Italy Flashcards by David Saul

Wine without Geographical Indication Categories (Italy)

Vino Vintage may appear on the label. These wines may be red, white, or rosado; and they may be spumante or frizzante. 2. Vini Varietali The following varieties may appear on the label for still wines: Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc (the two may be blended and called “Cabernet”), Syrah, Merlot, Chardonnay, and Sauvignon.

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PGI Wines category (Italy)

Indicazione Geografica Protetta (IGP) Traditional term: Indicazione Geografica Tipica (IGT)

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PDO Wines Category (Italy)

Denominazione di Origine Protetta (DOP) Traditional term- Denominazione di Origine Controllata (DOC) 2. Denominazione di Origine Protetta (DOP) Traditional term- Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita (DOCG)

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Romagna Albana DOCG (Emilia Romagna)?

Denominazione (Bianco): Varieties: Min. 95% Albana Max. 5% other white grapes suitable for cultivation in Emilia-Romagna Minimum/Maximum Residual Sugar: Amabile: 12-30 g/l Dolce: 45-80 g/l Passito Minimum Must Weight and Other Requirements: Passito Riserva must exhibit “muffa noble” (noble rot) Grapes for Passito and Passito Riserva may be dried until March 30 of the year following the harvest, and may not be vinified prior to October 15 of the harvest year DOCG Established: 1987 (as Albana di Romagna)

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What is the main variety of Colli Bolognesi Classico Pignoletto DOCG (Emilia Romagna)

Varieties: Min. 95% Pignoletto (Grechetto di Todi, or Alionzina), max. 5% other non-aromatic white grapes suitable for cultivation in Emilia-Romagna DOCG Established: 2011 (last updated in 2014)

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Colli Bolognesi DOC (Emilia Romagna)

Province: Bologna, Modena Subzone: Bologna Varietal labeling: (white)Chardonnay, Pignoletto, Riesling Italico, Sauvignon (Red) Barbera, Cabernet, Merlot Aging Requirements: Barbera Riserva: Wines must be aged for min. 36 months, including min. 5 months in bottle, from November 1 of the year of harvest. (Only aging requirements specified) For Bologna subzone: (white) Sauvignon dominant, (red) Cabernet dominant, (sparkling) Chardonnay and Pinot Bianco minimum 40%

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5 Lambrusco docs of Emilia Romagna

Lambrusco di Sorbara DOC

Lambrusco Grasparossa di Castelvetro DOC

Lambrusco Salamino di Santa Croce DOC

Modena (di Modena) DOC

Reggiano DOC

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Name 3 indigenous varietals in Emilia Romagna unique to Emilia Romagna

Fortana (r) -Bosco Eliceo DOC Biancame (w)- Colli di Rimini DOC Pagadebit (w) aka bombino- Romagna DOC Montuni (w) - Reno Doc Ancellotta (r)- Reggiano DOC Ortruggo (w)-

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Name 5 Lambrusco producers

Ermete Medici
Vittorio Graziano

Cavicchioli

Rinaldini

Riuniti Lambrusco

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Name 2 producers that make Albana di Romagna

Trere

Bissoni

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Franciacorta DOCG

(lombardia)

what province is it in? What are the styles?

Province: Brescia

Denominazione (Spumante, metodo classico):

Franciacorta, Franciacorta Satèn, Franciacorta Rosé , Franciacorta Millesimato (requires 85% from stated vintage), Franciacorta Riserva (requires 85% from stated vintage)

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Franciacorta

what are the varietals allowed for the varying styles?

Varieties: Franciacorta:

Pinot Nero and/or Chardonnay, Maximum 50% Pinot Bianco, Maximum 10% Erbamat

Franciacorta Satèn:

Chardonnay and a maximum 50% Pinot Bianco

Franciacorta Rosé:

Minimum 35% Pinot Nero, max 65% ChardonnayMaximum 50% Pinot Bianco

Maximum 10% Erbamat

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Franciacorta docg aging requirements and minimum alcohol

Minimum Alcohol: 11.5%

Aging Requirements:

Franciacorta: Minimum 18 months on the lees after tirage (not starting before February 1 of the year following the harvest), 25 months total from the date of harvest

Franciacorta Satèn & Rosé: Minimum 24 months on the lees after tirage (not starting before February 1 of the year following the harvest), 31 months total from the date of harvest. Both styles may also be Millesimato or Riserva.

Franciacorta Millesimato: Minimum 30 months on the lees after tirage (not starting before February 1 of the year following the harvest), 37 months total from the date of harvest

Franciacorta Riserva: Minimum 60 months on the lees after tirage (not starting before February 1 of the year following the harvest), 67 months total from the date of harvest

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Dosage levels for Franciacorta

Sweetness Levels:

Franciacorta: Dosaggio Zero (non-dosage), Extra Brut, Brut, Extra Dry, Sec, Demi-Sec

Franciacorta Satèn: Brut only

Franciacorta Rosé: Dosaggio Zero (non-dosage), Extra Brut, Brut, Extra Dry, Sec, Demi-Sec

Franciacorta Millesimato: Dosaggio Zero, Extra Brut, Brut, Extra Dry

Franciacorta Riserva: Dosaggio Zero, Extra Brut, Brut

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Max pressure of Franciacorta Saten

5 atmospheres

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Soil of Franciacorta DOCG

Principal Soils: Moraine, limestone and volcanic material

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Sforzato di Valtellina (Sfurzat di Valtellina) DOCG province and variety requirements

Province: Sondrio

Varieties:

Minimum 90% Chiavennasca (Nebbiolo)

Maximum 10% other non-aromatic red grapes suitable for cultivation in Lombardia

Grapes are dried to increase potential natural minimum alcohol from 11% to 14%, and may not be vinified before December 10

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Sforzato di Valtellina (Sfurzat di Valtellina) DOCG min alcohol and aging requirements

Minimum Alcohol: 14%

Aging Requirements: The wines must be aged for at least 20 months from April 1 of the year following the harvest, including at least 12 months in wood.

