Italy Flashcards
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.
PGI Wines category (Italy)
Indicazione Geografica Protetta (IGP) Traditional term: Indicazione Geografica Tipica (IGT)
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)
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)
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)
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%
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
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)-
Name 5 Lambrusco producers
Ermete Medici
Vittorio Graziano
Cavicchioli
Rinaldini
Riuniti Lambrusco
Name 2 producers that make Albana di Romagna
Trere
Bissoni
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)
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
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
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
Max pressure of Franciacorta Saten
5 atmospheres
Soil of Franciacorta DOCG
Principal Soils: Moraine, limestone and volcanic material
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