0% to 70% Vermentino
0 to 40 Sauvignon blanc
0 to 40% Trebbiano
MIN ALCOHOL; 11%
MIN AGING; NO Minimum.
Which grapes are produced in Apulia?
Negroamaro and Primitivo (Zinfandel)
Albana
Aromatic herbs (sage), citrus, green fruit and flowers
Full bodied (tannic component)
Particularly suited for sweet wine; tends to botrytis
Where is Pomino DOC? What is the wine style? Name one leading producer
- DOC within Rufina (Chianti-Tuscany)
- White: PB, PG, Char
- Red: 50% Sang + PN, M
- Vin Santo: PB, PG, Char, Trebbiano
- Spumante: Char, PB, PN
- Producer: Frescobaldi, Fattoria Selvapiana
The woodpecker is the symbol of which ancient Italian tribe?
Piceni
Name two villages within Chianti Classico
added “in Chianti” at the end
- Radda
- Castellina
- Greve
- Gaiole
What is the wine style of Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Colline Teramane DOCG?
Red only (2003)
- min. 90% Montepulciano + Max. 10% Sangiovese
Aging Requirements:
- Normale: min. 2 yrs (1 yr in wood/ 6 mths bottle)
- Riserve: min. 3 yrs (1 yr in wood/ 6 mths bottle)
Sottozona
Sub-zone
Typically have more stringent production rules
E.g. Classico
May be linked to a particular grape
Name two Nebbiolo-based DOCG reds that are located along with Sesia River (Piedmont)
- Gattinara (90%)
- Ghemme (85%)<br></br><img></img>
How long are Brunello di Montalcino Riserva wines aged?
5 years (2-3.5 years in the barrel)
Jermann
FVG
Brigaldara
Veneto
Amarone
Name at least three DOP that make Dolcetto-base wine ?
Dogliani , Dolcetto Diano d’alba, Dolcetto di Ovada Superiore.
Lambrusco Salamino di Santa Croce DOC
Rosso or rosato, frizzante or spumante, usually dry
Highest production of the Lambrusco DOCs
Torgiano Rosso Riserva DOCG
Umbria’s first DOCG
Pretty much only Single vineyard Rubesco Vigna Monticchio (80% Sangiovese / 20% Canaiolo)
Lisini
Brunello di Montalcino
Name all DOCGs in Piedmont made using 100% Dolcetto
- Dolcetto di Diano d’Alba
- Dolcetto di Ovada Superiore
- Dogliani
What are the permitted grapes for Chianti DOCG?
Red only
## 70-100% Sangiovese (75% for Senesi)
- Max. 30% other red grapes allowed for Toscana
- Max. 10% White (Trebbiano, Malvasia)
- Max. 15% CS & CF
Name the Primary red grape of Molise ?
Montepulciano
Parents of Kerner
Riesling and Schiava
White
1929
August Herold
Which appellation is known for sparkling red wines?
Vernaccia di Serrapetrona DOCG
Marsala Rubino (ruby-red)
Min 70% red grapes
No addition of mosto cotto
Romagna’s red grapes
Sangiovese
Fortana
Terrano
Malbo Gentile
What is Moscadello?
- White grape: Moscato Bianco
- Moscadello di Montalcino DOC from Tuscany
What is Lessona & Sizzano? Where is it located?
- Nebbiolo-based DOCs (near Ghemme - Piedmont)<br></br><img></img>
What is the wine style of Vermentino di Gallura DOCG?
White (Dry, Spumante, Frizzante, Passito, VT)
- min. 95% Vermentino
- Normale: 12% abv
- Superiore: 13% abv<br></br><img></img>
Sicilia’s primary grapes
Catarratto Bianco
Nero d’Avola
“Cannonau di Sardegna DOC” - Subzones
Oliena
Jerzu
Capo Ferrato
Where is the Strait of Messina?
Separates Calabria from Sicilia
What is the minimum alcohol of Gavi & Gavi Riserva?
Gavi: 10.5%
Gavi Riserva: 11%
What is Alta Langa?
30/9/36
- DOCG (2011) for Traditional Method Spumante in Piedmont
1) min. 90% PN or/and Chardonnay
2) min. 11.5% abv
3) MUST be vintage-dated
# Spumante: after 30 mths
# Spumante Riserva: after 36 mths
Which Abruzzo DOC/G is not a regional DOC/G?
Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Colline Teramane DOCG
Where is Carmignano DOCG? What is its wine style?
- East of Chianti Montalbano (North of Chianti Classico)
## Red only - min. 50% Sangiovese
- 10-20% CF & CS
- Max. 20% Canaiolo
- Max. 10% Trebbiano, Malvasia, Canaiolo Bianco
What is governo?
a small proportion of grapes was left to desiccate and start a second fermentation within the newly made wine
Also encourages MLF
practice adds body and alcohol while making wines softer and more approachable
What is Enoteca? (Italy)
- Literally means “wine repository” (Wine Store)
- Wine Libraries (Enoteca, Vinothek or Œnothèque)
Malvasia di Candia Aromatica
fresh and floral with some weight
High quality and versatile
Still, sparkling and passito (the passitos being some of Italy’s best sweet wines)
Only Malvasia variety in Emilia-Romagna, and can be labeled “Malvasia”
What are the permitted grapes of Soave DOC?
White wine only (Classico sites on Volcanic soil)
- min. 70% Garganega + 30% Char, Trebbiano di Soave
What is Casa vinicola? (Italy)
- Means winery/ négociant
- Casa used as a winery designation, often abbreviated as ca’ (Ca’ del Bosco)
Vernaccia di Oristano DOC
Sardegna
Bennaxi and Gregori soils
100% Vernaccia di Oristano
Encourage flor development
not fortified
may use solera-style fractional blending
What producer was prominent in Castelli di Jesi history?
Fazi Battaglia
What is a name for the ‘heel of a boot’ region?
Apulia (Puglia)
Main White Grapes in Valle d’Aosta ?
Chardonnay , Moscato Bianco , Prie Blanc , Pinot grigio.
