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Leading red grape of Piedmont, by acreage

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Barbera

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Other leading red grapes of Piedmont (in addition to Barbera)

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Nebbiolo
Dolcetto
Freisa
Grignolino
Brachetto
(Also: Bonarda, Vespolina, Ruche)
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Leading white grapes of Piedmont

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Moscato Bianco
Arneis
Cortese
(Also: Erbaluce)

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Grape variety of Barolo and Barbaresco

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Nebbiolo

must be 100%

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Aging requirements for Barolo

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Minimum 38 months
Riserva: min 62 months
(Counted from November 1 of the harvest year)

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Aging requirements for Barbaresco

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Minimum 26 months
Riserva: min 50 months
(Counted from November 1 of the harvest year)

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Grape variety of Gavi

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Cortese

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Name for Nebbiolo as used in Northern Piedmont

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Spanna

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Grape variety of Asti DOCG

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Muscat (Moscato)

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Three styles of wine made in the Asti DOCG

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  1. Asti - sparkling, charmat
  2. Asti Metodo Classico – sparkling, traditional method
  3. Moscato d’Asti – slightly sparkling, partial fermentation method
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Style of wine approved in 2017 for the Asti DOCG

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Asti Secco

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Required assemblage for Barbera d’Asti DOCG

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Minimum 90% Barbera

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Required assemblage for Nizza DOCG

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100% Barbera

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DOCG approved for red (Nebbiolo) and white (Arneis)

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Roero DOCG

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2 Nebbiolo-based DOCGs in Northern Piedmont

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Ghemme DOCG

Gattinara DOCG

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Grape variety of Acqui DOCG

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Brachetto

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What is one of the main reasons that Italy is such a fruitful place for grape growing?

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Climate – its position in southern Europe is well within the temperature zone where summer days are long and hot, there are clearly recognizable springs and falls, and winters are cold

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What is Italy’s most notably topographic feature?

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Long Mediterranean coastline

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How does the Mediterranean affect Italy, generally?

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It acts as a moderating influence on the weather, reducing the summer heat by a few degrees and warding off the worst winter cold

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Italy is very mountainous, but where are two notable flat areas?

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Po River Valley

Puglia (heel of the boot)

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What led to a variety of different types of vines and winemaking techniques in Italy?

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Rugged terrain, along with continuous political discord, restricted travel in centuries past

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Two major mountain chains in Italy

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Apennines

Alps

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Where are the Apennines in Italy?

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They run the length of the peninsula

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What elevation do the highest points of the Apennines reach?

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10000 ft (3,048 m)

