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Italy Flashcards

1
Q

Name the DOC(G)s in Northwest Italy that make wine from the Nebbiolo grape?

A

Barolo, Barbaresco, Gattinara, Ghemme (spanna grape), Langhe, Roero, Valtelina Superiore (Chiavennasca grape)

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What are the districts of Barolo DOCG?

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Verduno, La Morra, Barolo, Novello, Castiglione Falletto, Monforte d’Alba, Serralunga d’Alba,

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3
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What is the grape of Prosecco?

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Glera

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What inland lake is near the heart of Valpolicella?

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Garda (Lago di Garda)

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What river runs through the heart of Piemonte?

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Po River

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What is the grape of Gavi?

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Cortese

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What is the grape of Roero?

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Arneis

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In what larger region can Valpolicella, Bardolino, and Prosecco (mostly) be found?

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Veneto

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9
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What is Italy’s premier, traditional method sparkling wine region?

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Franciacorta

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What grapes are permitted in the production of Franciacorta?

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Chardonnay, Pinot Nero, Pinot Bianco

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What are the grapes used in a Valpolicella blend?

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Corvina, Rondinella, Molinara

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What river has banks along the villages of Alba, Asti, and Alessandria?

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Tanaro River

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What are the aging requirements of Barolo DOCG? Riserva?

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38 months, 18 months in barrel

Riserva = 62 months, 18 in barrel

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What are the aging requirements of Barbaresco? Riserva?

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26 months, 9 months in barrel

Riserva = 50 months, 9 months in barrel

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What are the important red grapes of Piemonte wine?

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Nebbiolo, Dolcetto, Barbera, Brachetto, Grignolino, Freisa, Bonarda, Vespolina

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16
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Trebbiano is a Italian synonym for which grape?

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Ugni Blanc

17
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Vin Santo

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“Holy wine”

high alcohol, honey and almond-toned dessert wine made from appassimento dried grapes. may be dry or sweet.

18
Q

Bolgheri is within a larger coastal zone known as?

A

Maremma

19
Q

What is the minimum amount of Sangiovese required in Chianti? Chianti Classico?

A

70%… 80%

20
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What is the name(s) for the Sangiovese clone grown in and around the village of Montalcino?

A

Sangiovese Grosso, Brunello

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