Italy Flashcards

1
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Explain the 3 categories of Italian Wine

A
  1. VDT – Vino da Tavola
  2. DOC - Vino Denominzione di Origine Controllata
  3. DOCG – Vino Denominazione di Origine Controllata et Garantitia
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What does IGT stand for?

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Indicazione Geografiche Tipiche

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3
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Name the 2 indigenous red varietals of Italy

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  1. Sangiovese

2. Nebbiolo

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Name the 3 indigenous white varietals of Italy

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  1. Cortezi
  2. Fiano
  3. Greco
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What types of wines does the Vale d’ Aosta produce? (3)

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Reds, White and Roses

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Where is Langhe situated?

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Large sub-region in Piedmonte

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What grape varieties are used for Langhe DOC Red wines? (3)

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  1. Nebbiolo
  2. Freisa
  3. Dolcetto
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What grape varieties are used for Langhe DOC White wines? (3)

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  1. Arneis

2. Favorita (Vermentino)

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What is Langhe DOC mostly used for?

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For Barolo and Barbaresco to declassify their wines into earlier drinking styles

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What wines does Langhe Nascetta del Comune di Novello DOC produce? (1)

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Wines made from Nasetta grapes from the village of Novello

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Was is the min abv for Asti DOCG?

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7.5-9%

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What grapes are used in Asti DOCG?

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Moscato Bianco grapes exclusively

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What winemaking method is used in Asti DOCG to produce sparkling wines?

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Cuve Close/Charmant process

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What is the max abv for Moscato d’ Asti DOCG?

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5.5%

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What grapes are used for Moscato d’ Asti? (1)

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Moscato Bianco

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What is the min abv for Barbaresco DOCG?

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12%

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What grapes are used in Barbaresco DOCG?

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Nebbiolo

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18
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Name to other communes in Barbaresco

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  1. Neive

2. Treiso

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What is the max yield for Barbaresco?

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8000kg/ha

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What is the min ageing for Barbaresco?

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26 months, of which 9 months in wood/chestnut

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21
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What is the min ageing for Barbaresco Riserva?

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50 months, of which 9 months in wood/chestnut

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If a vineyard name is used in Barbaresco what are the requirements? (2)

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Yield is restricted to 7200kg/ha + additional 0.5% abv

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23
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Name 3 top Cru’s in Barbaresco

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  1. Montestefano
  2. Montefico
  3. Rabaja
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What is the min abv for Barolo DOCG?

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12.5%

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What grapes are used in Barolo DOCG?

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Nebbiolo

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26
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How many communes are there in Barolo DOCG?

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11

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Name the 2 types of soils found in Barolo DOCG and what styles of wine they produce?

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  1. Tortonian soils - produce more ruby coloured wines, softer and faster maturing – Barolo and La Morra
  2. Helvetian soils - produce more garnet coloured wines, higher tannins, slower maturing – Castiglione Falleto, Serralunga d’ Alba, Monforte d’ Alba
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What is the min ageing for Barolo DOCG?

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38 months, of which 18 months in oak

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What is the min ageing for Barolo Riserva?

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62 months, of which 18 months in oak

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What is the max yield for Barolo DOCG?

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8000kg/ha

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If a vineyard name is used in Barolo what are the requirements? (2)

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Yield is restricted to 7200kg/ha + additional 0.5% abv

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32
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Name 3 top Cru’s of Barolo?

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  1. Cannubi
  2. Cerequio
  3. Monprivato
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33
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What wines does Barolo Chinato DOCG produce?

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Aromatized Barolo, min 16.5% abv, bitter flavour of quinine, by steeping the bark of the Chinchona tree, add herbs, spices and sugar

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What is the min abv for Barbera DOCG?

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12.0%

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35
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What grapes are used in Barbera DOCG? (1)

A

Barbera

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36
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What 3 DOCG’s are Barbera sold under?