Under what name was Basilicata known in ancient times?
Lucania
Who is credited with establishing viticulture on the Italian peninsula ?
The Etruscans
Where is Morellino di Scansano DOCG?
Coastal area of Tuscany (Southern Maremma)<br></br><img></img>
Brunate
La Morra
Barolo
What is the wine style of Cesanese del Piglio DOCG?
Lazio
[Red only]
- min. 90% Cesanese (Spicy, peppery with high acid)
## Min. alcohol
- Normale: 12%
- Superiore: 13%
- Riserva: 14%
What is the Minimum planting density & vineyard elevation requirements of Alta Langa DOCG (Piedmont)?
- 4,000 vines/ hectare
- min. 250 meters (valley floor plantings are prohibited)
Trentino Alto Adige Doc Denominations ?
Alto-Adige Sub Tirol , Valdadige , Valdadine Terradeiforti , Etschtaler , Teroldego Rotaliano ,Lago di Caldaro Kalterer , Casteler , Trento , Trentino.
What is the soil type of Etna DOC in Sicilia?
Volcanic Soil (Mount Etna)<br></br><img></img>
What are the aging requirements of Chianti DOCG?
- Normale: release after 1 March
- Rùfina, Colli Fiorentini, Montespertoli, Chianti Superiore: after 1 September
- Riserva: aged for 24 mths
% of white wine production in AA
60% of plantings and 70% of white wine production
Faro DOC
Sicilia
Nerello Mascalese
Other names for Vermentino
Favorita (Piemonte)
Pigato (Liguria)
Flavor Profile of Coda di Volpe and Best DOP ?
Low Acidity ; hight in extrac and color. austere on Volcanic soils; richer and solfter elsewhere. Aromas & Flavor; Peach , Pineapple, Papaya , Honey. Best DOP ( Taburno DOC ) Sannio DOC )
Name some monopole of Barolo and its producer respectively
- Bruno Giacosa “Falletto” (Serralunga)
- Giacomo Conterno “Francia” (Serralunga)
- Monprivato “Giuseppe Mascarello” (Castiglione Falletto)
Defined the differences of soil types between (La Morra & Barolo), (Serralunga d’Alba & Monforte d’Alba) & Castiglione Falletto
(La Morra & Barolo)
- Tortonian soil (Calcareous marl): give softer style of wines
(Serralunga d’Alba & Monforte d’Alba)
- Helvetian (Serravalian) soils (Sandstone): more structure
(Castiglione Falletto)
- Mixed of Tortonian & Helvetian
Main Red Grapes in Valle d’Aosta ?
Picotendro ( Nebbiolo ) Petit Rouge , Fumin , Vien de Nus , Gamay , Dolcetto .
Malvasia delle Lipari DOC
Sicilia
Aeolian Islands
Malvasia di Lipari plus Corinto Nero (Sangiovese)
What is Erbaluce di Caluso?
- a DOCG located in North of Asti
- 100% Erbaluce
- Still White
- Spumante: 15 mths on lees (traditional method)
- Passito:36 mths aging
- Passito Riserva: 48 mths aging
What year Chianti and Chianti Classico eleveted to a Docg status ?
in 1984
Which body of water is west of Italy?
Mediterranean
Where is Otrepo’ Pavese ?
Is in southern Lombardy next to Piedmont, south of the Po River.
Toscana - Topography
67% hills - most vineyards here
25% mountains - mostly north / east
8% plains
What is the wine style of Tintilia del Molise DOC?
Red and Rosé
- Min. 95% Tintilia
Which region in the Maremma recently achieved DOC status?
Bolgheri for Cabs and Merlots
When was Sassicaia and Tignanello first released respectively?
Sassicaia - 1968
Tignanello - 1971
Main Red Grapes in Lombardy ?
Pinot Nero , Chiavennasca ( Nebbiolo )
6 producers of Monforte d’Alba ?
Domenico Clerico
Aldo Conterno
Paolo Conterno
Elio Grasso
Giacomo Conterno
Podere Ruggeri Corsini.
Montefalco Sagrantino DOCG
Umbria
100% Sagrantino
Dry or passito
How many DOC zones are in Piedmont?
42
What is the wine style of Torgiano Rosso Riserva DOCG?
Umbria
[Dry Red only]
- Min. 70% Sangiovese
- Max. 30% other red grapes
- Aged 36 mths (6 mths in wood)
- min. 12.5%
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
Toscana
100% Sangiovese
Aged min 4 years (2 in oak, 4 mo in bottle)
Riserva - min 5 years (2 years, 6 mo)
Which grape does SE Peidmont use to make Gavi di Gavi?
Cortese
Classico
wine produced from the original historic winegrowing area of a DOCG / DOC
Chianti DOCG Subzones
7
Rufina
Colli Fiorentini
Colli Aretini
Colli Senesi
Colline Pisane
Montalbano
Montespertoli
Named Cru vinyards in Serralunga d’Alba
8
Vigna Rionda
Parafada
Ornato
Lazzarito
La serra
Marenca Rivette
Margheria
Falletto .
Tignanello
80 % Sng+15% CS+5% CF
IGT in AA
Vigneti delle Dolomiti IGT
Other Lambrusco DOCs
Modena DOC
Reggiano DOC
Colli di Scandiano e di Canossa DOC
What is the wine style/ requirements of Aglianico del Vulture Superiore DOCG?
Basilicata
Red only
- 100% Aglianico
- min. 13.5% abv
Aging requirements
- Superiore: 3 yrs (1 yr barrel & 1 yr bottle)
- Riserva: 5 yrs (2 yrs barrel & 2 yrs bottle)
When was the first DOCG wine appointed?
1980
Name at least five DOP’s that can make Montepulciano-based wine ?
Montepulciano d’Abruzzo/ Rosso Conero/ Rosso Piceno / Conero / Offida / Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo
Alfredo Currato
husband of Luciana Vietti, spent a lot of time researching and rediscovering the nearly lost Arneis grape variety.