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What forms the entire northern border of Italy
Alps
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What elevation do the Alps rise above?
15,000 ft (4572m)
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What do the Alps provide northern Italy?
A solid wall to hold back most of the Arctic air masses that strike northern Europe in the winter, as well as, high-altitude vineyard sites with wide diurnal temperature ranges
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How many regions are in Italy?
20, 18 on the mainland plus the 2 islands
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2 islands of Italy
Sicily | Sardinia
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Which part of Italy is the most prosperous?
Northern Italy, which contains the majority of Italy's industrial infrastructure; cities of Milan, Turin, and Venice; and the rich agricultural lands of the Po River Basin
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Where is Tuscany?
On the more populated and touristic western coast along the Tyrrhenian Sea.
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What body of water is the eastern coast of Italy along?
Adriatic Sea
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What is true of the eastern coast of Italy?
More rural and agricultural and is a major source of wines made from indigenous Italian grapes
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Does Italy grow more indigenous or international varieties?
Indigenous, although some French varieties have been well established for over a century
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What can cause differences in flavor and quality amongst Italian grape varieties?
They've been growing in isolated areas for so long that they have diverged into an array of clones of subvarieties with distinct characteristics, and also are influenced by different terroirs
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Two examples of evolved clones in Italy?
Trebbiano Toscano | Sangiovese Grosso
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How many grape varieties are allowed in Italian wines?
More than 400, including subvarieties this comes closer to 2000
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Which grape varieties are found throughout Italy?
``` Trebbiano Toscano Chardonnay Moscato Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon ```
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What's Trebbiano Toscano's name in France?
Ugni Blanc
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Most widespread grape variety of Italy
Trebbiano Toscano
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Leading Red Grapes of Italy
``` Sangiovese Montepulciano Merlot Barbera Nero d'Avola Cabernet Sauvignon Primitivo Negroamaro ```
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Leading White Grapes of Italy
``` Trebbiano Toscano Pinot Grigio Catarratto Chardonnay Glera Garganega Moscato Bianco ```
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How far back do Italy's efforts to protect the names and origins of wine date to?
Early 1700s when the Grand Duchy of Tuscany delineated areas of production for Chianti
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Examples of some of the aspects Italian wine laws regulate
Which grape varieties can be planted Crop yield Viticultural practices Winemaking techniques
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What is the modern Italian system of wine laws modeled after?
French appellation controlee structure
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What is the major difference between the Italian and French system of wine laws?
Italy has 4 categories to France's 3
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Italian designations from lowest to highest
Vino (basic table wine) Indicazione geografica tipica (IGT) Denominazione di origine controllata (DOC) Denominazione di origine controllata e garantita (DOCG)
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Previous name for Vino category
Vino de Tavola
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What is the table wine designation intended for?
Simple wines that were subject to few rules and regulations or whose grapes were grown outside of recognized quality production areas
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What was initially not allowed on Vino labels, but has changed?
No vintage date, grape variety, or zone of production
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Two names for the lowest level of wines in Italy
``` Vino Vini Varietali (Varietal wines) ```
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Name for basic varietal wines in Italy
Vini Varietali
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How much of Italy's production is at the Vino level?
40%
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When was the IGT category created?
1992
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Why was the IGT category created?
In response to winemakers who felt the DOC/DOCG category involved excessive restrictions and that they could make better wines operating outside of them; for example, many wanted to use a grape variety not approved in their area or to modify the percentages of the sanctioned grape varieties.
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What was the real reason for the creation of the IGT category?
Some of the wines met with great commercial success and commanded high prices
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What's a colloquial name for IGT wines?
Super Tuscans
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Where were the first IGT wines from?
Tuscany
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What is the EU equivalent of the IGT category?
PGI (geographical indication)
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What is true of the IGT category?
Wines must rise to a higher standard of production than basic wines, but the winemakers have considerably more leeway in their choice of grapes and methods than do those producing wines in a higher classification category.
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What is allowed via the labeling of IGT wines?
``` May carry a vintage date Varietally labelled (as long as 85% variety) Name of IGT region ```
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What is required to label the variety on an IGT label?
At least 85% of the variety in the blend
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How many IGT zones are in Italy?
More than 100
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How much of Italian production is IGT?
Almost 30%
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What two categories are PDO divided into in Italy?
Denominazione di Origine Controllata (DOC) | Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita (DOCG)
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What is the difference between DOC and DOCG?
DOCG wines are not only controlled but also guaranteed. They are subject to evaluation
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What do DOCG wines have over the cork?
A special, numbered government seal
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When was the DOCG category created?
1963
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When was the first DOCG awarded?
1980
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What three wines were the first DOCGs?
Brunello di Montalcino Barolo Vino Nobile di Montepulciano
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As of December 2019, how many DOCs were in Italy?
334
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As of December 2019, how many DOCGs were in Italy?
75
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3 terms used in the PDO category
Classico Superiore Riserva
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Classico designation of PDO wines
Indicates a central or historic subzone within a larger geographic region. Such a territory is often the original center of wine production in the area and is often considered to be superior to the surrounding areas
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Superiore designation of PDO wines
Indicates a wine that has a specific higher level of alcohol by volume than required of the corresponding normale wine.