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  1. Barbera d’ Alba
  2. Barbera d’ Asti
  3. Barbera del Monferrato
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What are the tasting characteristics of Barbera? (3)

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Dry wines, high in acid, low in tannin, can be slightly sweet

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38
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When are the requirements for Barbera to be “Superior”? (2)

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  1. Spent 3 years in wood

2. 12.5% abv

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What wines does Brachetto d’ Acqui DOCG produce? (1)

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Light effervecent dessert wines

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What grapes are used in Brachetto d’ Acqui DOCG? (1)

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Brachetto grapes

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What grapes are used in Dolcetto di Cogliani Superiore DOCG/Dogliano DOCG? (1)

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Dolcetto grapes

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What is the min ageing for Dolcetto di Cogliani Superiore DOCG/Dogliano DOCG?

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1 Year, of which 6 months must be in wood

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Name the 2 DOC’s of Dolcetto di Cogliani Superiore /Dogliano?

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  1. Dolcetto d’ Asti

2. Dolcetto d’ Alba

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44
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What is the min abv for Gattinara DOCG?

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12.5%

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45
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What grapes are permitted in Gattinara DOCG? (3)

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Nebbiolo grapes + up to 4% Vespolina/Bonarda (Uva Rara)

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What is the min ageing for Gattinara DOCG?

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3 Years, of which 1 year must be in wood

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47
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What is the min ageing for Riserva Gattinara DOCG?

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4 years, of which 2 years must be in wood + 13% abv

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What types of wines are produced in Gavi/Cortesi DOCG? (2)

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Still, Frizzante/sparkling dry wines

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49
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What grapes are used in Gavi/Cortesi DOCG?

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Cortese grapes

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50
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What is the min abv for Ghemme DOCG?

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12% abv

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51
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What wines are produced in Ghemme DOCG? (1)

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Dry red wines

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52
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What grapes are used in Ghemme DOCG? (3)

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85 % Nebbiolo, rest can be Vespolina/Bonarda

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What is the min ageing for Ghemme DOCG?

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36 months, of which 20 months in oak and 9 months must be in bottle

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What is the min ageing for Riserva Ghemme DOCG?

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48 months, of which min of 24 months in oak and 9 months in bottle + 12.5% abv

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What is the min abv for Roero DOCG?

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12.5 %

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56
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What wines does Roero DOCG produce? (1)

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Red wine only

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57
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What grapes are used for the production of Roero?

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95% Nebbiolo, balance is non-aromatic varietals

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What is the min ageing for Roero DOCG?

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20 months, of which 6 months in oak from the 01 Nove of year of harvest

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What is the min ageing for Reserve Roero DOCG?

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48 months, of which 24 months in oak and 9 months in bottles + 12.5% abv

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What is the maximum yield for Roero DOCG?

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8000kg/ha

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What is the requirements for a vineyard name to be used in Roero DOCG?

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Yield is reduced to 7200kg/ha + extra 0.5% abv required

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What are the two white DOCG’s find in Roero?

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White Roero Arneis (min 11% abv) and White Roero Spumante (min 11,5% abv)

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What is the min ageing for White Roero?

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32 months of which 6 months must be in oak from 01 Nov of the year of harvest

64
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What is the requirement for a vineyard name to be used?

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Yield is reduced to 9000kg/ha

65
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What is the smallest area in Italy?

A

Liguria

66
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What is the most notable DOC in Liguria and what wines does it produce? (2)

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Cinque Terre, produces Bianco and Sciacchetra (both passito wines, min 40% Basco grapes)

67
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What 2 wines does Franciacorta DOCG apply to?

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Only applies to White (Bianco) or Rose (Rosato) meted tradizionale wines

68
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Under Franciacorta DOCG, may the name of the wine include metodo traditionale term on the label?

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No, it may only include Franciacorta

69
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What are the 3 permitted grape varietals in Franciacorta DOCG?

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Chardonnay, Pinot Bianco and Pinot Nero

70
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What is the requirement for Rosato style Franciacorta?