He is credited as the “father of Arneis”
Which DOCG is made using Verduzzo Giallo to produce sweet Passito wines in Friuli-Venezia Giulia?
Ramandolo<br></br><img></img>
What is the name of the DOCG red sparkling wine made in SE Piedmont?
Brachetto d’Acqui
Which grape is used to make Ramandolo?
Verduzzo
Ca Rugate
Veneto
What grapes were commonly blended with Sangiovese in Toscana?
Canaiolo
Colorino
Mammolo
Malvasia Nera
as well as white grapes Malvasia and Trebbiano
What type of vine training is best suited for hot climates?
Alberello
compound belonging to the flavonoid family
Strongly present in Sangiovese
Forms a sediment
Quercetin
Vivace
a lively (light fizzy) wine
6 Sub-zones of Alto Adige / Sudtirol
1.Terlano / Terlaner
2. Valle Isarco / Eisacktaler
3. Valle Venosta / Vinschgau
4. Santa Maddalena / St. Magdalener
5. Colli di Bolzano / Bozner Leiten
6. Meranese / Meraner
Montalcino DOCG producers can declassify their wine to which DOC to make “Super-Tuscan”?
Sant’Antimo DOC<br></br><img></img>
What is Barolo Chinato? Name one producer makes this
- A DOCG aromatized wine flavoured with Quinine (金雞納霜)
- Cappellano<br></br><img></img>
Native white varieties of AA
Moscato Giallo / Goldenmuskateller
Name some monopole of Barbaresco and its producer respectively
- Moccagatta “Cole”
- Marchesi di Gresy “Martinenga”
Argentiera
Bolgheri
Falletto
Serralunga d’Alba
Montecucco DOC
Toscana
separated from Montalcino by Orcia River
Sangiovese-based reds
Trebbiano and/or Vermentino-based whites
What is the most planted grape of Basilicata?
Aglianico
100% CF
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Le Macchiole “Paleo”
CF
International red varieties of AA
Pinot Nero / Blauburgunder
Merlot
Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Franc
Portugieser
Apollonio
Puglia
What does Sorì mean?
“South-facing vineyard”
(in the Piedmontese dialect)
What is the most famous DOC wine of Umbria?
Orvieto
What are the Vin Santo appellations in Toscana?
4
Vin Santo di Carmignano DOC
Vin Santo del Chianti Classico DOCG
Vin Santo del Chianti DOC
Vin Santo di Montepulciano DOC
Vin Santo - grapes
Trebbiano (provides acidity) and Malvasia (provides body, texture, perfume)
John Woodhouse
discovered the wine by accident when his ship was forced into Marsala port
He thought it compared favorably to Madeira, and fortified some to send it home – it became a favorite of the British Royal Navy
3 DOC Alto Adige
- Alto Adige
- Lago di Caldaro
- Valdadige
What is the Minimum Aging Required, Alcohol and Composition before Release for Amarone della Valpolicella Riserva ?
45% to 95% Corvina
5 to 30% Rondinella
Molinara is optional
MIN ALCOHOL:14%
MIN AGING: 4 years
Terlano / Terlaner Sub-Zone
white wines
home of SB
PB!
Chard, MT, PG, Riesling, Riesling Italico and Sylvaner
If no variety on label- at least 50% PB and/or Chard + SB
Riserva - min 2 years
VT and Passito
International white varieties of AA
Pinot Grigio
Gewurztraminer
Chardonnay
Pinot Blanc
Sauvignon Blanc
Muller-Thurgau
Sylvaner
Kerner
Riesling
Gruner Veltliner
Riesling Italico
What is Biferno?
Both a DOC and a River in Molise
Other Appellations of Emilia-Romagna
Colli d’Imola DOC
Colli di Faenza DOC
Colli Romagna Centrale DOC
Colli di Rimini DOC
Bosco Eliceo DOC
What percentage of Sangiovese grapes must the Chianti wines have?
0.7
What is Brachetto d’Acqui?
- a DOCG sparkling red (Piedmont)
min. 97% Brachetto - Red: max. 2 atmosphere pressure
- Red Spumante: traditional or tank
- Red Passito: min. 50 g/l RS
Lazzarito
Serralunga d’Alba
Croatina - synonym
Bonarda
Where is the Gargano Promontory?
Puglia
the “spur” of the boot
What are the major soil types within Chianti Classico?
1) Galestro (Marl)
2) Alberese (Sandstone)
Where is Colli Piacentini DOC?
- Western edge of Emilia-Romagna
1) White: Chardonnay, Malvasia, PG, Sauvignon
2) Rosé & Red: Barbera, Bonarda, CS, PN
3) Sparkling white & red
4) Vin Santo: Malvasia di Candia Aromatica, Ortrugo
What are the major soil types within Brunello di Montalcino?
1) Galestro (on Higher altitude)
2) Clay (Warmer southern)
Name at least five DOPs that can make Nebbiolo-based wine ?
Barbaresco DOCG, Barolo DOCG, Gattinara DOCG,Ghemme DOCG , Roero DOCG, Valtellina Superiore DOCG, Sforzato di Valtellina DOCG , Langhe DOC , Piedmont DOC.
What are the two white DOCG wines made from moscato?
Moscato d’Asti, and Asti (formerlly Asti Spumante)
The Lambrusco District
Some spumante but mostly frizzante
Tank method
Small proportion traditional method and metodo ancestrale
This classic Lambrusco is different than most commercial exports
What are the aging requirements of Ghemme & Ghemme Riserva?
2+10/18
3+10/24
- Ghemme: 2 yrs+10 mths (18 mths-wood & 6 mths-bottle) =34/18
- Ghemme Riserva: 3 yrs+10 mths (24 mths-wood & 6 mths-bottle)= 46/24
Cusumano
Sicilia
What are the wine styles of Offida DOCG?
[Dry white or red] Marche-Italy
- White: min. 85% Pecorino or Passerine
- Red: min. 85% Montepulciano
What is the soil & climate of Campania?
- Mediterranean climate
- Volcanic soils
What are the major criteria of DOC wines?