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How are Superiore wines usually produced?
Using a lower yield of grapes per acre or riper grapes
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Riserva designation of PDO wines
Applied to wines that have been aged for a longer minimum period of time than regular wines. The total aging time varies according to the type and style of wine
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Which region produces the largest quantity by volume of DOC/DOCG wines in Italy?
Veneto
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Where is Veneto?
Northeastern Italy
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What borders Veneto to the north?
Austria and Trentino-Alto Adige
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What borders Veneto to the west?
Lombardy
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What borders Veneto to the south?
Emilia-Romagna
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What borders Veneto to the east?
Adriatic Sea and Friuli-Venezia Giulia
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How is Veneto divided topographically?
Two distinct sections -- south and east are flat, while the north and east are mountainous
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What is Italy's longest river?
Po River, it forms the southern border of Veneto
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What are 3 important rivers of Veneto?
Po Adige Piave
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Where are most of Veneto's renowned grapes grown?
In the band of Alpine foothills and valleys between the plains and the rugged mountains
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What is the climate of Veneto?
Varied as it is close to both the Alps and the Mediterranean. Broad river delta and flatlands can get quite hot and humid in the summer, while the mountain slopes remain cooler and breezier. In the winter, this is one of the colder parts of Italy, but the Alps keep the coldest continental air at bay. Lake Gardo, on the western side of Veneto, moderates the temperatures in its vicinity.
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Leading red grapes of Veneto
``` Corvina Corvinone Rondinella Molinara Oseleta Negrara Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot ```
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Leading white grapes of Veneto
``` Pinot Grigio Glera Garganega Trebbiano Toscano Trebbiano di Soave Pinot Bianco Vespaiola Chardonnay ```
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3 red varieties most associated with Veneto, and which is considered to be the highest quality?
Corvina Corvinone Rondinella Corvina is considered to be the highest quality.
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Which grape variety was initially thought to be a clone of Corvina?
Corvinone
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What is the primary white grape variety of Veneto?
Garganega
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What is the basis of sparkling wines in Veneto?
Glera
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Does Veneto produce more white wines or red wines?
White wines
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White grape variety of Prosecco
Glera
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What was Glera formerly called?
Prosecco
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Why is Glera no longer called Prosecco?
Because a new set of restrictions took effect with the 2010 vintage that mandates the usage of Prosecco only within the region
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What is the appassimento process?
Process of making wine utilizing dried grapes. Traditionally the grapes are placed carefully in special slatted boxes, laid on open shelves, or hung from ceiling rafters by hooks.
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What is the challenge with drying the grapes?
The area must be kept well aerated to prevent mold growth
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How long are the grapes left to dry?
Until mid-January or longer, at which time they have lost as much as 60% of the water content through evaporation
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How/When is fermentation stopped for the appassimento process?
By chilling the wine; After the alcohol level reaches approximately 12%, which still leaves considerable residual sugar
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Recioto
Sweet wine that has undergone the appassimento process but still has considerable residual sugar
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Are Recioto wines always still?
No, if carbon dioxide is retained they can be sparkling as well
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If appassimento wines are fermented to dryness, what is the average alcohol percentage?
15% to 16%
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What is the name of the wine fermented to dryness using the appassimento process?
Amarone della Valpolicella
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Ripasso
Traditional production technique that reuses the sediment, or lees, of Amarone or recioto. Young wine is combined with the lees and goes through a short second fermentation
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How do Ripasso wines differ from wines not made in the style?
More flavor, tannin, and alcohol
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How many DOCGs are in Veneto?
14
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What is the most distinguished DOCG in Veneto?
Amarone della Valpolicella
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What are the four styles of wine produced in Valpolicella DOC?
Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG Valpolicella DOC Valpolicella Ripasso DOC Recioto della Valpolicella DOCG
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Where is Valpolicella?
Hills north of Verona
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What is the requirements for Amarone?
Minimum of 2 years aging | Minimum of 14% ABV although most producers achieve alcohol levels of at least 15%
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What are the grapes in the blend of Valpolicella?
Corvina Corvinone Rondinella Small percentage of other red grapes
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Where are the producers that use the classico designation?
Heart of the region
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What are the aging requirement for the Superiore wines of Valpolicella?
At least one year aging | Minimum of 12% abv (compared to 11% for normale)
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Which two regions follow a similar blend to that of Valpolicella?
Bardolino DOC | Bardolino DOCG
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What else is made in Bardolino?
Chiaretto (rose)
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What is the most quality white region in Veneto?
Soave
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2 DOCGs in Soave
Soave Superiore DOCG | Recioto di Soave DOCG
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What is the main grape of Soave
Garganega
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How much of Garganega must be in the blend for Soave?
at least 70%
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What grapes are blended with Garganega in Soave?
Trebbiano di Soave, Chardonnay, or both
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Another name for Trebbiano di Soave
Verdicchio
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How much Glera is required for Prosecco?
At least 85%
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Where can Prosecco be produced?
northern and eastern portions of Veneto as well as all of Friuli-Venezia Giulia
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What are the DOCGs for Prosecco? And what do they represent?
``` Conegliano-Valdobbiadene Prosecco DOCG Asolo Prosecco (Colli Asolani) DOCG ``` Both represent specific areas renowned for the historic quality of their wines and their vineyards (particularly in reference to aspect, soils, and elevation)
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What does the Lugana DOC produce?
Pleasant and light white wines made from Trebbiano di Lugana (a variety recently found to be closely related, but not quite identical, to Verdicchio)