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min 15% Pinot Nero

71
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What is the minimum ageing requirement for NV Franciacorta?

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25 months, 18 months in bottle following second fermentation

72
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What is the minimum ageing requirements for vintage Franciacorta?

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37 months, 30 months in bottle following second fermentation

73
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What is the DOC used for white and red still wines in Franciacorta?

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Terri di Franciacorta DOC, Valtellina DOC (Nebbiolo grapes) for Red

74
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What is the requirement for Valtellina Superiore DOCG?

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min 90% Nebbiolo grapes

75
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What is Sforzato or Sfursat di Valtelina DOCG?

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Semi dried grapes, 14.5% alc, similar to Amarone

76
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Where is Oltrepo Parese Metodo Classico DOCG situated?

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in the extreme south west of Lombardia

77
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What wines does Oltrepo Parese Metodo Classico DOCG produce? (1)

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Spumante style made by metodo classico, can be white or rose

78
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What are the permitted grape varietals for Oltrepo Parese Metodo Classico white & rose?

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min 70% pinot noir + 30 % chardonnay, pinot gris or pinot blanc, min 11.5% alc

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What is the permitted grape varietals for Oltrepo Parese Metodo Classico Pinot Noir or Pinot Rose?

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min 85% pinot noir + 15% chardonnay, pinot gris or pinot blank, min 12% alc

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Where is Trentino Alto Adige situated?

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Most northerly region in Italy

81
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What 2 regions is Trentino Alto Adige divided in?

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  1. Alto Adige

2. Trentino

82
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Describe the climatic environment of Trentino Alto Adige? (3)

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  1. Extremely mountainous
  2. 900m above sea level
  3. Cold winters, warm summers
83
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What is the main grape variety of Trentino Alto Adige?

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Chardonnay

84
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What other wines are produced in Trentino Alto Adige? (2)

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  1. Table wines from Pinot Grigio

2. Spumante (blended with Pinot Blanc)

85
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What wines does Alto Adige Magdalena DOC produce and from what grapes?

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Best DOC, light red wines, local Shiava grapes

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What wines are does Alto Adige Terlano DOC produce and what are the requirements?

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for white wines only, must be 95% of the stated varietal

87
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What wines are produced in the Veneto? (2)

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  1. Valpolicella

2. Soave

88
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What is the minimum all for Bardolina DOC? (Veneto)

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10.5%

89
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What type of wines are produced in Bardolina DOC (Veneto)?

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light red fruity wines

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What grapes are permitted in Bardolina DOC (Veneto)?(2 Main and 7 others)

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Corvina + Rondinella, with up to 20% Molinara, Rasignol, Barbera, Sangiovese, Marzemino, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon

91
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What is the min arc for Bardolina Superiore DOCG and Bardalino Superiore Classico DOCG (Veneto)?

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11%

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What grapes are permitted in Bardolina Superiore DOCG and Bardalino Superiore Classico DOCG (Veneto)? (2 main & 7 others)

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Corvina + Rondinella, with up to 20% Molinara, Rasignol, Barbera, Sangiovese, Marzemino, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon

93
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What is the minimum ageing requirements for Bardolina Superiore DOCG and Bardalino Superiore Classico DOCG (Veneto)?

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12 months

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What wines does Gambrella DOC (Veneto) produce?

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Mainly white wines

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What grape varietal are permitted in Gambrella (Veneto)? (3)

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80% Garganega with Trebiano di Soave and Chardonnay

96
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What is the min alc requirement for still wines from Recioto is Gambrellla Classico DOCG (Veneto)?

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14.5 abv

97
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What is the min alc requirement for sparkling wines from Recioto is Gambrellla Classico DOCG (Veneto)?

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13.5 abv

98
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What grape varietal is permitted in Recioto is Gambrellla Classico DOCG (Veneto)?

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100% Garganega

99
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What is the min alc requirement for Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG (Veneto)?

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11%

100
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What grape varietal is permitted in Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG (Veneto)?

