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1
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Three traditional producers of Brunello di Montalcino?

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Soldera
Biondi Santi
Talenti

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Two significant crus/producer of Barbaresco?

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Paje (Roagna)

Rabaja (Bruno Rocca)

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Soave was given DOC status in?

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1968

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What do the three DOCs of Molise base their wines from? Additionally encountered varietals in the region?

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a) Trebbiano & Montepulciano

b) Falanghina & Aglianico

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Where would you find the Colli Goriziano DOC?

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Friuli

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Greco’s only DOCG in Campagnia?

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Greco di Tufo DOCG

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Two red grapes that Nebbiolo is blended with in Gattinara?

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Vespolina

Bonarda

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The Collio DOC is divided into these (3) separate DOCs?

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Collio Orientali del Friuli DOC
Collio Goriziano DOC
Grave del Friuli DOC

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9
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What does “Pas Dose” or “Pas Opere” mean?

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A Franciacorta sparkler made without dosage

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The minimum percentage of Sangiovese permitted in Chianti Classico DOCG?

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80%

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How is Franciacorta DOCG rose produced? Minimum percentage of Pinot nero?

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a) Blending of red & white base wines (No saignee)

b) 25%

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12
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What is “Vino da Taglio?”

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Bulk wine or cutting wine

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13
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Name one artisan producer of Marsala?

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Marco DeBortoli

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Name two top producers of Verdicchio in Castelli di Jesi? One in Matelica?

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a) Bucci, Umani Ronchi

b) Bisci

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15
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What is rose referred to as in Abruzzo?

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Cerasuolo

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Mario Incessa planted his first Bordeaux vines in 1944 in the Maremma. These vineyards would eventually produce this wine? Its first commercial vintage?

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a) Tenuta San Guido “Sassicaia”

b) 1968

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17
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Italy’s smallest wine region in terms of production?

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Valle d’Aosta

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18
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This river cuts through the heart of Piedmonte?

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Po River

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19
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What can be said about Guido Berlucchi? Mauricio Zanella?

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a) Guido Berlucchi’s winery in Franciacorta was the first to release a modern rendition of a traditional method sparkler in the region
b) Zanella’s “Ca del Bosco’s” top offering (Cuvee Annamaria Clementi” represents one of Italy finest contenders with champagne for the world’s finest sparkling wines

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Name three new-school Sicilian producers largely responsible for the revival of quality-minded production?

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COS
Passopisciaro
Occhipinti
Planeta
Palari
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21
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The Biferno DOC produces red and rose wines from? White wines from?

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a) Montepulciano & Aglianico

b) Trebbiano

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22
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Two DOCGs for Aglianico-based varietal wines in Campagnia?

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Taurasi DOCG

Aglianico del Taburno DOCG

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23
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The two best established DOCs for Verdicchio in the Marche?

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Verdicchio del Castelli di Jesi

Verdicchio di Matelica

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24
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The two indigenous red varietals of Friuli known for producing dense, spicy, age-worthy wines?

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Schiopettino

Pignolo

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25
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True or False: The vineyards of Morgex are some of the highest in Europe?

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True (1200m)

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26
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What is “monica?” Where would you find it?

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a) Light, acidic red wine

b) Sardinia (Cagliari)

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27
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What is the Sforzato di Valtellina DOCG known for?

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Recioto wines made from Chiavenesca (Nebbiolo)

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28
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Three criteria by which Marsala is categorized?

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a) Color
b) Age
c) Sweetness

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29
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Three pioneering/modernizing producers of Barolo/Barbaresco in the 60s?

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Gaja
Altare
Ratti

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30
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What is Barolo Chinato?

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An aromatized DOCG wine flavored with quinine

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31
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The Val di Cembra is found where? Its focus? The great producer?

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a) Trentino
b) Muller-Thurgau
c) Pojer e Sandri

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32
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1994 saw the two most influential producers of Taurasi starting to bottle their own wines. Name them.

A

Antonio Caggiano

Mastroberardino

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33
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Three levels of color for Marsala?

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a) Oro (gold)
b) Ambra (amber)
c) Rubino (ruby)

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34
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Passito di Pantelleria uses what grape in its production?

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Zibibbo (Moscato)

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35
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Name two top producers of Syrah in Tuscany?

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Tenimenti D’Allesandro (Cortona DOC)

Fontodi (Classico)

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36
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Moscato di Scanzo DOCG makes wines from what grape? In what style?

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a) Red moscato grape

b) Passito-style wines

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37
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Name the less-regarded white grape that dominates production on the southern half of Sardinia? Name one DOC for the grape?

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a) Nuragus

b) Nuragus di Cagliari DOC

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38
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Name Campagnia’s two “boutique” aglianicos that first fetched international attention in ‘94?

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Galardi “Terra di Lavoro”

Montevetrano “Colli di Salerno”

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39
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This rot comes into play in helping to define an Amarone’s flavor?

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Botrytis

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40
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Name three international red varietals that perform well in Sicily’s arid climate?

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Cabernet Sauvignon
Merlot
Syrah

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41
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Two winemaking tactics that enhanced wine quality in Tuscany in the 1980s?

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a) Blending of cabernet and merlot for enriching
b) Barrique aging for color stabilization
c) Longer macerations capable as a result of temperature controlled, stainless-steel fermentations

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42
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Bardolino was promoted to DOCG status in?

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2001

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43
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Torgiano Rosso Riserva DOCG is found where? Known for what?

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a) Umbria

b) Sangiovese-based red wines

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44
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A common theory is that Nero d’Avola and this grape are closely related and may have even originated from Sicily?

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Syrah

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45
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Torgiano Rosso Riserva DOCG is found where? Based on which grape?

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a) Umbria

b) Sangiovese

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46
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What do SOM and LP refer to with Marsala?

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a) Superior Old Marsala

b) London Particular

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47
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What is “Governo?”

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Re-fermentation with the juice of dried grapes to strengthen the wine and induce malo

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48
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Aging requirements for Rosso di Montalcino?

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1 Year

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49
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Aside from carignano, what else might you find grown in Sulcis?

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Syrah

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50
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A climatic danger to the late-ripening Nebbiolo in the fall?

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Hail

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51
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The two great producers of Montepulciano d’Abruzzo?

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Eduardo Valentini

Emidio Bepe

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52
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Describe the sparling wines of Trentino. What are they classified as?

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a) Method-traditional sparkling wines based off of traditional champagne grapes; pinot noir, chardonnay, and pinot bianco
b) Trento DOC

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53
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The first Piedmonte DOCG for white wine?

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Cortese de Gavi DOCG

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54
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What is “Vina da Contadini?”

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Farmer’s wines

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55
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Name the (3) DOCGs for Barbera in the Monferatto Hills?

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Barbera d’Asti
Barbera del Monferatto Superiore
Barbera d’Nizza

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56
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Name a more modern producer of Amarone della Valpolicella (uses new oak, higher extract)? More traditional producer?

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a) Romano dal Forno, Tomas Bussola

b) Giuseppi Quintarelli

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57
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What is used to fortify most Marsala wines?

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Brandy (grape spirit used namely to arrest fermentation and boost alcohol slightly)

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58
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In the Colli di Luni and Golfo del Tigullio DOCs, you’d find varietal wines based off?

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Verementino (Linguria)

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59
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The common blending partner to Negroamaro in the Salentine peninsula?

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Malvasia Nera

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60
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The most heavily planted red grape of Piedmonte?

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Barbera

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61
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Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG & Recioto della Valpolicella DOCG were both given their DOCG status in?

A

2010

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62
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Sardinia’s three most important red grapes?

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Cannonau (Alicante)
Monica
Carignano

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63
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Name the one non-Verementino based DOC of Sardinia?