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What does Piave DOC produce?
Dry and appassimento wines from traditional and international varieties
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What is allowed in Piave Malanotte DOCG?
Red wines only from the indigenous Raboso grape variety
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What does the Lison-Pramaggiore DOC produce?
Red and white wines from both traditional and international varieties
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What does the Lison DOCG produce?
White wines only made using Friulano
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What new three-region DOC was created in 2017?
Delle Venezie
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What does the Delle Venezie DOC encompass?
Total area of Veneto, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, and Trentino
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What does the Delle Venezie DOC allow for?
Multi-regional varietal wine (such as Pinot Grigio) to be labeled as a DOC wine
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How many IGTs are in Veneto? 2 examples?
10 Veneto IGT Trevenezie IGT
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Where is Trentino-Alto Adige?
Northernmost region in Italy
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What occupies most of the northern border of Trentino-Alto Adige?
Austria (Alto Adige used to belong to the region)
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Alternate name for Alto Adige
Sudtirol
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Why are Alto Adige labels often Germanic?
German is the predominant language so the wine styles and labels reflect that cultural heritage
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What town is at the center of Trentino?
Trento
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What is the climate of Trentino?
Quite cold in the more mountainous regions and progressively milder closer to Lake Garda in the south.
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How are vineyards found throughout the main valley of Trento often planted?
Terraces
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How much of Trentino-Alto Adige is DOC status?
More than 80%
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What are the primary DOCs of Trentino-Alto Adige?
Alto Adige Trentino Valdadige
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How are most of the wines of Trentino-Alto Adige labelled?
Varietally
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Principal white varieties of Trentino-Alto Adige
``` Chardonnay Pinot Grigio Pinot Bianco Muller-Thurgau Traminer (Gewurztraminer) ```
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What is another name for Gewurztraminer in Trentino-Alto Adige?
Traminer
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Principal red varieties of Trentino-Alto Adige
``` Cabernet Franc Cabernet Sauvignon Lagrein Merlot Marzemino Schiava Teroldego ```
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How is Trento DOC locally known?
Trentodoc
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What is Trento DOC known for?
Traditional Method sparkling wine
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Grape varieties of Friuli-Venezia Giulia
``` Cabernet Sauvignon Chardonnay Pinot Nero (Pinot Noir) Pinot Grigio Riesling Sauvignon Blanc ``` Verduzzo Friulano Picolit
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Former name of Friulano
Tocai Friulano
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Two appellations considered to be the best for quality wines in Friuli
Friuli Colli Orientali DOC (and its associated DOCG for sweet white wines made form the Picolit grape, Colli Orientali del Friuli Picolit) Colli Goriziano DOC (simply called Collio)
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Where are Friuli Colli Orientali and Colli Goriziano?
eastern part of Friuli near the Slovenian border
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What does Collio produce?
Single variety wines White blends labeled Collio Bianco Skin-fermented "orange" iwnes from the indigenous Ribolla Gialla grape
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Two other outstanding wines of Friuli (besides the Colli)
Ramandolo DOCG | Rosazzo DOCG
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What is produced in Ramandolo DOCG?
Sweet white wines from the Verduzzo variety
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What is produced in Rosazzo DOCG?
Dry white wines with a minimum of 50% Friulano; with other varieties including Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Bianco, and Ribolla Gialla
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What is the second largest producer of DOC and DOCG wines behind Veneto?
Piedmont; although while its poduction volume is behind Veneto, it has the highest proportion of PDO wines of any of Italy's regions
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What borders Piedmont to the west?
France
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What borders Piedmont to the north?
Valle d'Aosta | Switzerland
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What borders Piedmont to the east?
Lombardy
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What borders Piedmont to the south?
Liguria
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What surrounds Piedmont on three sides?
Alps and Apennine mountains
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Where are the ideal regions for growing quality grapes in Piedmont?
low hills and ridges within the central basin are ideal, especially the Langhe and Monferrato hills south of the town of Asti
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What is the climate of Piedmont?
Cold winters with abundant snowfall. Summers are warm and dry, with frequent fog in autumn
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What is Piedmont's most famous grape?
Nebbiolo
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General profile of Nebbiolo
Tannic, High-acid
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Most planted red variety of Piedmont
Barbera
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General profile of Barbera
Lighter, but still high-acid, low tannin
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How much of Piedmont's wines are red?
About 2/3rds
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What is one common feature of Piedmont red wines?
notable acidity that helps to give the big wines their longevity and makes the lighter styles particularly refreshing
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How are sparkling wines produced in Piedmont?
Traditional Method Tank Method Partial Fermentation Range of styles from dry to sweet and from white to red
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Style of still white wines from Piedmont
Medium bodied with delicate aromatics
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How many DOCGs in Piedmont?
17
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How many DOCs in Piedmont?
more than 40
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Does Piedmont have an IGT region?
No, Piedmont DOC covers the entire region
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What does the Langhe DOC encompass?
Barolo Barbaresco Roero as well as the areas surrounding the towns of Alba and Ovada
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What are many of the appellations of Piedmont tied to?
Single grape varieties
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How many DOCGs is Nebbiolo the sole or primary variety?
7
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Which two subregions produce the two highest-regarded wines of Piedmont from 100% Nebbiolo?
Barolo | Barbaresco
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Style of Barolo
Intense, dry, robust, but very velvety red wine, usually quite tannic, and high in alcohol
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Minimum aging period of Barolo
38 months
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Minimum aging of Barolo Riserva
62 months
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Style of Barbaresco
Similar to Barolo but considered slightly more elegant and less powerful -- though this is often debated
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Minimum aging for Barbaresco