A

min 85% Glera grapes

101
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What communes is Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG (Veneto) restricted to?

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communes around Condgliano and Valdobbiadene in Treviso

102
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What grapes are permitted in Asolo Prosecco (Veneto)?

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min 85% Glera grapes

103
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What is the min alc requirement for Soave DOC (Veneto)?

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10.5%

104
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What grape varietals are permitted in Soave DOC (Veneto)? (3)

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Blend of Garganega, Chardonnay and Trebiano di Soave

105
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What is the min alc for Soave Superiore DOCG (Veneto)?

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12%

106
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What grape varietals are permitted in Soave Superiore DOCG (Veneto)? (3)

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70% Garganega, 30% Chardonnay & Pinot Blanco

107
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What is the min ageing for Soave Superiore DOCG (Veneto) and when may it be released?

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min 3 months in bottle, cannot be release before 1st September following harvest.

108
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What is the min alc for Riserva Soave Superiore DOCG (Veneto)?

A

12.5%

109
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What is the min ageing for Riserva Soave Superiore DOCG (Veneto) and when may it be released?

A

Min 3 years and cannot be released until 1st Nov 2 years after harvest

110
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What is the min alc for Recioto di Soave DOCG (Veneto)?

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14%

111
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What wine is produced in Recioto di Soave DOCG (Veneto)?

A

amber/gold sweet wine, made from semi-dried (passito) grapes

112
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What grape varietals are permitted in Recioto di Soave DOCG (Veneto)? (3)

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Garganega, Chardonnay and Trebbiano di Soave

113
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May Recioto di Soave DOCG (Veneto) be affected by botrytis?

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Yes

114
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Does Recioto di Soave DOCG (Veneto) produce spumante wines?

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Yes

115
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What is the min alc for Torcolato Breganze DOC (Veneto)?

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14%

116
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What wines does Torcolato Breganze DOC (Veneto) produce?

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Golden dessert wine

117
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What grape varietal is used in Torcolato Breganze DOC (Veneto)?

A

Vespaido grapes, semi dried (passito)

118
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When may Torcolato Breganze DOC (Veneto) be released?

A

31st December following harvest

119
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What it the min ageing for Riserva Torcolato Breganze DOC (Veneto)?

A

min of 2 years

120
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What is the min alc for Valpolicella DOC (Veneto)?

A

11%

121
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What grapes are permitted in Valpolicella DOC (Veneto)? (4)

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Corvina (50% may be replaced by Corvinone), Rondinella and Molinara

122
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What are the requirements for Superiore Valpolicella DOC (Veneto)? (2)

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Aged for 1 year and must be 12% abv

123
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Where is Valpolicella Classico situated?

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Alphine foothills and it is superior to the rest of Valpolicella

124
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What 2 sub-regions are allowed to add names to Recioto della Valpolicella DOCG (Veneto)?

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Classico and Valpantena

125
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What grapes are permitted in Recioto della Valpolicella DOCG (Veneto)? (3)

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Corvina, Rondinella and Molinara (sweetest are used)

126
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How is Recioto della Valpolicella DOCG (Veneto) made?

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grapes are dried out for between 3 weeks and 3 months, get rid of water so sugar remains

127
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In what oak is Recioto della Valpolicella DOCG (Veneto) matured in?

A

Slovenian Oak

128
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What is the minimum ageing for Recioto della Valpolicella DOCG (Veneto)?

A

min 2 years from Dec following harvest

129
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Explain Ripasso?

A

Process of adding standard Valpolicella to the lees left over from Ricioto or Amarone, allowing a 2nd fermentation to take place. It adds strength to flavour and increases alc

130
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Where does Amarone della Valpolicella (Veneto) come from?

A

same delimited region as Recioto della Valpolicella

131
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What two sub-regions are allowed to add their names to Amarone della Valpolicella (Veneto)?

A

Classico and Valpantena

132
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How is Amarone della Valpolicella (Veneto) made?