1) Geographical boundaries
2) Permitted grape varieties
3) Viticultural practices
4) Max. Yield
5) Vinification techniques
6) Min. / Max. alcohol content
Spoleto DOC
Umbria
White wine only
White blend or varietal Trebbiano Spoletino
Spumante
Frascati DOC
Frascati Superiore DOCG
Lazio
Malvasia plus others
(best have more Malvasia Puntinata)
Where is Pantelleria? name the DOC of this area
- A volcanic island near the African coast
- Moscato di Pantelleria DOC (100% Zibibbo)
- Passito di Pantelleria DOC (100% Zibibbo)
What are the permitted grapes for Chianti Classico DOCG?
Red only
## 80-100% Sangiovese
- Max. 20% other red grapes (Canaiolo Nero, CS, Merlot)
- White grapes are NOT allowed after 2006
Hills of Parma
Colli di Parma DOC
often frizzante
wide range of grapes
Lambrusco, Barbera, Malvasia, SB
Name one producer in Friuli producing dry and powerful white wines
- Miani
- Livio Felluga
Which subzone is most age-worthy?
Rufina
What does “Cerasuolo” mean?
Cherry-red color (wine)
Morellino di Scansano DOCG
Toscana
Sangiovese-based
What is special about the vineyards in Costa d’Amalfi DOC
Very steep, terraced
Name the most Prominet white grape variety of the following regions ?
-Tuscany
-Sardinia
-Abruzzo
-Marche
Tuscany / Vernaccia
Sardinia / Vermentino
Abruzzo / Trebbiano
Marche / Verdicchio
Name three white grape varieties of Piemont
- Moscato Bianco
- Cortese
- Arneis
- Erbaluce
- Favorita (Vermentino)
When was Amarone della Valpolicella & Recioto della Valpolicella promoted to DOCG?
2010
Name some 100% Sangiovese “Super-Tuscan”
- Montevertine “Le Pergole Torte”
- Isole e Olena “Cepparello”
What is distinct about the Carmignano DOCG?
First to permit Cab Sauv with Sangiovese- only DOC to require Cab Sauv in the blend.
Villero
Castiglione Falletto
Marsala, grapes
4
Grillo
Catarratto
Inzolia
Damaschino
Parents of Sangiovese
Ciliegiolo and Calabrese Montenuovo (now nearly extinct)
How long is Rosso di Montalcino aged?
1 year
Chianti Classico vs. Chianti
Chianti Classico DOCG - historical area (Chianti Storico) only
Chianti DOCG - from the expanded area only (twice as large as Chianti Classico)
Under Domitian
Vineyards replacing wheat fields led to an overproduction of wine and scarcity of wheat
Domitian issued an edict in 92 AD forbidding the planting of any new vines in Italy
Romagna DOC
Recent (2011) DOC that incorporates 5 previously independent appellations as sub-designations (“Romagna” appears on label first:
Romagna Sangiovese
Romagna Albana Spumante
Romagna Cagnina
Romagna Pagadebit
Romagna Trebbiano
Flavor profile of Ansonica Grape , Aka and best DOP ?
Aka Insolia,Inzolia.Naturally tannic white grape.light to medium bodied in sicily; Fuller bodied in tuscany with golden color;Sicily yellow apple, dried apricot; Best DOP, Elba ( Tuscany ) Sicily ( DOC )
The Second wine of Ornellaia
Le Serre Nuove dell’ Ornellaia
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What is Orvieto?
- A DOC in Umbria
[White only]
# Tuffeau soil (similar to Vouvray) - Min. 60% Procanico (Trebbiano) and Grechetto
- Max. 40% Other white grapes in Umbria
How many regions are there in Italy?
20
14 DOCGs in Veneto
1) Amarone della Valpolicella
2) Bardolino Superiore
3) Asolo Prosecco
4) Colli Euganei Fior d’Arancio
5) Colli di Conegliano
6) Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco
7) Lison ## shared with Friuli
8) Recioto della Valpolicella
9) Recioto di Gambellara
10) Recioto di Soave
11) Soave Superiore
12) Piave Malanotte
13) Friularo di Bagnoli
14) Montello Rosso
Monprivato
Castiglione Falletto
Emilia’s red grapes
Lambrusco
Ancellotta
Barbera
Croatina (locally called Bonarda)
Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon
What is the wine style of Montefalco Sagrantino DOCG?
Umbria
100% Sagrantino (high tannin & alcohol)
[Dry red]
- Aged 37 mths (12 mths in wood)
[Passito red]
- Aged 37 mths (4 mths in wood)
Campi Flegrei DOC
Campania
Large volcanic depression west of Naples
Deep volcanic soils
own-rooted, centenarian vines
Wines based on Piedirosso and Falanghina
Which regions have been strongholds of bulk wines?
Puglia
Sicilia
What year Barolo and Barbaresco recieived doc status and docg status ?
in 1966 recieved doc
in 1980 recieved docg
Sant’Antimo DOC has the exact same delineation as which DOCG?
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG<br></br><img></img>
Where is Fara DOC and Faro DOC located in respectively?
- Fara in Piedmont (Nebbiolo-based)
- Faro in Sicily (Nerello Mascalese based)<br></br><img></img>
Which grape is sometimes confused with Bombino Bianco?
Trebbiano Abruzzese
What is the “rosé version” of Vin Santo to be called? （Italy)
Occhio di Pernice<br></br><img></img>
Capital of Alto-Adige
Bolzano / Bozen
Three main biotypes of Aglianico
Aglianico del Vulture - more intense red fruit
Aglianico di Taurasi
Aglianico del Taburno (Aglianico Amaro)
Rosso di Montalcino DOC
Toscana
100% Sangiovese
No aging requirement
What is the term for fortified Vin Santo?
Liquoroso
What is the wine style of Conero Riserva DOCG?
Marche-Italy
[Red only]
- min. 85% Montepulciano
- Max. 15% Sangiovese
- min. aged for 24 mths
What are the characteristics of karst?