26 months
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Minimum aging for Barbaresco Riserva
50 months
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Style of wine from Asti
Popular and intensely aromatic wine made from 100% Moscato Bianco that has peach and apricot flavors
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Which Muscat clone is Moscato Bianco?
Muscat Blanc a Petits Grains
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Aging requirements for Asti Metodo Classico
Bottle aged on the lees for a minimum of 9 months and is required to have a degree of residual sugar
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Frizzante
Lightly sparkling
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Asti Method
Winemaking process in which a single fermentation in a pressurized tank is halted by refrigeration, leaving a substantial amount of residual sugar in the wine
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Barbera d'Asti DOCG
Large region covering over 9700 acres in the area surrounding the town of Asti
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When was Barbera d'Asti approved as a DOCG, and for what?
2008; for red wines containing at least 90% Barbera
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Nizza
Former subregion of the Barbera d'Asti DOCG
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When was Nizza approved as a DOCG, and for what?
December 2014; 100% Barbera red wines with aging restrictions
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Minimum aging for Nizza DOCG`
18 months
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Minimum aging for Nizza DOCG Riserva
30 months
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What is produced in the Roero DOCG?
Red and white wines. Reds -- less concentrated, earlier-drinking Nebbiolos Whites -- highly regarded fragrant wines from Arneis
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Where are Roero reds produced?
across the Tanaro River from Barbaresco
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What do Gattinara and Ghemme DOCGs produce
Nebbiolo-based blends in the northern part of Piedmont
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Alternate name for Nebbiolo in the North of Piedmont?
Spanna
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How many DOCs around Gattinara and Ghemme feature Spanna?
5
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Where is Gavi DOCG located and what does it produce?
Southeast corner of Piedmont; Crisp, floral white wine made from the Cortese grape
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Alternate names for the Gavi DOCG
Cortese di Gavi | Gavi del Comune di Gavi
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Alternate name for Brachetto d'Acqui
Acqui
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What is produced in the Acqui DOCG?
Range of wines based on the (red) Brachetto grape. Most distributed style is slightly sweet, sparkling, and redolent with red berry and floral aromas
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Grape named appellations are typically made from what percentage of the grape? 3 examples
100% Barbera d'Alba DOC Dolcetto d'Acqui DOC Grignolino d'Asti DOC
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Outside of wine, what other product is majorly produced in Piedmont?
Vermouth
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What is Vermouth?
Aromatized and fortified wine flavored with herbs, spices, aromatic woods, and other natural ingredients
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What is the style of Italy's vermouth?
Normally Red and Sweet
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Four wines produced in the Valpolicella region
Valpolicella DOC Valpolicella Ripasso DOC Recioto della Valpolicella DOCG Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG
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Primary grape variety of Valpolicella
Corvina
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Minor grape varieties of Valpolicella
Corvinone | Rondinella
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Sweet wine of Valpolicella
Recioto della Valpolicella DOCG
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Term used for Bardonlino rose
Chiaretto | Note: the term is used for other wines as well
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Primary grape of Soave
Garganega
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Required assemblage of Soave
Min. 70% Garganega; remainder may be Trebbiano di Soave (Verdicchio) and/or Chardonnay
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Three wines produced in the Soave region
Soave DOC Recioto di Soave DOCG Soave Superiore DOCG
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Primary grape of Prosecco
Glera | minimum 85%
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Two DOCGs that produce Prosecco
Asolo Prosecco DOCG (Colli Asolani DOCG) | Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco DOCG
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Style of wine produced in the Lugana DOC
White wine based on Trebbiano di Lugana (related to Verdicchio)
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Location of the Lugana DOC
South of Lake Garda, straddles the border between Veneto and Lombardy
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Style of wine produced in the Piave Malanotte DOCG
Red wines based on Raboso
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Style of wine produced in the Lison DOCG
White wines based on Friulano
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Three-region DOC of northern Italy
Delle Venezie DOC | encompasses the total area of Veneto, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, and Trentino
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The four levels of Italian wine classification
Vino (basic table wine) Indicazione geographica tipica (IGT) Denominazione di origine controllata (DOC) Denominazione di origine controllata e garantita (DOCG)
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Italian label term meaning "the central or historic part of a larger region"
Classico
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Italian label term indicating a wine with a higher level of alcohol than required of the normale version
Superiore
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Italian label term applied to wines with a longer minimum aging time than required of the normale version
Riserva
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Dried-grape process
Appassimento
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Process that re-uses the sediment from Amarone (or other wines)
Ripasso
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Appellation used for sparkling wines produced in Trentino
Trento DOC
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Leading white grapes of Trentino-Alto Adige
``` Chardonnay Pinot Grigio Pinot Bianco Muller-Thurgau Traminer (Gewurztraminer) ```
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Leading red grapes of Trentino-Alto Adige
``` Cabernet Franc Cabernet Sauvignon Lagrein Merlot Marzemino Schiava Teroldego ```
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Sweet wine made in Colli Orientali
Colli Orientali del Friuli Picolit DOCG
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Grape variety of the "orange" wines of Collio Bianco DOC
Ribolla Gialla
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Style of wine produced in the Ramandolo DOCG
Verduzzo-based sweet white wines
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Style of wine made in the Rosazzo DOCG
Dry whit wines made using a minimum of 50% Friulano | other allowed grapes include Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Bianco, and Ribolla Gialla
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Metodo Classico sparkling wine produced in Lombardy
Franciacorta DOCG
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Grape varieties of Franciacorta DOCG
``` Chardonnay Pinot Bianco (Pinot Blanc) Pinot Nero (Pinot Noir) Erbamat ```
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Minimum lees aging of Franciacorta DOCG
18 months
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Minimum lees aging of vintage-dated Franciacorta DOCG
30 months
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Minimum lees aging of Franciacorta Riserva DOCG