A

grapes are dried out for between 3 weeks and 3 months, get rid of water so sugar remains, but Amarone della Valpolicella is dry and higher in alc

133
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What quantity of must is permitted in Amarone della Valpolicella (Veneto)?

A

40% of potential harvest

134
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What grape varietals are permitted in Amarone della Valpolicella (Veneto)? (3)

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min 45%. max 95% of Corvina + 5-30% of Rondinella, 15% of other permitted grape varietals permitted in Veneto may be used.

135
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What character does Amarone della Valpolicella (Veneto) have?

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Dry wine, burnt character

136
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What is the min ageing for Amarone della Valpolicella (Veneto)?

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min 2 years from 1st January following harvest

137
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What is the min ageing for Riserva Amarone della Valpolicella (Veneto)?

A

4 years from 1st Dec following harvest

138
Q

What are the 2 outstanding DOC’s of Fruili-Venzia Giulia?

A
  1. Colli Orientali de Friuli

2. Coilio Goriziano

139
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What wines does Colli Orientali del Friuli Picolit DOCG (Fruili-Venzia Giulia) produce?

A

Sweet wines

140
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What grape varietal is permitted in Colli Orientali del Friuli Picolit DOCG (Fruili-Venzia Giulia)?

A

85% Picolit grapes

141
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What is the sub zone in Colli Orientali del Friuli Picolit DOCG (Fruili-Venzia Giulia) and what grape is permitted?

A

Callla = 100% Picolit

142
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What wines does Ramandollo DOCG (Fruili-Venzia Giulia) produce and from what grape?

A

Sweet wines, 100% passito Verduzzo Friulano grapes

143
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What other two DOCG’s are in Fruili-Venzia Giulia?

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Lison and Rosazzo

144
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What is the min alc for Lambrusco DOC (Emilia Romagna)?

A

11%

145
Q

What wines does Lambrusco DOC (Emilia Romagna) produce?

A

Sparkling wine, majority red and rose, sweet or dry

146
Q

Which DOCG was awarded 1st for white wine?

A

Albana di Romagna DOCG

147
Q

What grape varietal is permitted in Albana di Romagna DOCG (Emilia Romagna)?

A

Albano, dry, med-dry or sweet wine made from passito or botrytized grapes

148
Q

What other DOCG wine is produced in Albana di Romagna DOCG and from which grape varietal?

A

Colli Bolognesi Classico Pignoletto DOCG, light dry white white wine from 95% Pignolette grapes

149
Q

What wines are produced in Toscana?

A

Super Tuscans

150
Q

What is the min alc for Chianti DOCG (Toscana)?

A

11.5%

151
Q

What wines are produced in Chianti DOCG (Toscana)?

A

Red wines

152
Q

Name the 7 sub-regions in Chianti DOCG (Toscana)?

A
  1. Chianti Colli Arentino
  2. Chianti Colli Florentini (min 6 months, Sep)
  3. Chianti Colli Senesi (min 8 mon wood, 4 bottle)
  4. Chianti Colli Pisane (min 6 months, Sep)
  5. Chianti Montalbano (min 6 months, Sep)
  6. Chianti Montespertoli (min 6 months, Sep)
  7. Chianti Rufina (Smallest) (min 6 months, Sep)
153
Q

What grape varietals are permitted in Chianti DOCG (Toscana)? (3)

A

min 70% Sangiovese, can be 100% up to 15% Cab Sauv and Merlot

154
Q

What 2 white grape varietals may be used in Chianti DOCG (Toscana)?

A
  1. 10% Trebbiano Toscano

2. 10 % Malvasia del Chianti

155
Q

Chianti DOCG (Toscana) cannot be released until?

A

Prior to the 1st of March of the year following harvest

156
Q

What is the min alc for Riserva Chianti DOCG (Toscana)?

A

12%

157
Q

What is the min ageing for Riserva Chianti DOCG (Toscana)?

A

min 2 years from 1st of Jan following harvest