Valtellina Superiore DOCG province and subzones

Province: Sondrio

Subzones: Valgella, Inferno, Maroggia, Sassella, Grumello

Valtellina Superiore DOCG styles

Denominazione (Rosso):

Valtellina Superiore

Valtellina Superiore Riserva

Valtellina Superiore with indication of subzone

Name for Valtellina Superiore DOCG if bottled in Switzerland

Valtellina Superiore may be labeled as “Stagafassli” if bottled in neighboring Switzerland. Aging may occur there as well.

Valtellina Superiore DOCG variety minimum, alcohol minimum, and aging requirements

Aging Requirements:

Valtellina Superiore: 24 months from December 1 of the harvest year, including a minimum 12 months in wood

Valtellina Riserva: Minimum 3 years

Varieties:

Minimum 90% Chiavennasca (Nebbiolo)

Maximum 10% other non-aromatic red grapes suitable for cultivation in Lombardia

Minimum Alcohol: 12%

Oltrepò Pavese Metodo Classico DOCG province and styles

Province: Pavia

Denominazione (Spumante):

Oltrepò Pavese Metodo Classico

Oltrepò Pavese Metodo Classico Rosé

Oltrepò Pavese Metodo Classico Pinot Nero

Oltrepò Pavese Metodo Classico Pinot Nero Rosé

Oltrepò Pavese Metodo Classico DOCG varieties and minimum alcohol

Varieties: Oltrepò Pavese Metodo Classico & Rosé:

Minimum 70% Pinot Nero

Combined maximum 30% Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Bianco

Oltrepò Pavese Metodo Classico Pinot Nero & Rosé:

Minimum 85% Pinot Nero

Combined maximum 15% Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Bianco

Minimum Alcohol:

Oltrepò Pavese Metodo Classico & Rosé: 11.5%

Oltrepò Pavese Metodo Classico Pinot Nero & Rosé: 12%

Oltrepò Pavese Metodo Classico DOCG aging requirements

Aging Requirements: NV: Minimum 15 months on the lees from January 1 of the year following the harvest Millesimato: 24 months on the lees from January 1 of the year following the harvest

Scanzo (Moscato di Scanzo) DOCG style, alcohol, must weight, residual sugar, aging requirements

Denominazione (Rosso): Moscato di Scanzo Passito Varieties: 100% Moscato di Scanzo (red) Minimum Alcohol: 17% (14% acquired) Minimum Must Weight (after drying): 280 g/l, grapes must be dried for a minimum 21 days after harvest Minimum/Maximum Residual Sugar: 50-100 g/l Aging Requirements: Minimum 2 years, not to be released until November 1 of the second year following the harvest

What are Franciacorta still wines known as?

Curtefranca DOC Sebino IGT

What lombardia doc borders Emilia Romagna and is primarily for Lambrusco?

Lambrusco Mantovano DOC

Name 3 Emilia Romagna Sangiovese producers

Fattoria Paradiso estate Castelluccio Sangiovese “Ronco delle Ginestre,” Tre Monti Sangiovese di Romagna “Thea,”

What is the major river of Valle D'aosta?

Dora Baltea River

What are the seven subzones Valle D'aosta?

Arnad-Montjovet, Blanc de Morgex et de la Salle, Chambave, Donnas, Enfer d’Arvier, Nus, and Torrette

Generic varietal break down of Valle d'Aosta subzones

Petit Rouge grape is primary in wines from Torrette, Chambave, and Enfer d’Arvier Malvoisie - Nus Lies between Torrette and Chambave Picotendro—a local synonym for Nebbiolo—provides a high proportion of the blend for Donnas and Arnad-Montjovet reds Blanc de Morgex, or Prié, is the white grape responsible for the still and sparkling wines of La Salle, grown at one of Europe’s highest vineyard elevations on the slopes of Mont Blanc.

Aging requirements for montefalco sangrantino docg?

Secco: Minimum 37 months from December 1 of the harvest year, including at least 12 months in wood and 4 months in bottle Passito: Minimum 37 months from December 1 of the harvest year, including at least 4 months in bottle

Name 3 producers of Sangrantino

Arnaldo. Caprai Rocca di Fabbri Paolo Bea

What are the provinces of Colli Bolognesi Classico Pignoletto?

Province: Modena, Bologna Classico Zone: Monte San Pietro, Monteveglio, Sasso Marconi, Casalecchio di Reno, Zola Predosa, Crespellano, Bazzano, Castello di Serravalle, Savignano sul Panaro

What are the aging requirements for Colli Bolognese Classico?

Aging Requirements: May not be sold until April 1 of the year after harvest

What are the styles Romagna Albana DOCG (Emilia Romagna)?

Secco Amabile Dolce Passito Passito Riserva

What is the Min must weight for Romagna Albana Passito and Passito Riserva?

Passito: Minimum 284 g/l must weight after drying Passito Riserva: Minimum 400 g/l must weight after drying

What is the newest DOCG in Italy?

Terre Alfieri Grapes Nebbiolo and Arneis

What is the climate of Etna?

Alpine

What is the sole DOCG of Sicily?

Cerasuolo di Vittoria

What is the name of the wind that blows from North Africa to Sicily?

Sirirocco

What are the communes of Chianti Classico?

**Siena** Radda in Chianti Gaiole in Chianti Castelina in Chianti Castelnuovo di Berardenga Poggiabonsi **Firenze** Greve in Chianti San Casciano Val Di Presa Barberino di Tavernelle

Synonyms for Pignoletto

Greco di todi Rebola