Erosion of rocks
Caves, sinkholes, subterranean streams, underground passages
What is the wine style/ aging requirements of Taurasi DOCG?
Red only
- min. 85% Aglianico
3/12
4/18
Aging requirements:
- Normale: min. 3 yrs (12 mths in wood)
- Riserva: min. 4 yrs (18 mths in wood)
What are the predominant RED grape in Trentino-Alto Adige?
- Schiava (aka Vernatsh)
- Teroldego (Teroldego Rotaliano DOC)
4 DOCGs of Puglia
{xx = Castel del Monte}
1) xx Bombino Nero (90% BN) - rosato
2) xx Nero di Troia Riserva (90%)
3) xx Rosso Riserva (65% Nero di Troia)
4) Primitivo di Manduria Dolce Naturale (100%)
Who introduced clean modern white wine making (controlled cold fermentations in stainless steel, minimized use of sulfur…) in Friuli in the 1960s?
Mario Schiopetto
Which wind influences Sardegna
Maestrale
When was the 1st Italian wine law established? What was the purpose of the system?
- 12 July 1963 (Law 930) DOC/ DOCG system
- Formalizing and protecting Italian wine appellations
What is the appellation of still wines from Franciacorta?
## Sebino IGT
Dry still wines:
- White: min. 50% Chardonnay + PB, PN
- Red: min. 25% Merlot, min. 20% CF, Carmenere + CS
Lambrusco Grasparossa di Castelvetro DOC
Rosso or rosato, frizzante or spumante, dry or off-dry
Fullest-bodied, most structured and concentrated
Write the following grape varieties in the region or regions where they most commonly found?
-Pecorino -Naragus -Passerina
-Fiano -Coda di Volpe -Vermentino
-Zibibbo -Grillo -Greco
-Pecorino; Marche -Fiano;Camapnia -zibibbo; Sicily
-Naragus;Sardinia -Coda di Golpe; Campania -Grillo; Sicily
-Passarina;Marche -Vermentino;Sardinia,Tuscany, Liguria -Greco;Campania, Calabria.
What are the standards of Chianti Classico?
80-100% Sangiovese, no white varieties, minimum 12% alcohol
What is the wine style of Frascati DOC?
[White & Spumante]
- min. 70% Malvasia (di Candia or del Lazio)
Which area of Italy is detached and has a Spanish heritage producing sturdy whites and spicy rich reds?
Sardinia/Sardegna- has the DOCG Vermentino di Gallura
What DOCG wines only allow the Nebbiolo grape in production?
Barolo and Babaresco
Which grapes are used to make Gattinara and Ghemme?
Spanna (Nebbiolo) and blended with Bonarda or Vespolina
Other Bologna DOCs
Colli Bolognesi DOC
Reno DOC
What is the minimum alcohol content of Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG?
Normale: 12.5%
Riserva: 13%
Uva Rara =
Bonarda Novarese
Piedmont
Name at least one Italian region that has no IGPs ?
Piedmont , Valle d’Aosta.
How many DOCG exist in Italy (2019)? Which is the latest DOCG to be awarded?
- 76 (2020)
- 74th Nizza (Piedmont)
- 75th Tullum (Abruzzo)
- 76th Terre Alfieri (Piedmont)
Spumante Metodo Classico Alto Adige/ Sudtirol DOC
traditional method
PB and/or Chard and/or PN
15 m on lees
riserva - 36 m
Named a least 4 producers of Castiglione Falletto ?
Vietti
Brovia
Paolo Scavino
Sobrero ,
Name two Aglianico-based DOCG wines of Campania
1) Aglianico del Taburno (85%)
2) Taurasi (85%)
How does Gran selezione differs from the other Chianti Classicos?
naturally ,the higher designation involves some tighter restirc
Name some leading producers in Campania
1) Feudi di San Gregorio
2) Terredora
3) Mastroberardino
Friularo di Bagnoli DOCG
Veneto
red
Raboso
In Piemonte, vineyards are planted on two distinct groups…
1) North-east: Lake Maggiore
2) South-east: Langhe & Monferrato hills<br></br><img></img>
Amabile
medium-sweet wine (max 4.5% or 45g/L sugar)
What is Colli means? (Italy)
“Hill” (also written Colline & Collio)
- Equivalent of France’s Côte, Coteaux
Which wines are produced near Naples/ in Campania?
Taurasi (red) made from Aglianico, Greco di Tufo and Fiano di Avellino (both white)
What are the requirements of Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG?
- 45-95% Corvina + Rondinella
- Used of dried grapes (dried for 3-4 mths)
- min. 14% abv
- max. RS: 14 g/l
- Normale: aged 2 yrs
- Riserva: aged 4 yrs
Where is Breganze? What style of wines it produced?
- White: 50% Tai (Friulano)
- Red: 50% Merlot
- Torcolato (sweet): 100% Vespaiolo
- Spumante: Vespaiolo
Which DOC of Sardinia makes cannonau-based wines?
“Cannonau di Sardegna DOC” - covers the entire island
- Normale: min. 85% Cannonau
- Classico: min. 90% Cannonau
Subzones: Oliena, Jerzu, Capo Ferrato<br></br><img></img>
Baron Bettino Ricasoli
Credited with coming up with the formula for Chianti
(The formula of 70% Sangiovese, 15% Canaiolo and 15% Malvasia became common practice)
What is the minimum alcohol content of Barolo & Barbaresco respectively?
- Barolo: 13% abv
- Barbaresco: 12.5% abv
What is the wine style of Oltrepò Pavese DOC?
(Clay soils at Apennine foothills)
## Still/ Frizzante/ Passito/ Licoroso
- White: Riesling + PN
- Red: Barbera, Croatina + Uva Rara, Vespolina, PN
What are the most noteworthy local red grapes in Friuli-Venezia Giulia?
(Light, fruity)
- Refosco
(Density, spice)
- Schioppettino
- Pignolo
What is Collio and where would you find it ?
A DOC in eastern Friuli along the Slovenian border.
