Italy

Question 1

Terms

Answer 1

ClassicoA geographically superior vineyard within an area

Reserva this can usually means more time in the barrel as well as lore yields and higher alcohol

Superiore
This can have higher level of alcohol or ageing

Secco dry

Amabile off dry

Frizzante This has less bubbles and fizz then Spumante, Spumante has more bubbles

Question 2

Barolo vs barbaresco

Answer 2

Barolo requires 38 months total ageing with a minimum of 18 months in Oak
Barber Resco requires 26 total ageing with a minimum of nine months in Oak

Question 3

Brunello

Answer 3

Must be aged a minimum of two years Inwood +4 months in the bottle. May not be sold before January 1 of the fifth year

Question 4

Brachetto

Answer 4

Sweet
Sparkling
Red