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Nuragus di Cagliari DOC

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64
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Required again for Aglianico del Vulture? Though producers typically age the wine for at least?

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a) One year

b) 3-4 years (to soften the tannic bite)

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65
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Planeta in Sicily released their first wines in?

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1995

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66
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What is Kerner a hybrid of?

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Trollinger and Riesling

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67
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Proscuitto di San Danielle is found where in Italy?

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Friuli-Venezia Giulia

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68
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The only Tuscan dessert wine to reach DOCG status?

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Elba Aleatico Passito DOCG

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69
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Name three winemaking decisions that will ultimately affect the final style in Amarone della Valpolicella wines?

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a) Grapes and blending (ripeness, corvina vs. molinara)
b) Legnth and Type of Appasimento (humidity, concentration)
c) Method of Aging (barrique, vat, stainless)

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70
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Minimum amount of Sagrantino required in Montefalco DOC? In Montefalco Sagrantino DOCG?

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a) 10% (most of the wine is Sangiovese)

b) 100%

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71
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What is Nebbiolo referred to in the Ghattinara DOCG?

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Spanna

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72
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These (2) mountain ranges help to define the geography of Piedmonte?

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a) Appenine

b) Alps

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73
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This is thought to be the birthplace of Sangiovese?…though each region contends for the grape’s actual birthplace?

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Tosco–Emiliano Apennines

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74
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Greco (grechetto, greganico) is theoried to be the parent material of which other Italian white grapes?

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Trebbiano
Verdicchio
Garganega

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75
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While Chianti, Vino Nobile, and the Carmignano DOCs all allow for other grapes to be blended with their Sangiovese, _____________ does not.

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Brunello di Montalcino

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76
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Explain the process of Vin Santo? Two of Vin Santo’s great producers?

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a) White grapes (trebbiano, malvasia, and grechetto) are dried after harvest for three-six months and then pressed. The juice is transferred to to chestnut/oak casks of no larger than 500L. Fermentation takes years to reach the typical 16-18% ABV and no topping wine is added.
b) Avignonesi, Isola e Olena

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77
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The big three for red wine production in Tuscany?

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Chianti Classico DOCG
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG

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78
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What is the “Ora” in Trentino-Alto Adige?

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A warm, drying breeze that originates from Lake Garda

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79
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Rosenmuskateller and Goldmuskateller are the Germanic names of sweet wines found where?

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Trentino-Alto Adige

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80
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Of the few red wines produced in Lazio, most are made from this indigenous variety?

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Cesanese

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81
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Lesser-used “seasoning varietals” for Valpolicella reds?

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Molinara
Croatina
Negrara

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82
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The most planted grape of the Franciacorta zone?

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Chardonnay

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83
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Explain the process used to make Vernaccia di Oristano DOC wines?

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Chestnut casks are filled to 90% which causes a “flor” to develop. Once all the sugars are consumed, the yeast begin to metabolize oxygen and alcohol secreting a milky coating which acts as a protectant. The evaporation of water balances out the consumption of alcohol by the yeast and prevent the wine from turning to vinegar.

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84
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The sole DOCG of Sardinia?

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Verementino di Gallura DOCG

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85
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What is most Vin Santo destined for export labeled as? (DOC)

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Vin Santo del Chianti DOC

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86
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A Vin Santo from Trentino-Alto Adige would most likely be made from?

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Nosiola

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87
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Name (3) indigenous white varietals of Sicily? Red?

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a) Cattarratto, Inzolia, Grillo

b) Nero d’Avola, Frappatto, Nerello Mascalese

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88
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What does the Valdadige DOC imply?

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Grapes can be sourced from anywhere within the Veneto, Trentino, and Alto Adige regions

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89
Q

The typical recipe for Soave permits these varietals?

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Garganega (minimum 70%)
Trebbiano di Soave (but also Trebbiano Toscana) &
Chardonnay (maximum of 30% combined)

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90
Q

The first DOC/DOCGs of Italy are found in ___________?

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Tuscany

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91
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Five top producers of Brunello di Montalcino?

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Biondi Santi (traditional)
Poggio Antico (modern)
Poggio di Soto (modern)
Soldera (modern)
Mastrojanni (modern)
Costanti (traditional)
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92
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Alto Adige’s indigenous answer to the Teroldego of Trentino?

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Lagrein

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93
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The red grape shared by both Trentino and Alto Adige?

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Schiava

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94
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The seven subzones of Chianti?

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Colli Aretini
Colli Fiorentini
Colli Senesi
Colline Pisane
Montalbano
Rufina
Montispertoli
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95
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The red blending grape for Aglianico in Campagnia?

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Piedirosso

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96
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The most outspoken, reticent producer of Garganega IN Soave who abandoned the DOC in ‘99 in favor of IGT flexibility for his wines?

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Roberto Anselmi

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97
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What is Moscato called in Sicily?

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Zibibbo

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98
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Name three top vintages from the 90’s in Tuscany?

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1990, 1997, 1999

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99
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Where is the Brachetto d’Acqui DOCG found?

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Piedmonte

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100
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Two important DOCGs for Sagrantino?

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Sagrantino di Montefalco DOCG

Toggiano Rosso Riserva

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101
Q

The premier producer of Vernaccia di Oristano?

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Attilio Contini

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102
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The typical ABV of a frizzante wine? Spumante wine?

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a) 4-6%

b) up to 9%

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103
Q

Minimum number of months on the lees for Franciacorta NV?

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18 months

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104
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Three DOCGs for Dolcetto?

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Dolcetto di Dogliani
Dolcetto di Ovada
Dolcetto di Diano d’Alba

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105
Q

Tocai is thought to be a direct relative of this grape?

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Furmint (Hungary)

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106
Q

Typical varietals found in an Orvieto DOC wine?

A 
Trebbiano
Verdello
Grechetto
Canaiolo (known locally as drupeggio)
Malvasia
Chardonnay
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107
Q

The first producer to commercialize Amarone? Two that soon followed after?

A

a) Bolla (50s)

b) Bertani, Masi

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108
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Name four of the old-guard, staunch traditionalists of Barolo/Barbaresco?

A

Giacoma Conterno
Roagna
Bartolo Mascarello
Rinaldi

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109
Q

The DOC system was introduced in this year?

A

1963

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110
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The most important DOC of Basilicata? The central city of the region?

A

a) Aglianico del Vulture DOC

b) Barile

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111
Q

The hillzone between these two communes represents the heartland of prosecco?

A

Conegliano

Valdobbiadene

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112
Q

Fiano’s best expression come from?

A

Fiano di Avellino DOCG (Campagnia)

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113
Q

Three factors that prompted the IGT movement of the 1970s in Tuscany?

A

a) International varietals (Cab Sauv, Merlot) were not permitted to blend with Sangiovese in DOC/G wines
b) Wines could not be 100% sangiovese
c) Barrique aging wasn’t allowed in the DOCs of Tuscany

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114
Q

Grattamacco & Ornellaia’s first respective commercial viintages? Their breakdowns?

A

1982 (Cab/Merlot/Sangio)

1985 (Cab/Merlot)

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115
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The two most celebrated producers of Abruzzo?

A

Edoardo Valentini

Emidio Bepe

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116
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What are Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG wines a blend of?

A

Nero d’Avola

Frappato

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117
Q

Yeasts tend to putter out at around this ABV leaving considerable RS in Recioto wines?

A

20%

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118
Q

Barolo and Barbaresco are found in this province? Along this river?

A

a) Cuneo

b) Tanaro River

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119
Q

What was unique about the 2005 elevation of Roero Arneis to DOCG?