What is the Maremma?
a coastal area shared between Toscana and Lazio
Name some Bordeaux-style “Super-Tuscan”
## Tignanello (80 % Sng+15% CS+5% CF)
## Solaia (75% CS+20 Sng+5% CF)
## Ornellaia (60% CS+22% M+14% CF)
## Masseto (Merlot-based)
## Le Macchiole “Paleo” (100% CF)
Inama
Veneto
Soave
What is the term for the old wine added during the production of Vin Santo?
Madre
Which grape is the most widely planted in Piedmont?
Barbara
What is Südtirol?
Alto-Adige (German)<br></br><img></img>
What are the two red grapes used for production in Apulia?
Primitivo and Negroamaro
Where is Gambellara? What is it?
- East of Soave
- A DOC produced white, Spumante & vin santo
(min. 80% Garganega + PB, Char, Trebbiano)
What are the wine styles of Rosso Piceno DOC ()?
Marche
Red only (DOC 1968)
1) Rosso/Rosso Novello/Rosso Superiore: 35%-85% Montepulciano + 15%-50% Sangiovese
2) Varietal: min. 85% Sangiovese
# Minimum Alcohol:
- Rosso Novello: 11% abv
- Rosso/Sangiovese: 11.5% abv
- Rosso Superiore: 12% abv
What does Arneis based wines pair well with?
Seafood- they are crisp and display mineral qualities
What is Santa Maddalena (St. Magdalener)?
- A subzone within Alto-Adige
- Red wine: Schiava
If Valtellina Superiore wine is bottled of Switzerland it must be labeled as ?
Stagafassli
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Name the leading producers of Abruzzo
1) Edoardo Valentini
2) Emidio Pepe
How many DOCGs are in Sicily?
1- Cerasuolo di Vittoria
What grape is used to make the DOC wine Salice Salentino?
Negroamaro- from Apulia
Colli Martani DOC
Umbria
Grechetto, Sangiovese and Trebbiano Toscano
The Bologna District
Pignoletto most distinctive
International grapes also important and account for some of the most impressive wines
Lambrusco Salamino
most widely planted
Name three denominations in Trentino-Alto Adige ?
*Alto Adige / Sudtirol
* Valdadige
*Trentino
Name 2 DOCGs in Emilia-Romagna
1) Albana di Romagna (95% Albana, 1st white DOCG 1987)
2) Colli Bolognesi Pignoletto (2011)
What is Ripasso?
“Re-passed”
- Basic Valpolicella re-fermented with unpressed skins of grapes from Amarone or Recioto<br></br><img></img>
Toscana - special soils
Galestro
Alberese
Marsala Oro (gold)
Only white grapes allowed
Addition of mosto cotto is forbidden
What law created the IGT category in Italy?
Goria Law in 1992
What are the 2 white grape varietals allowed in Chianti production?
Trebbiano and Malvesia
Villa Russiz
FVG
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What are the primary grapes of Umbria?
Trebbiano (localy known as Procanico) and Grechetto
Which regions of Italy contains NO DOCG? (2016)
1) Vallee d’Aosta
2) Liguria
3) Trentino Alto-Adige
4) Molise
5) Calabria
Boche di Bonifacio
Separates Corsica from Sardegna
What are the aging requirements of Gattinara & Gattinara Riserva?
2+11/2
3+11/3
- Gattinara: 2 yrs+11 mths (2 yrs in wood) =35
- Gattinara Riserva: 3 yrs+11 mths (3 yrs in wood) = 47
What are the wine styles of Greco di Tufo DOCG?
White only (Still & Spumante)
- min. 85% Greco + Max. 15% Coda di Volpe
[Spumante]
- aged 36 mths in bottle
When selecting a wine to serve with Sicilian seafood-based dish that calls for a White wine, What grape varieties would be obvious choices to consider ? and What denomination might be used for any of these ?
Ansonica, Grillo ,Grecanico Dorado, Carricante, Catarratto, Zibibbo ; Sicilia doc , Etna Bianco doc, Igp Terre Siciliane.
Colterenzio
Alto Adige
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What is la nebbia?
- Morning fog (Piedmont)
- Prolongs the grape’s ripening process in autumn<br></br><img></img>
What is the most noteworthy subzone in Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco?
“Cartizze” - 106 ha
- Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Spumante Superiore di Cartizze
- Lower yield and higher min. alcohol (11.5%)
Single vineyards of Gaja
[1967] Sorí San Lorenzo
[1970] Sorí Tildin
[1978] Costa Russi
Name one local red grape variety in Liguria
Red grape: Rossese (Tibouren)
- Rossese di Dolceacqua DOC
Sangiovese synonyms
Brunello
Prugnolo Gentile
Morellino
Sangioveto - Chianti
Most widely planted grape varieties
Sangiovese (more than twice as much as:)
Montepulciano
Catarratto Bianco
Merlot
Trebbiano Toscano
Barbera
Chardonny - mostly for sparkling
Glera
Pinot Grigio
Nero d’Avola
What are the permitted grapes for Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG?
Red only
## min. 70% Sangiovese (Prugnolo Gentile)
- Max. 30% other red grapes allowed for Tuscany
- Max. 5% other white grapes
4 DOCGs in Friuli-Venezia Giulia
1) Ramandolo
2) Colli Orientali del Friuli Picolit
3) Lison ## shared with Veneto
4) Rosazzo
Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG
Sicilia
50-70% Nero d’Avola
30-50% Frappato
When was Morellino di Scansano promoted to DOCG?
2006<br></br><img></img>
Romagna Cagnina DOC
Sweet red wine based on Terrano grape
mouth-cleansing tannic bite
released in October immediately following harvest
Consume fresh (with roasted chestnuts)
What is the Largest city in southern Italy?
Naples
Name the subzones of Valpolicella Classico DOC
5
1) Fumane
2) Marano
3) Negrar
4) Sant’Ambrogio
5) San Pietro
What four winegrowing areas did Grand Duke Cosimo III de’ Medici protect by edict in 1716?
