Italy

Question 1

What is Chiavennasca?

Answer 1

Nebbiolo

Question 2

Name the Valtellina superiore sub docg’s

Answer 2

Grumello, Inferno(Most powerful), Maroggia, Sassella, Valgella(Most delicate)

Question 3

What is the minumum amount of Chiavennasca that can be used?

Answer 3

90% Superiore

80% Rosso

Question 4

When was Valtellina Superiore Granted DOCG?

Answer 4

1998

Question 5

What other grapes and whats the perventage allowed in Valtellina Superiore and Rosso?

Answer 5

10% Superiore
20% Rosso
Brugnola Russola & Pignola

Question 6

What countries border northwest Italy?

Answer 6

France & Switzerland

Question 7

What is the minimum aging for Valtellina Superiore and riserva?

Answer 7

2 years Superiore

3 years riserva

Question 8

When did Barolo gain DOC status and then upgraded to DOCG?

Answer 8

DOC in 1966

DOCG in 1980

Question 9

Name 3 synonyms for Nebbiolo

Answer 9

Spanna in novara and Vercelli

Picotendro in Valle d’Aosta

Chiavennasca valtellina

Question 10

Best Brunello vintages of the last 20 years

Answer 10

2001, 2004, 2006, 2007, 2010, 2012,

15’ is promising

Question 11

What is a large barrel called in Italy?

Answer 11

Botti or Botte

Question 12

Minimum aging requirements for Brunello?

Answer 12

2 years in oak then 5 total for Normale

6 total for riserva

Question 13

Soil of Brunello?

Answer 13

Galestro (rocky shale) and clay

Question 14

Soil of Barolo and Barbaresco?

Answer 14

Calcareous soil ( Lime-rich, clay-based soils)

Question 15

Aging requirements in Barolo?

Answer 15

Barolo 3 years

Barolo Riserva 5 years

Question 16

Aging requirements in Barbaresco?

Answer 16

Barbaresco 2 years

Barbaresco Riserva 4 years

Question 17

Was 2002 good in Piedmont?

Answer 17

NOOOO lots of hail

Question 18

What is the climate of tuscany?

Answer 18

Mediteranean

Question 19

What is the minimum sagiovese allowed in Chianti Classico DOCG?

Answer 19

80%

Question 20

Can merlot and Caberenet sauvignon be added to a Chianti Classico blend?

Answer 20

Yes, no more than 20%

Question 21

What would a bottle labeled Amabile refer to?

Answer 21

the wine would be Semi-sweet

Question 22

What is the only DOCG of Sardinia?

Answer 22

Vermentino di Gallura DOCH

Question 23

What are the sub regions of Cannanau di Sardegna?

Answer 23

Oliena, Jerzu, Capo Ferrato

Question 24

Name the synonyms for Vermentino

Answer 24

Rolle (Corsica), Pigato (Liguria), Favorita (Piedmont)

Question 25

Where is the Vermentino di Gallura DOCG located

Answer 25

The northern end of the island off Sardinia. Hot Mediterranean climate with high elevation.

Question 26

What major grapes were brought to Sardinia from Spain during their 400 year rule of the island ending in the 1700’s?

Answer 26

Cannonau (Granache) Carignano (Carignan) Vermentino
Bovale Sardo (Graciano) Bovale Grande (Mazuelo)

Question 27

These two grapes share a DOC for the Cagliari region.

Answer 27

Nuragus di Cagliari & Nasco di Cagliari

Question 28

This small DOC can be found in the northern part of Sardinia and makes Moscato

Answer 28

Moscato di Sorso-Sennori

Question 29

Minimum Vermentino needed for Vermentino di Gallura DOCG

Answer 29

min 95%