A

Marked the first time a DOCG incorporated both red and white wine

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120
Q

This is the second most planted grape in all of Italy?

A

Catarratto

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121
Q

The three subzones of Cannonau di Sardegna DOC?

A

Oliena
Jerzu
Capo Ferrato

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122
Q

Where is the Aversa DOC? It’s specialty?

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a) Campagnia

b) Dry & Sparkling wines made from a native, wild varietal known as Aversa

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123
Q

Where would you find sweet wines made from Zibbibo?

A

Moscato di Pantellera DOC (Sicily)

Passito di Pantellera DOC (Sicily)

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124
Q

Name the (8) Chianti subzones.

A 
Classico
Ruffina
Colli Fiorentini
Colli Senesi
Collini Pisane
Colli Aretini
Montalbano
Montespertoli
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125
Q

Alcamo DOC wines are based off of?

A

Catarratto

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126
Q

Name a top Tuscan producer of Verementino?

A

Grattamacco

Guado al Tasso

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127
Q

More than 50% of vineyard acreage in Alto Adige is planted to?

A

Schiava

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128
Q

The rosato of Alto Adige as referred to in German?

A

Kretzer

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129
Q

Two sources for a large percentage of the blending wines used in France before the 1960s.

A

Sicily

Algeria

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130
Q

Faro DOC wines are found where? Based off of which grape?

A

a) Sicily

b) Nerello Mascalese

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131
Q

This is the red wine focus of Trentino-Alto Adige? Its most important DOC?

A

a) Teroldego

b) Teroldego Rotaliano DOC

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132
Q

Goria’s law in 1992 established this category of wine? The first wines were seen in this year?

A

a) IGT (Indicazione Geografica Typica)

b) 1994

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133
Q

Where would you find the Ciro DOC? Their specialty?

A

a) Calabria

b) Gaglioppo, Greco

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134
Q

Most white wine production in Linguria is centered around? Wines made from?

A

a) Cinque Terre

b) Bosco, Pigato, Verementino

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135
Q

Where would you find Fumin? A similar style of wine?

A

a) Valle d’Aosta

b) Cotes du Rhone Syrah

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136
Q

Three examples of purely Sangiovese IGT wines?

A

Montevertine “Le Pergole Torte”
Isola e Olena “Cepparello”
San Felice “Vigorello”

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137
Q

This is generally considered to be the greatest cru of Barolo?

A

Cannubi

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138
Q

The soils found in the Collio & Collio Orientali DOCs?

A

Limestone w/ a mix or marl and sandstone

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139
Q

What is the Antinori property in Puglia?

A

Vigneti del Sud (Tormaresca)

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140
Q

Explain “ripasso?”

A

A Valpolicella wine that is vinified in the fall is poured over the wine-drenched skins and pulp left over by an Amarone fermentation

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141
Q

In what style are vergine/solera Marsala’s made in ?

A

Secco (dry-style)

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142
Q

Name two common blending grapes in the wines of Alcamo DOC?

A

Greganico

Inzolia

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143
Q

Three traditional producers of Amarone?

A

Bertani
Tomasi
Bolla

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144
Q

Vernaccia di San Gimignano DOCG requires a minimum of what percentage to be Vernaccia?

A

90%

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145
Q

Requirements for Sagrantino di Montefalco DOCG? Two benchmark producers?

A

a) 100% Sagrantino, aged min 30mos (12mos in wood)

b) Paolo Bea, Mario Caprai

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146
Q

The common soil types of La Morra and Barolo? The style of Nebbiolo it produces?

A

a) Tortonian (high composition of calcareous marble)

b) Softer, plusher styles

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147
Q

Nero d’Avola may sometimes be referred to as?

A

Calabrese

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148
Q

This region has the most DOC zones in all of Italy? How many?

A

a) Piedmonte

b) 52

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149
Q

This estate on Sardinia is one of Europe’s largest privately owned wineries? In which city?

A

a) Sella & Mosca

b) Alghero

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150
Q

The most recognized producer of Orvieto? The family it belongs to?

A

a) Castello della Salla

b) Antinori

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151
Q

Emilia-Romagna’s most quality-minded DOC for Sangiovese?

A

Sangiovese di Romagna DOC

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152
Q

The first commercial vintage of Sassicaia? Made by?

A

a) 1968

b) Marquis Mario Rochetta

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153
Q

Name three red grapes used in Marsala?

A

Nero d’Avola
Nerello Mascalese
Perricone

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154
Q

The substantial jump of DOCGs around 2009 could be attributed to?

A

The migration of the EU Common Market Organization from Rome to Brussels (no local quality control)

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155
Q

Two other notable DOCs in the Veneto for the Garganega/Trebbiano duo?

A

Lugana DOC

Gambellara DOC

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156
Q

The was the first place in Italy to plant pinot noir?

A

Oltrepo Pavese (Lombardy)

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157
Q

The most planted white varietal of Italy?

A

Trebbiano

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158
Q

Abruzzo’s neighboring region to the south?

A

Molise

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159
Q

Brunate is shared by which two communes?

A

Barolo & La Morra

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160
Q

The most important white grape of Abruzzo? Also known there as?

A

a) Trebbiano d’Abruzzo

b) Bombino

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161
Q

This refers to a superior classification of Diano d’Alba DOCG? How many vineyards does it take into account?

A

a) Menzioni Geografiche Aggiuntive (additional geographic units)
b) 77 sori

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162
Q

Give a reason why Sardinia has not seen the recent boom in quality wine and investment like Sicily has?

A

a) remote aspect of the island

b) too sparsely populated

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163
Q

Refosco is most commonly compared to the wines of ____________ in terms of style?

A

Beaujolais

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164
Q

Minimum aging requirement for Brunello di Montalcino?

A

2 years in oak
4 months in bottle
Not to be released until the 5th year after harvest (6th year for Riserva)

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165
Q

This is considered to be the “true” Italian dialect?

A

Florentine Tuscan

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166
Q

DOCG Zones for the following Campanian white wines:
Greco?
Fiano?
Falanghina (DOC)?

A

a) Greco di Tufo DOCG
b) Fiano di Avellino DOCG
c) Campi Flagrei DOC & Costa d’Amalfi DOC

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167
Q

Name the most famous cru of Serralunga d’Alba? Its greatest producer?

A

a) Monfortino

b) Giacoma Conterno

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168
Q

This range closes off Friuli from the neighboring countries of Austria and Slovenia?

A

The Alps

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169
Q

A substantial surge in quality occurred in Chianti by increasing this in the vineyard?

A

Vine density

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170
Q

What do the Italians call “Noble Rot?”

A

Muffa Nobile

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171
Q

Name three regions that Lake Garda has a profound effect on?

A

Lombardy
Trentino-Alto Adige
Veneto

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172
Q

Nebbiolo is referred to as ___________ in Gattinara?

A

Spanna

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173
Q

The Bolgheri DOC was created in?

A

1984

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174
Q

Puglia’s premier producer of Negroamaro?

A

Cosimo Taurino

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175
Q

Name four top producers of red wine in Sicily?

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COS
Donnafugata
Occhipinti
Regaleali
Passopisciaro
Planeta
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176
Q

This is the earliest ripening of the Piedmontese red trio?

A

Dolcetto

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177
Q

The two indigenous grapes of Friuli used to produce sweet passito wines? Their DOCs?

A

a) Picolit, Romandalo

b) Colli Orientale del Friuli Picolit DOCG & Romandalo DOCG

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178
Q

This grape accounts for nearly 60% of Sicilian acreage?

A

Catarratto

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179
Q

Typical drying period for appasimento wines? Recioto wines?

A

a) 3 months

b) 4 months

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180
Q

This country was the most influential in terms of Sardinian wine production?