Chianti
Pomino
Carmignano
Val d’Arno di Sopra
Marsala Ambra (amber)
Only white grapes allowed
Proportion of mosto cotto min 1%
Rosato versions of Lagrein
Kretzer
Which wine would you expect to sell for a higher proce, Conero or Rosso Conero ?
Conero because it is a docg, with higher requirements.
Vesuvio DOC- Lacryma Christi del Vesuvio
Campania
Piedirosso-based reds
Coda di Volpe-based whites
What are the Nebbiolo Subvarieties ?
Michet, Lampia and rose
What are the wine styles of Sant’Antimo DOC?
- White, Red & Vin Santo
- Any grapes that allowed in Tuscany may be utilized
Sagrantino
Native to Umbria
Thick-skinned
Tannic
Deep color, intense aromas of black fruit
Which region was created to revive the Falernum wine of ancient fame?
Falerno del Massico DOC
Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG
Toscana
Min 70% Sangiovese (Prugnolo Gentile)
What is Rosazzo? Where is it? Who makes iconic wine there?
- A DOCG for white wine in Friuli
- Blend of min. 50% Friulano + SB, PB, Char
## Livio Felluga “Terre Alte”
Name some “traditional” producers of Brunello di Montalcino
- Biondi-Santi
- Talenti
- Soldera
5 Lambrusco grapes
Lambrusco di Sorbara
Lambrusco Salamino
Lambrusco Grasparossa
Lambrusco Marani
Lambrusco Maestri
Which DOC in Abruzzo produced Rosato wines only?
Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo DOC
(min. 85% Montepulciano)<br></br><img></img>
What is the only white wine of Tuscany to have DOCG status?
Vernaccia di San Gimignano
What is the Minimum Aging Required, Alcohol and Composition before Release for Chianti Classico ?
80% to 100 %Sangiovese
0% to 20 % Cannaiolo Nero or Cabernet Sauvignon.
MIN ALCOHOL: 12%
MIN AGING: 1 year
Main Wine applellations in Liguria ?
Cinque Terre doc, Rossese di Dolceacqua doc , Riviera ligure di ponente doc, Pornassio / ormeasco di pornassio doc , Colli di Luni doc.
Salice Salentino DOC
Puglia
Negro Amaro
When was IGT (PGI) system established?
- 1992 (Goria Law)
- Allows varietally labeled
- More relax regulations (Offering winemakers wider freedoms)
Barolo Monfortino
Giacomo Conterno
Serralunga d’Alba
Grapes from Cascina Francia.
It represents a selection of the best grapes in the greatest years.
Terlaner
Traditional blend in the village of Terlan:
Pinot Bianco + Sauvignon Blanc + Chardonnay
Frank Cornelissen
Etna, Sicilia
Marc Kreydenweiss Kritt
Alsace
Pinot Blanc
100% Merlot super tuscans
Redigaffi - Tua Rita
Messorio - Le Macchiole
L’Apparita - Castelo di Ama
Masseto - Tenuta dell’Ornellaia
Sassicaia
85 CS
15 CF
Tignanello
Sangiovese
CS
CF
Ornellaia
CS
M
CF
Solaia
CS
S
CF
100% Sangiovese super tuscans
Fontodi “Flaccianello della Pieve”
the first Italian wine to be named the ‘world’s number one wine’ by Wine Spectator (1997)
Solaia by Tenuta Tignanello
the first Italian to be named Decanter’s ‘man of the year’ (2011)
Giacomo Tachis
The best ever vintage of Sassicaia
1985
Highest production of the Lambrusco DOCs
Lambrusco Salamino di Santa Croce
Ormeasco=
Dolcetto
Ormeasco di Pornassio
Liguria, Dolcetto
Soave UGA (Unità Geografiche Aggiuntive)
From 2019
33 crus: Castelcerino, Colombara Froscà, Fittà, Foscarino, Volpare, Tremenalto, Carbonare, Tenda, Corte Durlo, Rugate, Croce, Costalunga, Coste, Zoppega, Menini, Monte Grande, Ca’ del Vento, Castellaro, Pressoni, Broia, Brognoligo, Costalta, Paradiso, Costeggiola, Casarsa, Monte di Colognola, Campagnola, Pigno, Duello, Sengialta, Ponsarà, Roncà – Monte Calvarina.
Tenuta San Guido estate’s first vineyard
1944
Castiglioncello
Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc
the first vintage of Sassicaia
1968 released in 1971
Name Sassicaia
The place of many stones
The latest DOCG
Terre Alfieri DOCG
76
2020
Piedmont
Arneis, Nebbiolo
The year then San Felice completely eliminated Sangiovese and decided to produce the Bordeaux blend
2006
Tne name of Aglianico before the 15th century
Ellenico
Which region was called Enotria?
Calabria
The southernmost DOP in Calabria
Greco di Bianco
Lacrima is a synonym of what grape variety in Calabria?
Gaglioppo
The bush vine training method in Ciro
alberello basso
What does it mean “Il Mezzogiorno”?
The nameIl Mezzogiorno, meaning ‘The Midday’, is often applied to Italy’s southern half in reference to this persistent heat
Ormeasco =
Dolcetto in Liguria
Lumassina
White grape variety from Liguria
3 grapes of DOC Cinque Terre
Bosco
Albarola
Vermentino
Sciacchetrà
appellation for the sweet, white passito wine produced in Cinque Terre
(Bosco - more than 40%, Albarola, Vermentino)
five Lambrusco DOCs:
Salamino di Santa Croce
di Sorbara
Grasparossa di Castelvetra
Modena
Reggiano
mirr test - what does it mean?
In the local Puglian dialect, Primitivo is aptly known as mirr test, ‘hard wine
Winery of the year 2020 by Tre Bicchieri
Frescobaldi
Pagadebit=
Bombino bianco
Father of Arneis
Alfredo Currato
Sui lieviti=
Col fondo
Prosecco made by methode ancestrale
Piedmont most planted white grape
Moscato bianco
Guido Berlucchi
First sparkling wines in Lombardy
The finest growing area for Lagrein
area of Gries near Bolzano
Alto Adige’s southernmost growing zone
Bassa Altesina
the eastern Valpolicella DOC valleys
2
Valpantena
Illasi
Refrontolo?