60 months
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A type of brut, blanc de blancs Franciacorta DOCG
Saten
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Alternative name for Nebbiolo used in Valtellina
Chiavennasca
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Style of wine made in the Valtellina Rosso DOC (and the Valtellina Superiore DOCG)
Red wines | minimum 90% Chiavennasca/Nebbiolo
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DOCG red wine made in Lombardy using partially dried (passito) grapes
Sforzato di Valtellina DOCG
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5 subzones of the Valtellina Superiore DOCG
``` Grumello Inferno Maroggia Sassella Valgella ```
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DOCG white wine of Emilia-Romagna
Romagna Albana (Albana di Romagna)
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3 DOCs for Lambrusco based in Emilia-Romagna
Lambrusco Salamino di Santo Croce DOC Lambrusco Grasparossa di Castelvetro DOC Lambrusco di Sorvara DOC
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DOC for Lambrusco based in Lombardy
Lambrusco Mantovano DOC
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Two DOCG-level wines based on Verdicchio
Castelli di Jesi Verdicchio Riserva DOCG | Verdicchio di Matelica Riserva DOCG
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Region of origin: Castelli di Jesi Verdicchio Riserva DOCG and Verdicchio di Matelica Riserva DOCG
Marches
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Region of origin: Orvieto DOC
Umbria
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Style(s) of wine produced in the Orvieto DOC
White wines based on Grechetto and Trebbiano Toscano; | dry to sweet
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``` Terms used for: Dry Semi-dry Semi-sweet Sweet ```
Dry - Secco Semi-dry - Abboccato Semi-sweet - Amabile Sweet - Dolce
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Two DOCG wines of Umbria
Montefalco Sagrantino DOCG | Torgiano Rosso Riserva DOCG
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Required assemblage: Montefalco Sagrantino DOCG
100% Sagrantino
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Required assemblage: Torgiano Rosso Riserva DOCG
Minimum 70% Sangiovese
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Region of production: Frascati DOC
Lazio
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One of Lazio's best known wines: Est! Est!! Est!!! di ______
Montefiascone
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DOCG of Lazio that produces sweet (late harvest) white wines
Cannelioni di Frascati DOCG
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Two red wine DOCGs of Campania
Taurasi DOCG | Aglianico del Taburno DOCG
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Main grape of Taurasi DOCG
Aglianico
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Two white wine DOCGs of Campania
Greco di Tufo DOCG | Fiano di Avellino DOCG
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DOC that produces Lacryma Christi wines
``` Vesuvio DOC (Lacryma Christi del Vesuvio) ```
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Two DOCGs of Abruzzo
Colline Teramane Montepulciano d'Abruzzo DOCG | Tullum/Terre Tollesi DOCG
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Best-known DOC wines of Abruzzo (one white, one red)
Montepulciano d'Abruzzo DOC | Trebbiano d'Abruzzo DOC
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Abruzzo-based DOC for "cherry-colored" wines based on the Montepulciano Grape
Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo DOC
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Main red grape of Calabria's Ciro DOC
Gaglioppo
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Main white grape of Calabria's Ciro DOC
Greco Bianco
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Style of wine made in the Greco di Bianco DOC
Copper-colored dessert wine; made using partially-dried Greco Bianco grapes
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Late-harvest DOCG wine produced in Puglia
Primitivo di Manduria Dolce Naturale DOCG
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Main grape variety of the Salice Salentino DOC
Negroamaro
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DOCG wine of Sicily
Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG
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Grape varieties used in Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG
Nero d'Avola | Frappato
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3 leading white grapes of Marsala
Catarratto Grillo Inzolia
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3 leading styles of Marsala
Oro (golden) Ambra (amber) Rubino (ruby/red)
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3 styles of Marsala (based on sweetness)
Secco (dry = max. 4% RS) Semisecco (semi-dry = 4% to 10% RS) Dolce (sweet = more than 10% RS)
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Minimum required aging: Marsala Fine
One Year
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Minimum required aging: Marsala Superiore
Two Years
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Minimum required aging: Marsala Superiore Riserva
Four Years
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Minimum required aging: Marsala Vergine and Marsala Solera
Minimum of Five Years in a solera
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Minimum required aging: Marsala Vergine Stravecchio Riserva
Minimum of 10 Years cask aging | also: the wine must be dry
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Grape variety also known as Cannonau
Grenache/Garnacha
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Required assemblage: Cannonau di Sardegna DOC
Minimum 85% Cannonau | 90% for riserva
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DOCG wine of Sardinia
Vermentino di Gallura DOCG
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Three primary cities of Tuscany
Florence Pisa Siena
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Portion of the Mediterranean Sea bordering Tuscany
Tyrrhenian Sea
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Leading red grapes of Tuscany | 3 Italian, 5 International
``` Sangiovese Canaiolo Nero Colorino Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Cabernet Franc Pinot Noir Syrah ```
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Leading white grapes of Tuscany | 3 Italian, 2 International
``` Trebbiano Toscano Malvasia Bianca Lunga Vernaccia Chardonnay Sauvignon Blanc ```
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Proportion of red wines (versus total production) in Tuscany
Nearly 90% of total production is red
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Traditional Tuscan winemaking technique that "extends" fermentation via the use of overripe or dried grapes
Governo | Governo all'uso Toscano
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Grapes used in typical (white) Vin Santo
Trebbiano Toscano | Malvasia Bianca Lunga
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Label term indicating an amber (or light red) version of Vin Santo
Occhi di Pernice | "eye of the partridge"
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Grape(s) used in amber versions of Vin Santo
Sangiovese
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What is Sassicaia?
Original Super Tuscan (now produced under the Bolgheri Sassicaia DOC)
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Producer of Sassicaia
Tenuta San Guido
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Town (and DOC) on the Tuscan Coast considered to be the "birth place " of the Super-Tuscans
Bolgheri, Bolgheri DOC (the broader area is also known as the Maremma)
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Two "Super Tuscan" wines produced by Marchese Piero Antinoiri
Tignanello | Solaia
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Appellation used by most Super Tuscan wines
IGT Toscana | also: Bolgheri DOC, Maremma Toscana DOC
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Date of the original designation of the Chianti wine region
1716
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Minimum percentage of Sangiovese in Chianti DOCG
70%
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Other grape varieties (in addition to Sangiovese) permitted for use in Chianti DOCG