A

Spain

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181
Q

Roughly how many wineries bottle Barolo/Barbaresco wines?

A

800

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182
Q

This winery was largely responsible for popularization of the aglianico grape in Campania?

A

Mastroberardino

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183
Q

Name (5) significant Super-Tuscan wines and their typical varietal breakdowns.

A

a) Sassicaia - Tenuta San Guido (80% Cab Sauv, 20% Cab Franc)
b) Ornellaia - Tenuta Ornellaia (Cab Sauv, Merlot, Cab Franc)
c) Tignanello - Antinori (80% Sangiovese, 20% Cab Sauv/Cab Franc)
d) Solaia - Antinori (80% Cab Sauv, 20% Sangiovese)
e) Masseto - Tenuta Ornellaia (100% merlot)
f) Guado al Tasso - Antinori (60% Cab Sauv, 30% Merlot, 10% Syrah)
g) Grattamacco Rosso - Podere Gratamacco (50%Cabernet, 25% Merlot/Sangiovese)

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184
Q

Minimum % of Sangiovese required in Chianti DOC?

A

70%

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185
Q

The most popular wine of the provinces Modena & Reggio?

A

Lambrusco frizzante

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186
Q

The major white grape of Calabria?

A

Greco

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187
Q

The two most important DOCs for Dolcetto in Piedmonte?

A

Dolcetto di Ovada DOC (near Gavi)

Dolcetto di DOC (near Alba)

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188
Q

Three levels and descriptions of aging for Marsala wine?

A

a) Fine - aged for one year (not necessarily in oak) and typically used for cooking
b) Superiore - aged for two years (four years for Riserva) in oak/chestnut casks
c) Vergine/Soleras - minimum of five years in wood (riserva or stravecchio spending 10)

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189
Q

The communes of Barolo, Barbaresco, and Roero all nestle up to this river?

A

Tanaro

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190
Q

Franciacorta DOCG still wines are typically labeled as?

A

Curetfranca DOC

Serbino IGT

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191
Q

Compare the two styles of Verdicchio from Matelica & Castella di Jesi.

A

Jesi tends to be more plush, full-bodied. Matelica, because of its altitude and more continental climate tends to produce more nervy, aromatic styles.

192
Q

The most planted varietal in Friuli?

A

Merlot (20%)

193
Q

What is “premetta?”

A

An incredibly thin-skinned red grape of the Valle d”Aosta that produces spicy “rose” like wines in apperance

194
Q

How is the Trentino-Alto Adige DOC culturally divided?

A

a) German-speaking Suditurol (Alto Adige) in the north

b) Italian-speaking Trentino in the South

195
Q

The red wine focus of northern Trentino-Alto Adige? Its foremost subzone?

A

a) Schiava (Vernatsch in German)

b) Santa Maddelena

196
Q

Piio Cesare’s famous cru bottling?

197
Q

Sicily ranks where in terms of Italian wine producing regions (volume)

198
Q

Chianti was granted DOCG status in?

199
Q

In the Colli Piacentini, you’d most likely find wines from these two red grapes?

A

Barbera

Croatina (Bonarda)

200
Q

The percentage of Sicilian wine classified as DOC?

201
Q

The Italian wine region with the highest percentage of DOC production?

A

Trentino-Alto Adige

202
Q

Marche’s (2) most important DOCGs for Verdicchio?

A

Verdicchio di Metalica DOCG

Castelli di Jesi Verdicchio Riserva DOCG

203
Q

This was the first still white wine in Piedmonte to be promoted to DOCG? In which province is the region located? The grape?

A

a) Gavi DOCG
b) Allessandria
c) Cortese

204
Q

The (2) DOCGs of Soave?

A

Soave Superiore DOCG

Recioto di Soave DOCG

205
Q

Two significant crus of Nieve?

A

Gallina (La Spinetta)

Basarin (Moccagatta)

206
Q

Castelli Romani DOC is found where? Principal grapes?

A

a) Latium (Lazio)

b) Trebbiano Toscano & Malvasia

207
Q

Name three white grapes used in Marsala?

A

Catarratto
Grillo
Inzolia

208
Q

Teramo is the city in Abruzzo closest to the only DOCG of the region. Name it.

A

Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Colline Teramane DOCG

209
Q

Name two producers that source from Cannubi.

A

Paolo Scavino & Luciano Sandrone

210
Q

The obscure sweet wine of Cinque Terre?

A

Sciacchetra

211
Q

This was Italy’s first DOC? Named in what year? Elevated to DOCG in?

A

a) Vernaccia di San Gimignano
b) 1966
c) 1993

212
Q

Minimum aging requirements for Franciacorta Riserva?

A

60 months on lees

67 months total aging

213
Q

What does Piedmont mean when translated to English?

A

Foot of the Mountain

214
Q

The idigenous white grape of Tramin? A village found where?

A

a) Gewurztraminer

b) Alto Adige DOC

215
Q

The only DOCG of Emilia-Romagna? Elevated when?

A

a) Albana di Romagna DOCG

b) 1987

216
Q

The minimum atmospheric pressure for prosecco spumante? Frizzante?

A

a) 3.5

b) 1-2.5

217
Q

Three modern producers of Brunello?

A

Poggio Antico
Poggio di Soto
Casanova di Neri

218
Q

Bussia is found in this commune? Two great producers?

A

a) Monforte d’Alba

b) Aldo Conterno, Poderi Colla

219
Q

The two controlling co-op estates in Sicily through the turn of the century?

A

Corvo-Duca di Salaparuta

Conte Tasca d’Almerita

220
Q

Three indigenous red varietals of Friuli?

A

Refosco
Schiopettino
Pignolo

221
Q

Three notable producers of white wine in Campagnia?

A

Feudi di San Gregorio
Mastroberardino
Terradora

222
Q

Where would you find the Villero & Monprivato crus? Name a producer that sources from each?

A

a) Giacosa, Brovia

b) Giuseppi Mascarello

223
Q

The creation of Barolo is credited to?

A

Giulietta Falletti, the Marchioness of the village of Baro;o who in the early 1800s developed a Bordeaux-style wine from Nebbiolo with the help of French enologist Louis Oudart

224
Q

The authorized white grapes for Vin Santo? Aged in what kind of oak?

A

a) Trebbiano, Malvasia, Grechetto

b) Chestnut Wood

225
Q

The dominant red variety of Le Marche? The prominent DOCs for the grape?

A

a) Montepulciano

b) Rosso Conero DOC, Rosso Piceno DOC

226
Q

Rondinella and Corvina account for what percentage(s) of the blend in Valpolicella red wines?

A

a) 5-30%

b) 45-95%

227
Q

Aglianico’s lone DOCG in Campania? Two of its best DOCs?

A

a) Taurasi DOCG

b) Falerno del Massico DOC, Aglianico del Taburno DOC

228
Q

Describe the wines of the Vernaccia di Serrapetrona DOCG?

A

A near ancient style of sparkling red wine in the Marche, that employs the Vernaccia Nera grape and undergoes three fermentations. Firstly, the hand-picked harvest, second, a passito phase for some of the fruit, and finally, the Martinotti (or Charmat method) to give the wine its sparkle

229
Q

Produttori’s “bread and Butter” cru?

A

Montestefano

230
Q

This is largely considered to be the top vineyard area in the Veneto for prosecco?

231
Q

Maximum amount of Pinot Bianco allowed in Franciacorta DOCG?

232
Q

The Veneto produces more of this than any other style of wine?

A

Prosecco-based sparklers

233
Q

The two prominent white grapes of Bolgheri DOC?

A

Verementino

Sauvignon Blanc

234
Q

What does “Saten” refer to with Franciacorta?