Red wine in Colli di Conegliano DOCG : Minimum 95% Marzemino
Torchiato di Fregona
White passito wine in Colli di Conegliano DOCG: Minimum 30% Glera; minimum 25% Boschera; minimum 20% Verdiso; maximum 15% OANWG
Tullum DOCG grapes
Passerina, Pecorino 90%
Montepulciano 95%
What is the highest ABV that a Moscato d’Asti DOCG wine can possess?
0.065
the requirement(s) of “Rive” wines in the Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco DOCG
Vintage-dated
Hand-harvested
% Sangiovese for the Colli Sen
0.75
The most planted grape in Sicily
Catarratto
Lago di Corbara DOC
Umbria
What is the minimum percentage of Sangiovese in a Montefalco DOC red wine?
0.6
The Pomino DOC is located within which subzone of the Chianti DOCG
Rufina
Select the region(s) overlapped by the Chianti Colli Senesi subzone.
Vino Nobile di Montepulciano
Mount Amiata is an important geographical feature for which of the following regions?
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
The Locorotondo DOC produces wines based on which grape variety?
Verdeca
What is the minimum percentage of Nerello Mascalese required for Etna Rosso?
0.8
What is the required aging for Taurasi DOCG wines
3 years
1 in oak
Aglianico del Vulture Superiore Riserva
minimum 5 years, including 24 months in barrel and 12 months in bottle (ERD = November 1, V+5)
Di Majo Norante
Molise
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Copertino DOC grape
Puglia
Negroamaro
Locorotondo DOC grapes
Puglia
Bianco di Alessano, Fiano, Verdeca
Barletta DOC
Puglia
Malvasia
Uva di Troia
Melissa DOC
Calabria
Greco
Gaglioppo
Pallagrello bianco
white Italian wine grape variety that is grown in Campania
Magliocco Dolce
red Italian wine grape variety that is grown mostly in the Calabria
Magliocco Dolce
red Italian wine grape variety that is grown mostly in the Calabria
=greco nero
contradas of Mount Etna
Sciaranuovo
Rampante
Guardiola
Calabria - capital city
Catanzara
Capital city of Basilicata
Potenza
Forastera and Biancolella are two indigenous varieties used in the whites of which of the following DOCs?
Campi Flegrei DOC
Neto river
Calabria
Roccamonfina volcano
Campania
What is the principal grape variety in Lacryma Christi del Vesuvio Rosso?
Piedirosso
What is the principal grape of Ciró Bianco?
Greco
Greco bianco
Calabria
= Malvasia di lipari, mantonico, pecorello
CASTIGLIONE FALLETTO crus:
Bricco Rocche (Ceretto)
Bussia
Lazzarito
Villero (Giacosa, Vietti)
Monprivato (G. Mascarello)
Fiasc (Scavino)
Mariondino (Parusso) -
Pira (Roagna)
Rivera (Oddero)
SERRALUNGA D’ALBA VINEYARDS
Falletto (Giacosa)
Francia (G. Conterno)
Marenca (L. Pira)
Marenca-Rivette (Gaja)
La Serra (Giacosa)
Margheria (Massolino)
Ornato (Pio Cesare)
Parafada (Fontanafredda)
Vigna Rionda (Massolino, Oddero)
MONFORTE D’ALBA VINEYARDS
Bussia (A. Conterno, Prunotto)
Cicala (A. Conterno)
Colonnello (A. Conterno)
Dardi (A&G Fantino)
Ginestra (Clerico, P. Conterno)
Mosconi (Rocche dei Manzoni)
Munie (Parusso)
Romirasco (A. Conterno)
Santo Stefano (Rocche dei Manzoni)
LA MORRA VINEYARDS
Arborina (Altare, Bovio, Corino)
*Brunate (Ceretto, Vietti, Voerzio)
*Cerequio (Chiarlo, Voerzio)
Conca (Molino)
Gancia (Molino)
Gattera (Bovio)
Giachini (Corino)
La Serra (Voerzio)
Marcenasco (Ratti)
Rocche dell’Annunziata (Corino, Scavino, Ratti)
BAROLO VINEYARDS
Bricco Viole (Viberti)
*Brunate (Rinaldi, Marchesi di Barolo)
Cannubi (Prunotto, Scavino)
Cannubi Boschis (Sandrone)
Liste (Borgogno)
Preda (Virna)
*Sarmassa (Marchesi di Barolo)
Via Nuova (Einaudi)
Ruè
San Lorenzo
Sila Montains
Calabria
A de-classified Taurasi would likely be released under which of the following appellations?
Irpinia DOC
What is the principal grape of Ciró Bianco?
Greco
Melissa DOC
Calabria
Gaglioppo + Greco nero
APRO
Associazione Produttori Ribolla di Oslavia
Ассоциация, в которую входят 7 виноделен, производящих риболлу в Ославии
Gravner
Radikon
Princic
Primosic
Il Carpino
La Castellada
Fiegl
Tullum DOCG grapes
WHITE WINES
Passerina (Wh): Minimum 90%
Pecorino (Wh): Minimum 90%
RED WINES
Rosso (Rd): Minimum 95% Montepulciano
SPARKLING WINES
Spumante (WhSp, WhSpSw): Minimum 60% Chardonnay
Noble rot in Italy
Muffa nobile
3 DOCs of Lambrusco
Lambrusco di Sorbara
Lambrusco Grasparossa di Castelvetro
Lambrusco Salamino di Santa Croce
Friuli DOCs
5
Friuli Annia
Friuli Aquileia
Friuli Grave
Friuli Isonzo
Friuli Latisana
The smallest subzone of Chianti
Chianti Rufina
Trentodoc aging requirements
15 months for NV
24 months for Millesimato
36 months for Riserva
Trentodoc grapes
Chardonnay, Pinot Bianco, Pinot Meunier, and/or Pinot Nero