Canaiolo Nero Trebbiano Toscano Malvasia "Other suitable red varieties"
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Seven subzones of the Chianti DOCG
``` Colli Aretini Colli Fiorentini Colli Senesi Colline Pisane Montalbano Montespertoli Rufino ```
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Minimum percentage of Sangiovese in Chianti Classico DOCG
80%
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Year that white grapes were excluded from use in Chianti Classico DOCG
2006
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Category added in 2014 to represent the "top tier" of Chianti Classico
Chianti Classico Gran Selezione
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DOCG white wine of Tuscany
Vernaccia di San Gimignano
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Main grape variety of Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG
(min 70%) Prugnolo Gentile (aka Sangiovese)
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Local name for Sangiovese in Scansano
Morellino
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DOCG wine produced in Scansano
Morellino di Scansano DOCG
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DOCG red wine produced in Montalcino
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
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Required assemblage for Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
100% Brunello | local name [clone] of Sangiovese
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Minimum aging required for Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
Min. 2 years in wood PLUS min. 4 months in bottle; may not be sold before January 1 of the fifth year following harvest (total = just over 4 years)
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DOC-level red wine produced in Montalcino
Rosso di Montalcino DOC
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Required assemblage for Carmignano DOCG
Min. 50% Sangiovese 10% to 20% (combined) Cabernet Sauvignon/Cabernet Franc
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Four Tuscan DOCs specifically for Vin Santo
Vin Santo del Chianti DOC Vin Santo del Chianti Classico DOC Vin Santo di Montepulciano DOC Vin Santo di Carmignano DOC
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Where is Lombardy?
The center of the semicircle of the Alps that forms Italy's northern border
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What is Lombardy known for?
Sparkling wines of the Franciacorta DOCG
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What is the method of production for Franciacorta?
Metodo Classico or Traditional Method
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What are the primary grape varieties of Franciacorta DOCG?
Chardonnay Pinot Bianco Pinot Nero
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What grape variety was allowed for inclusion in Franciacorta in 2017?
Erbamat
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Minimum aging for NV Franciacorta
18 months on the lees
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Minimum aging for Vintage dated Franciacorta
30 months on the lees
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Minimum aging for Riserva Franciacorta
60 months on the lees
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What is Saten?
A style of Franciacorta that is brut blanc de bancs with only 5 atmospheres of pressure
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Minimum aging for Saten and Rose Franciacorta
24 months on the lees
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Franciacorta aging on the lees cannot begin until when
February 1st of the year following the harvest
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Where is Valtellina?
It is a long, narrow, east-west valley in the foothills of the Alps
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What is the grape of Valtellina?
Nebbiolo (Chiavennasca)
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What is Nebbiolo referred to in Valtellina?
Chiavennasca
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How much Chiavennasca is required for Valtellina Rosso DOC and Valtellina Superiore DOCG?
minimum 90%
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What is Sforzato di Valtellina DOCG?
Dry, high-alcohol wine made with a minimum of 90% Chiavennasca grapes that is partially dried before fermentation. The resulting passito-style wine is rich, dry in character, and has a minimum alcohol content of 14%
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Minimum alcohol for Sforzato di Valtellina DOCG?
14%
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Subzones of the Valtellina Superiore DOCG
``` Grumello Inferno Maroggia Sassella Valgella ```
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What grape variety is Chianti based on?
Sangiovese
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Why is Tuscany Italy's most famous wine region?
Party due to its familiarity to tourists and partly due to Chianti, one of Italy's largest-volume quality wines
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Where is Tuscany?
West coast of the Italian Peninsula, north of Rome
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Primary cities of Tuscany
Florence Pisa Siena
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What borders Tuscany to the Northeast?
Emilia-Romagna
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What borders Tuscany to the Southeast?
Umbria and Lazio
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What is the climate of Tuscany?
Mediterranean, with greater extremes of temperature in the inland valleys can get quite hot
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Primary red grapes of Tuscany
``` Sangiovese Canaiolo Nero Colorino Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Cabernet Franc ```
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Primary white grapes of Tuscany
``` Trebbiano Toscano Malvasia Bianca Lunga Vernaccia Chardonnay Sauvignon Blanc ```
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How many clones of Sangiovese are there?
Hundreds
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What can the different clones of Sangiovese offer?
More color, more aromatics, more tannin
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Why do most producers grow an assortment of clones of Sangiovese?
To give their wine optimal complexity
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How many key clones has the Chianti Classico Consortium identified as being best for the region?
7
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Most significant blending variety of Sangiovese
Canaiolo Nero
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What does Colorino bring to the blend?
It is prized for its deep pigment and tannins, which add color and structure to the blend
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What is the only region more focused on red wines than Tuscany?
Calabria
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How much of Tuscany's output is red?
Almost 90% (including a small portion of rosado)
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General profile of Sangiovese
Light Colored High in Acid Moderate in Tannin Full of Bright Cherry and Red Berry Aromas and Flavors
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How do the upper-end versions that are 100% Sangiovese compare to the blends?
Greater depth of flavor and complexity
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Profile of a wine that is Sangiovese blended with Cabernet Sauvignon or other international varieties
Higher levels of tannin Deeper color Black fruit character (without losing much acidity)
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Governo
Traditional winemaking technique in Chianti that involves the use of grapes that have become overripe on the vine or dried after harvest that are added to a batch of fermenting wine just as it is finishing fermentation
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How does the Governo technique affect the wine?
Extends the fermenation and often initiates malolactic fermentation, resulting in a richer, rounder wine with softer acids and less volatility
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How common is the Governo process?
Rare
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Does a wine made using the Governo process have to notate it?