A

A NV sparkling wine from only white grapes bottled at less than 5 atmospheres (compared to the traditional 5-6)

235
Q

The red wine pioneer of Umbria?

A

Giorgio Lungarotti

236
Q

The largest DOC wine producing region of Italy?

237
Q

What does the suffix “hof” refer to with a wine from Alto Adige?

A

A single vineyard wine

238
Q

Rossese di Dolceaqua is the prominent red wine DOC of?

239
Q

How many DOCGs would you find in Trentino-Alto Adige?

240
Q

The Oltrepo Pavese is found where in Italy?

241
Q

Name two of the”super whites” from Friuli and their varietal breakdowns.

A

a) Jermann “Vintage Tunina” (chard, sauvignon, tocai, picolit)
b) Venica & Venica “Prime Note” (chard, tocai, ribolla gialla, sauvignon)

242
Q

Explain why cerasuolo from Abruzzo can be so dark?

A

The naturally high pigment of the Montepulciano grape

243
Q

What is Cannonau a synonym of? Carignano?

A

a) Grenache

b) Carignane

244
Q

This is the most promising grape of the Maremma?

A

Verementino

245
Q

The most cultivated red grape of Puglia? Its foremost DOCs?

A

a) Negroamaro

b) Salice Salentino DOC, Brindisi DOC

246
Q

The clone of Sangiovese found in Brunello?

A

Sangiovese Grosso

247
Q

This man was considered the father of Friuli’s clean winemaking movement in the 60s and 70s?

A

Mario Schipetto

248
Q

The discovery and isolation of the Brunello clone is credited to? The year this winery was branded?

A 
Clemente Santi (Biondi Santi)
1888
249
Q

Where is Sylvaner prominent in Alto Adige?

A

Val d’Isarco DOC

250
Q

Alto Adige appears as what on a German label in the region?

251
Q

The best passito wines in Piedmonte come from?

A

Caluso (Erbaluce based)

252
Q

Common red blending component of Sangiovese in Tuscany? White?

A

a) Cabernet Sauvignon, Colorino

b) Canaiolo

253
Q

What would you find grown in Caluso?

A

Erbaluce (in Piedmonte)

254
Q

Explain what a roto-fermenter does for a wine?

A

A device that continuosly mixes the juice with the skins cutting down the overall fermentation/maceration time substantially (sometimes by 10x). The idea is that the wine extracts deeper color (as color is theorized to be extracted only in the first two days), and becomes more approachable/fruity, less tannic

255
Q

The original Soave zone was set between these two communes? Known as?

A

a) Soave and Monforte d’Alpone

b) Classico

256
Q

What could you compare the wines of Vernaccia di Oristano to?

A

Fino & Amontillado Sherries

257
Q

What is Nebbiolo known as in Valtellina? Where is Valtellina located?

A

a) Chiavenesca

b) North of Franciacorta in Lombardy

258
Q

Name two DOCs that exist for Falanghina? Name two common blending partners to the grape in those DOCs?

A

a) Falerno del Massico DOC, Costa d’Amalfi DOC

b) Greco, Coda di Volpe

259
Q

Two downfalls to most primitivo?

A

Low acid & high alcohol

260
Q

Refosco is a relative of this mountain grape?

A

Mondeuse (Savoie)

261
Q

Piedmonte’s most grown white grape?

A

Moscato Bianco (Muscat a Petit Grains)

262
Q

How is Recioto della Valpolicella produced?

A

Arresting fermentation so that residual sugar remains in the wine (chilling the must is one method)

263
Q

The focus of San Gimignano?

A

Vernacchia

264
Q

The Sardinian synonym for cannonau?

265
Q

Where would you find the rare Torbato grape? The only significant producer?

A

a) Sardinia

b) Sella & Mosca

266
Q

The two most common blending partners to Sangiovese in Tuscany?

A

Caniolo

Colorino

267
Q

Friulano’s former name? Also known locally as?

A

a) Tocai Friulano

b) Tai

268
Q

The most planted red grape of Sicily?

A

Cannonau (Grenache)

269
Q

Which family produces Tignanello? The first year it was produced? Varietal breakdown?

A

a) Antinori Family
b) 1971
c) 80-85%

270
Q

This is the river in the Valle d’Aosta where production is concentrated around?

A

Dora Baltea River

271
Q

Where would you find most chardonnay vineyards in Piedmonte?

A

Langhe DOC

272
Q

Permissable grapes in Bardolino DOCG?

A

Corvina (Corvinone) (35-80%)
Rondinella (10-40%)
Molinara (Max 15%)
Max 20% seasoning varietals of which none can be more than 10% (Croatina, Negrara, etc)

273
Q

The Bellavista winery is owned by?

274
Q

This was the first year DOCG status was awarded? To which three regions?

A

a) 1980

b) Brunello di Montalcino, Barolo, Vino Nobile de Montepulciano

275
Q

Two grapes from which Sardinian sweet wines are fashioned from?

A

Malvasia

Moscato

276
Q

Which cru is Aldo Conterno’s “Soprana” sourced from?

277
Q

The three important communes of Barbaresco production?

A

Nieve
Treiso
Barbaresco

278
Q

Name one important Cru from each of the communes of Barbaresco.

A

a) Nieve - Gallina
b) Treiso - Pajore
c) Barbaresco - Rabaja

279
Q

The Bardolino is home to red wines made from these two grapes?

A

Corvina

Rondinella

280
Q

White grapes were no longer permitted in Chianti Classico beginning in this year?

281
Q

The rough number of DOCs found in Tuscany?

282
Q

This is Italy’s largest geographic growing region?

283
Q

Where is the Orvieto DOC located? The grape that makes its wines?

A

a) Umbria

b) Grechetto, Trebbiano Toscana

284
Q

Straw mats by which grapes destined for Amarone are dried on?

285
Q

The Chianti Classico 2000 group sought to find Sangiovese clones which would improve on three factors; those being?

A

a) Thicker skins
b) Higher anthocyanins
c) Sparser grape buches (the tightly bunched sangiovese cluster ripens very unevenly)

286
Q

Name a great producer of Passito di Pantelleria and the name of the wine produced?

A

a) Donnafugata

b) Ben Rye

287
Q

Which two colors of Marsala are made from white varietals?

A

Oro & Ambra

288
Q

The first sparkling wines of Franciacorta were birthed out of this winery?

289
Q

Name one important cru in each of the (5) communes of Barolo?

A

a) Barolo - Brunate, Cannubi
b) La Morra - Brunate, Le Rocche
c) Serralunga d’Alba - Cerretta, Lazzarito
d) Monforte d’Alba - Bussia, Santo Stefano
e) Castiglione - Monprivato, Rocche

290
Q

The only monopole DOC of Italy? Granted when?

A

a) Bolgheri Sassicaia DOC

b) 2013

291
Q

Two renowned producer of Valtellina?

A

Aldo Rainoldi

Nino Negri

292
Q

Requirements for Brunello di Montalcino DOCG?

A

a) 100% Sangiovese Grosso
b) 2yrs cask aging
c) Addtional 4mos bottle aging (6mos for Riserva)
d) Released Jan 1st of the 5th year after harvest (6th year for Riserva)

293
Q

Two of the prominent aromatic whites of Trentino? A native example?

A

a) Sauvignon, Muller-Thurgau

b) Nosiola

294
Q

Name the two DOCGs found within the Valtellina DOC?

A

Valtellina Superiore DOCG

Sforzato di Valtellina DOCG

295
Q

MezzaCorona and Ca’Vit are large, historical cooperatives found where? Why are they significant?

A

a) Trentino

b) Neither were government contolled or built off the indutrial wine boom of the 50s/60s

296
Q

Bolgheri is allowed to produce varietal wines from these international grapes?

A

Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Franc
Merlot

297
Q

Name two DOCs north of the Po that focus on Nebbiolo?

A

Gattinara
Carema
Canavesa
Ghemme

298
Q

Why is there such a strong tradition of “rosato” in southern Italy?

A

Before temperature controlled fermentation was a staple in winemaking, fermentations would get stuck from the intense heat of the south during longer macerations in an effort to producer concentrated and extracted red wines. Rose was unintentional, the result of a half-finished red wine.

299
Q

The Mariani brothers started this estate in 1978?

A

Banfi (Brunello di Montalcino)

300
Q

Name, in order, the three largest output (regions) of Italian wine?

A

Veneto
Puglia
Sicily

301
Q

This region produces the most DOCG wine of any in Italy?

302
Q

The white indigenous grape of Friuli used to make the region’s best sweet wines?

303
Q

The elusive sweet wine DOC of Calabria?

A

Greco di Bianco DOC

304
Q

The most famous vinous export of Italy? Its DOC created in this year?

A

a) Marsala

b) 1969

305
Q

Where would you find most Nosioa grown?

A

Valle dei Laghi (Trentino)

306
Q

Two benchmark producer of Aglianico del Vulture?

A

D’Angelo

Pasternoster

307
Q

Minimum aging for vintage Franciacorta DOCG? Minimum percentage from declared vintage?

A

a) 37 months

b) 85%

308
Q

What is particular about the recioto wines of Soave?

A

Botrytis Cinera is encouraged

309
Q

DOCG requirements for Barbera Normale? Superiore?

A

a) 85% Barbera, 4mos aging

b) 85% Barbera, 14mos again (including 6mos in cask)

310
Q

The three wines of the Gaja estate “Ca’Marcanda?” Production began in?

A

a) Promis (merlot, syrah, sangio)
b) Magari (merlot, cab sauv, cab franc)
c) Camarcanda (merlot, cab sauv, cab franc)
d) 1996

311
Q

The grape found in Roero DOCG wines? The soil types in the region?

A

a) Nebbiolo, Arneis

b) Sandy soils

312
Q

Name the two countries that Trentino-Alto Adige tend to identify more with than Italy?

A

Germany

Austria

313
Q

Schiopettino is the “nera” or black version of? The savory, spicy flavors of the grape are often compared to those of?

A

a) Ribolla Giala

b) Syrah

314
Q

Name three notable DOCs in Tuscany where you would find some portion of Verementino in the wines?

A

Bolgheri
Val di Cornia
Colli di Luni

315
Q

If you were drinking a St. Magdalener, what would you be drinking?

A

Schiava from Alto Adige

316
Q

Maximum amount of Cabernet allowed in Chianti DOCG?

317
Q

Top vintages in Barolo Barbaresco over the last three decades?

A

80’s - 82, 85, 88
90’s - 96, 97, 98, 99
00’s - 00, 01, 04, 06, 07, 08
2010, 2012

318
Q

A local Abruzzo synonym for Trebbiano?

319
Q

The winemaker to first isolate the Brunello clone? In this year?

A

a) Clemente Santi (Biondi Santi)

b) 1865

320
Q

Three sweetness levels of Marsala wine?

A

a) Secco - dry
b) Semisecco - off-dry
c) Dolce - sweet

321
Q

Three top producers of Aglianico in Campagnia?

A

Feudi di San Gregorio
Terredora
Mastroberadino

322
Q

Three modern producers of Amarone?

A

Bussola
Dal Forno
Allegrini

323
Q

The tank method was first developed in Italy by? This technology was the forefront for these wines?

A

a) Carpene Malvotti (1868)

b) Prosecco

324
Q

Three notable prosecco producers?

A

Bisol
Nino Franco
Malvotti

325
Q

What are “contrada” wines in Sicily?

A

Single-vineyard wines

326
Q

What is Lambrusco BIanco Spumante and where is it found?

A

a) A dry, fully sparkling white lambrusco wine (no skin contact)
b) Emilia-Romagna

327
Q

The only white DOCG of Tuscany?

A

Vernacchia di San Gimignano DOCG

328
Q

Roero DOCG is known for white wines from what grape?

329
Q

The most widely planted white varietal of Piedmonte?

A

Moscato Bianco

330
Q

These are largely considered to be the three great sweet wines of Sicily?

A

Marsala
Passitto di Pantelleria
Malvasia delle Lipari

331
Q

These grapes dominate white planting at the lower elevations of Trentino?

A

Chardonnay
Pinot Bianco
Pinot Grigio

332
Q

Gavi is found in which province?

A

Allesandria

333
Q

The Zinfandel-like grape of Campania? Name one DOC?

A

a) Primitivo

b) Primitivo di Manduria DOC

334
Q

Explain “latifondo”?

A

Domineering policy of Sicilian land distribution where a large landed estate, typically owned by an absentee landlord, is worked by serfs (near indentured servitude)

335
Q

Though few changes were made to the recipe for Soave DOC, a DOCG zone was created in this year for Superiore?

336
Q

Dogliani’s finest producer of Dolcetto?

A

Luigi Eunadi

337
Q

Valtellina DOC is found where? Produces what?

A

a) Northern Lombardy, very close to the Swiss border

b) Chiavennasca (local dialect for Nebbiolo)

338
Q

What is the make-up of a typical of a wine from Rosso Piceno?

A

30-50% Montepulciano (up to 70% permitted)
30-50% Sangiovese
15% other red grapes

339
Q

This German specialty has begun to flourish in the Oltrepo Pavese?

340
Q

Where would you find ruche?

341
Q

The surprising percentage of red wine devotion in Friuli?

342
Q

Piedmonte’s famous DOCG for sweet sparklers?

A

Brachetto d’Aqui

343
Q

Where would you find Lagrein grown? A synonym of? Flavor profile?

A

a) Alto-Adige
b) Teroldego (Trentino; German-translation)
c) Opague, dense, spicy red

344
Q

The Teroldego Rotalino DOC can be found where?

345
Q

The three prominent red wine grapes of Puglia?

A

Uva di Troia
Negroamaro
Primitivo

346
Q

The wide-open blending formula of Carmignano DOCG?

A 
50% Sangiovese minimum
20% Caniolo Nero
10%-20% Cab Sauv, Cab Franc
10% White Grapes
10% other grapes
347
Q

Orvieto DOC wines are made from these grapes?

A

Grechetto

Trebbiano Toscano

348
Q

The river that binds Trentino and Alto Adige?

A

Adige River

349
Q

Name the DOCG for recioto wines from Garganega/Trebbiano in Veneto?

A

Recioto di Soave DOCG

350
Q

Name two ways of creating a high-concentrate grape must?

A

a) Cooking down wine into a sugary-sappy water

b) Vacuum evaporating the water off the juice

351
Q

Name three states in Italy whose wine production is subject to large co-op control?

A

Sardinia
Sicily
Puglia

352
Q

This local synonym for Nebbiolo is found in Donnus & Arnad Montjovet blends?

A

Picontendro (Valle d’Aosta)

353
Q

Two other rare DOCs encountered for Moscato beyond Passito di Pantelleria?

A

Moscato di Noto DOC

Moscato di Siracusa DOC

354
Q

Some examples of permissible white grapes in the Trentino DOC?

A 
Pinot Grigio
Chardonnay
Pinot Bianco
Muller-Thurgau
Sauvignon Blanc
355
Q

These processo zones were granted DOCG status in 2009?

A

Conegliano Valdobiadenne Prosecco DOCG

Asolo Prosecco DOCG

356
Q

The clean wine movement in Friuli is credited to this winemaker? Involved the introduction of?

A

a) Mario Schipetto

b) Temperature contolled, stainless steel fermentation vessels

357
Q

This mountain range serves as the spine of Italy?

A

Appenine Mountains

358
Q

The two red grapes of Ponente (western Linguria)? The grapes of Levante (eastern Linguria)?

A

a) Rossese, Ormeasco (Dolcetto)

b) Tuscan varieties (Sangiovese, Caniolo)

359
Q

The major red and white grapes of Calabria?

A

a) Gaglioppo

b) Greco

360
Q

The five most important communes of Barolo?

A 
Monforte d'Alba
Serralunga d'Alba
La Morra
Barolo
Castiglione Faletto
361
Q

Classic producer of quality-minded Lambrusco?

A

Ermete Medici

362
Q

Caluso gained DOCG status for white wines produced from?

363
Q

Two specialties of Umbria aside from wine?

A

Olive Oils

Truffles

364
Q

The first Super Tuscan wine of Italy?

A

Tenuta San Guido’s “Sassicaia”

365
Q

Name two of the four “grand crus” of Valtellina?

A

Sassella
Grumello
Inferno
Valgella

366
Q

What else is Sangiovese known as in Montepulciano?

A

Prugnolo Gentile

367
Q

The Cornero Rosso Riserva DOCG is found where? Wines made from?

A

a) Marche

b) Montepulciano & Sangiovese

368
Q

When was Trentino-Alto Adige annexed from Austria and given to Italy?

A

Post WWI (1919)

369
Q

Who produces “Granato?” What kind of wine is it?

A

a) Foradori (Trentino)

b) Teroldego-based blend

370
Q

This winemaking icon was credited with the introduction of barrel fermentation to Friuli?

A

Josko Gravner

371
Q

Where would you find the pagadebit grape?

A

White grape in Emilia-Romagna (local name for bombino bianco which is found in Puglia?

372
Q

This collective of DOCs accounts for more than 80% of DOC level production in Lazio? The wines are based off of these two varietals?

A

a) Castelli Romani DOCs

b) Trebbiano Toscano, Malvasia

373
Q

A substantial DOC for primitivo in Puglia? The premier producer?

A

a) Primitivo di Manduria DOC

b) Accademia dei Racemi

374
Q

The most important DOC in Sardinia for carignano?

A

Carignano di Sulcis DOC

375
Q

Two traditional zones for Cabernet & Merlot in Veneto?

A

Colli Berici DOC

Colli Euganei DOC

376
Q

Aging requirements for the Taurasi DOCG?

A

Three years (at least one in barrel)

377
Q

What is “Terra Rossa?”

A

A mixture of ferrous red clay & sandstone

378
Q

You’d probably found this native white grape in the Colli Bolognesi of Emilia-Romagna?

A

Pignoletto

379
Q

The benchmark Puglian rose? Based off of?

A

a) “Five Roses” from Leone de Castris (Salento IGT)

b) Negroamaro

380
Q

These grapes are allowed in up to 15% in Valpolicella DOC red wine?

A

Molinara
Negrara
Oseleta

381
Q

This is perhaps the best of the Trento DOC sparkling producers?

382
Q

This region in Alto Adige is gaining recognition for high quality whites made from Austrian varietals? Name three white grapes cultivated there?

A

a) Valle Isarco

b) Muller-Thurgau, Silvaner, Kerner

383
Q

This of the three Barbaresco communes sits at the highest altitude?

384
Q

Carignano is the Italianized name for this grape? Where in Italy do you find it?

A

a) Carignan

b) Sardinia

385
Q

Three detrimental instances that weakened the reputation of Chianti in the 20th century?

A

a) Chianti Classico zone was tremendously enlarged to include lackluster growing areas in central Tuscany
b) DOC formula in 1967 allowed for up to 30% white grapes to be blended
c) The mass exodus from the coutrysides prompting the EU & Italian government to finance replantings geared towards mass production

386
Q

The original “Classico” zone of Valpolicella?

A

Sant’ Ambrogio (west) to Negrar (east)

387
Q

The predominant soils in both Barolo and Barbaresco?

A

Limestone rich marl (marl being a cool, crumbly clay)

388
Q

These are the hills where most vineyards in Piedmonte are located?

A

a) Langhe

b) Monferatto

389
Q

Does Malvasia delle Lipari employ fortification or passito to make its DOC wines?

A

No. It is a natural sweet wine

390
Q

Explain the “tendone” vine-training system?

A

Vine canopies are draped high over trellises to form canopies

391
Q

Second only to Valle d’Aosta, this is Italy’s second smallest region in terms of production?

392
Q

Name the two DOCGs of Emilia-Romagna?

A

Albana di Romagna DOCG (Albana)

Colli Bolognesi Classico Pignoletto DOCG (Pignoletto)

393
Q

The two great showcases of Picontendro in Valle d’Aosta?

A

Donnas

Arnad

394
Q

Dominant white varietals of Sardinia? Red?

A

a) Verementino

b) Cannonau (Grenache), Carignano

395
Q

Name three cheeses sourced from Lombardy?

A

Grana Padano
Gorgonzola
Robiola
Tallegio

396
Q

Tuscany ranks where in terms of the sheer number of DOCs?

A

2nd (behind Piedmonte)

397
Q

The most important DOC of Calabria? The grape?

A

a) Ciro DOC

b) Gaglioppo

398
Q

The most planted white variety of Emilia-Romagna?

A

Trebbiano di Romagna

399
Q

The most-planted red variety of Friuli? Common blending components?

A

a) Merlot

b) Cab Sauv, Cab Franc, Torano

400
Q

Where is Neiro di Troia grown? Name one DOC that focuses on the grape?

A

a) Campania

b) Castel del Monte Neiro di Troia Riserva DOC

401
Q

Considered to be the “Grand Cru” of the Prosecco DOCGs?

A

Valdobbiadene Superiore di Cartizze DOCG

402
Q

The most widely planted white grape of Abruzzo?

403
Q

The common soil type of Monforte d’Alba & Serralunga d’Alba? The style of Nebbiolo it produces?

A

a) Sandstone soils

b) More rigidly structured styles

404
Q

A top producer of Roero Arneis?

A

Bruno Giacosa

Cerretto

405
Q

The three famous crus of Angelo Gaja in Barbaresco? Describe their styles?

A 
Sori Tildin (middle ground)
Sori San Lorenzo (most powerful)
Costa Russi (most elegant)
406
Q

Where in Sardinia would you find the highest quality Verementino? What type of soils do you find here?

A

a) Gallura

b) Granite

407
Q

What is Dolcetto referred to as in Linguria?

408
Q

Chianti & Chianti Classico were upgraded to DOCG in this year? What parts of the formula were adjusted?

A

a) 1984
b) A minimum of only 2% white grapes were required; 10% of international varietals were permitted
* in 1996, required white grapes were eliminated and international varietals were allowed up to 15%

409
Q

The three provinces that contain the majority of Piedmontese viticulture?

A

Asti
Allesandria
Cuneo

410
Q

Breakdown on Solaia and Tignanello?

A

a) 80% Cabernet, 20% Sangio

b) 80% Sangio, 20% Cab Sauv/Cab Franc

411
Q

Where is Vernaccia di Serrapetrona? Their specialty?

A

a) Marche

b) Sparkling red wines, sometimes off-dry, made from a percentage of passito grapes

412
Q

Name the only DOCG of Sardinia?

A

Verementino di Gallura DOCG

413
Q

The two great producers of Sagrantino in Montefalco?

A

Paolo Bea

Mario Caprai

414
Q

This event sought to change the prevailing system of “latifondo” in Italy?

A

In 1946, Italy became a republic and attempted to redistribute land to peasant working families

415
Q

A blending component of Nero d’Avola in the Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOC?

416
Q

Name one Sardinian DOC for moscato-based sparkling wines? Malvasia-based sweet wines?

A

a) Moscato di Sardegna DOC

b) Malvasia diBosa DOC

417
Q

How long must Chianti “Grand Selezione” wines be aged for?

418
Q

The largest producing DOCG in Italy?

A

Moscato d’Asti DOCG

419
Q

What does “saten” refer to?

A

A Franciacorta sparkler made from only white grapes at a slightly lower atmospheric pressure than spumante (cremant)

420
Q

How many years minimum must Amarone Riserva be aged for?

A

Four years

421
Q

Alta Langa DOCG is known for what kind of wines?

A

Traditional method sparkling wines from Chardonnay and Pinot Noir

422
Q

When did Marsala wine first come into fashion in Europe?

A

18th Century War of the Spanish Succession

- a war that pitted France against Britain prompting the search for an alternative to claret

423
Q

What does the Terre di Franciacorta DOC permit?

A

Still white wines form Pinot Bianco, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir (when made as a white wine)

424
Q

Basilicata’s only DOCG for Aglianico? Grown where?

A

a) Aglianico del Vulture Superiore

b) Volcanic soils of Mt. Vulture

425
Q

Who makes Rubesco? What kind of wine is it?

A

a) Lungarotti

b) Sangiovese-based red from Umbria

426
Q

Name a cru that Elio Altare works with?

427
Q

Where would you find the Soave DOC? Permissible grapes?

A

a) Veneto

b) Garganega, Trebbiano di Soave, Chardonnay

428
Q

Aging requirements for Barolo? Barbaresco? For Riserva?

A

a) Three years (2 in barrel)
b) Two years (1 in barrel)
c) Barolo Riserva (5 years, 2 in barrel), Barbaresco Riserva (4 years, 1 in barrel)

429
Q

Term for the south-facing hillside vineyard site?

430
Q

The Casteller DOC and the Lago di Caldaro DOC are dedicated to the production of?

A

Schiava and Lambrusco

431
Q

Minimum aging requirements for Chianti Riserva?

432
Q

Italy’s most prolific wine-producing region?

433
Q

Rose wines in Abruzzo are known as?

434
Q

The historical name of the Prosecco grape?

435
Q

Explain the process of crafting Aceto Tradizionale di Reggio?

A

You start with a grape must which is first reduced to a sugar-rich syrup by heating it for forty hours (Modena uses the red lambrusco grape, Reggio typically uses the white Trebbiano grape). The cooked must is then left to ferment through the winter to roughly 4-5% ABV before being transferred to barrel for aging. Aging takes place in a solera-like system

436
Q

This is Montalcino’s outlet for Super-Tuscan styled blends?

A

Sant’ Artimo DOC

437
Q

Two recognized producers of Vino Nobile di Montepulciano?

A

Avignonesi

Poliziano

438
Q

Typical altitude range for vineyards in both Brunello and Chianti?

439
Q

The IGT system was introduced in this year?

440
Q

Where would you find the Montepulciano grape in Marche?

A

Rosso Conero DOC

441
Q

What is Bonarda known as in Lombardy?

442
Q

What is “Alberello?”

A

Bush-training system for vines in which dense canopies develop and the fruit is held close to the trunk to protect from the scorching Sicilian sun

443
Q

The dominant producers of the Rufina zone?

A

Frescobaldi

Selvapiana

444
Q

Petit Rouge is the focus of these sub-appelations found within the Valle d’Aosta?

A

Toretti
Chambave
Enfer d’Arvier

445
Q

Emilia-Romagna’s vinous specialty?

A

Frizzante wines; in particular, red lambrusco

446
Q

Name four lesser-known, indigenous red grapes of Piedmonte?

A

Grignalino
Freisa
Brachetto
Vespolina

447
Q

The two most common soil types found in Chianti Classico?

A

Galestro (soft marl)

Alberise (sandstone)

448
Q

Another name for Gewurztraminer in Alto Adige?

A

Traminer Aromatico

449
Q

Lamborghini’s winery is found in which region of Italy?

450
Q

The Falerno del Massico DOC is found in which region? Red & white focus of the DOC?

A

a) Campagnia
b) Red - Aglianico & Piedirosso
White - Fiano, Falanghina, Greco

451
Q

Guado al Tasso’s first commercial vintage? Its varietal breakdown?

A

1990

Cabernet Sauv/Merlot/Syrah

452
Q

Cortese di Gavi is found near and influenced by which region to the south?

453
Q

Name two of the Langhe DOC’s celebrated producers of Chardonnay?

A

Angelo Gaja
Pio Cesare
Aldo Conterno

454
Q

Where would you find the Morellino di Scansano DOC?

A

The very south of the Maremma in Tuscay

455
Q

Aging requirements for Alta Langa DOCG?

A

a) Alta Langhe Spumante - 30mos post harvest

b) Alta Langa Riserva - 36mos

456
Q

Three classic examples of traditional Barolo producers? Modernists?

A

a) Giacomo Conterno, Giuseppe Rinaldi, Bartolo Mascarello

b) Elio Altare, Paolo Scavino, Luciano Sandrone

457
Q

True or False: Nearly 90% of production in the Valle d’Aosta is red?

458
Q

Where is the Colli Trasemino DOC? The variety these wines are made from?

A

a) Umbria

b) Gamay

459
Q

What is trebbiano known as in France?

A

Ugni Blanc

460
Q

The prestige cuvee of Ca’del Bosco?

A

Cuvee Anamaria Clementi

461
Q

Sangiovese’s parental material?

A

Ciliegiolo

Calabrese Montenuovo

462
Q

When are grapes typically harvested for Amarone della Valpolicella? Typically dried until?

A

a) Early October

b) December

463
Q

The northernmost extent for Olive production in Italy?

A

Lake Garda in Trentino

464
Q

Name a top example of Moscato d’Asti?

A

La Spinetta

MIchele Chiarlo “Nivole”

465
Q

Along with Emiglia-Romana, this region is considered to be the most flat in all of Italy?

466
Q

The three varieties of Lambrusco found north of Modena and their corresponding DOCs?

A

Lambrusco Grasparosa di Castelvetro DOC
Lambrusco di Sorbara DOC
Lambrusco Salamino di Santa Croce DOC

467
Q

Which red grape would you find in the DOCs of Capri and Vesuvio?

A

Piederosso

468
Q

The IGT designation was created in this year?

469
Q

The first white wine DOCG of Italy?

A

Albana di Romagna DOCG (Emiglia Romagna)

470
Q

The two most renowned producers of Merlot in Friuli? in which DOC would you find their operations?

A

a) Enzo Pontoni (Miani), Girolamo Dorigo (Dorigo)

b) Colli Orientali DOC

471
Q

What is the make-up of a typical of a wine from Rosso Conero Riserva DOCG?

A

Minimum 85% Montepulciano

Maximum 15% Sangiovese

472
Q

Describe one of the controlling measures implemented by the EU to control the ever-expanding wine industry of Italy.

A

Plantings of new vineyards are no longer allowed in the country; only established vineyards may augment their existing plantings

473
Q

Requirements for Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG?

A

Minimum 70% Sangiovese
Maximum 30% Tuscan Varietals
Minimum 2yrs aging (one yr in wood)
Riserva wines are aged for three years

474
Q

The four original villages of the Chianti Classico zone?

A

Gaiole
Radda
Castellina
Greve

475
Q

The residual sugar range of Prosecco to be considered dry?

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