Yes, it must be indicated on the label via the term Governo all'uso Toscano
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What is generally true of the white wines made in Tuscany?
Simple wines made for local consumption
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What is the standout white wine of Tuscany?
Vernaccia
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What is the profile of Vernaccia?
White wine with delicate pear and almond aromas
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Where is Vernaccia produced in Tuscany?
In and around the hilltop town of San Gimignano
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What is Vin Santo?
Dessert wine made in Tuscany
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Process of making Vin Santo
Grapes are harvested and hung in attic raters to dry. Grapes are crushed and put into small barrels that contain a bit of the vin santo lees from a previous vintage (Mother), which initiates a new fermentation. Barrels are sealed tight and kept in an attic
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Minimum barrel aging of Vin Santo
3 years, although better producers generally exceed that by 2 to 3 years
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What is similar to Vin Santo?
Veneto's Recioto
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Is vin santo typically white or red?
White
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Typical grape varieties of vin santo
Trebbiano Toscano | Malvasia Bianca Lunga
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What is occhio di pernise?
Light red or amber-hued version of vin santo that may be produced based on Sangiovese (Eye of the partridge)
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Is vin santo typically sweet or dry?
Sweet, although dry versions are produced
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What is vin santo considered to be the ideal accompaniment to?
Italian cookies such as cantucci or biscotti
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Is Super Tuscan an official category of wines?
No, although it is a well-known and highly regarded style of Tuscan wine
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When did the term Super Tuscan originate?
1970s
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How did Super Tuscans come to be?
As a result of the Chianti DOC regulations in place at the time, which required that Chianti be made from Sangiovese blended with several other indigenous grape varieties, including a small percentage of white grapes. Winemakers began to question the formula, believing that the required blend of grapes was limiting the quality potential of their wine.
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What three things did Super Tuscan producers believe would improve the wines?
Stop using white grapes Use 100% Sangiovese Add Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot/International Varieties
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When did producers start releasing wines that would eventually be Super Tuscans?
Late 1960s
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What quality level were original Super Tuscans released under?
Vino da Tavola
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What is the original Super Tuscan?
Sassicaia
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Producer of Sassicaia
Tenuta San Guido
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What is Sassicaia a blend of?
Cabernet Sauvignon-Cabernet Franc
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What was the first vintage of Sassicaia?
1968, although the wine had been made for family consumption for decades
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Two labels of Marchese Piero Antinori
Tignanello | Solaia
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Grape varieties of Tignanello
Sangiovese-Cabernet Sauvignon
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Grape varieties of Solaia
Cabernet Sauvignon-Cabernet Franc
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How did the rules change for Chianti after Super Tuscans became prominent?
Allowed for 100% Sangiovese wines, and Chianti Classico now allows up to 20% "other local red varieites" which include Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Syrah
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What are Super Tuscans generally labeled as?
One of the small DOCs or IGT Toscana
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What is Chianti's original zone?
Chianti Classico
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Where is Chianti Classico?
Hills and valleys between Florence and Siena
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When was the Chianti appellation established?
1716
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Has the Chianti region stayed the same size?
No, it has grown over time to the areas surrounding what is now called classico and has been divided into smaller zones
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Requirements for basic Chianti DOC
Made anywhere in the Chianti zone (except Chianti Classico) Minimum 70% Sangiovese (can be 100%) Allows Canaiolo Nero, Trebbiano Toscano, and Malvasia and "other suitable red varieties"
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How many subzones are in Chianti?
7
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What is not included in the subzones of Chianti?
Chianti Classico -- which is an independent appellation
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When did Chianti Classico become a separate appellation?
1996
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What are the 7 subzones of Chianti?
``` Colli Aretini Colli Fiorentini Colli Senesi Colline Pisane Montalbano Montespertoli Rufina ```
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What additional parameters may the subzones add to the requirements beyond Chianti DOC?
VIneyard density Yield Minimum alcohol level Aging
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Minimum Sangiovese for Colli Senesi
75% vs. Chianti DOCG and the other six sub zones 70%
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Minimum Sangiovese for Chianti Classico
80% (up to 100%)
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As of 2006 what is no longer allowed in Chianti Classico labelled wines?
White Grapes
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Minimum alcohol of Chianti Classico
12%
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When can Chianti Classico be released?
Year after Harvest
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What does Chianti Classico Riserva require?
2 years of Aging | An additional half degree of alcohol (12.5%)
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When did the Chianti Classico Consortium add the Chianti Classico Gran Selezione category?
2014
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What is the difference in Gran Selezione?
Considered to be the top wine of the region Must be estate grown grapes Longer aging (30 months minimum) Stricter technical and sensory parameters
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Brunello di Montalcino requirements
Must be 100% Brunello (local Sangiovese clone) Minimum 4 years total aging (min. 2 years in wood, and at least 4 months in bottle) May not be sold before January 1st of the 5th year following the harvest
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Brunello di Montalcino vs. Rosso di Montalcino
Brunello is known as one of the most powerful expressions of Sangiovese while Rosso is lighter, shorter-aged
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Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG requirements
Minimum 70% Prugnolo Gentile (local Sangiovese Clone)
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What is the younger version of Vino Nobile di Montepulciano?
Rosso di Montepulciano
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Is Vino Nobile di Montepulciano made from Montepulciano?
No, that is in Abruzzo -- this is from predominately Prugnolo Gentile (a Sangiovese clone)
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Carmignano DOCG requirements
Minimum 50% Sangiovese | Minimum 10% to 20% of either Cabernet Sauvignon or Cabernet Franc or both
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What is unique about Carmignano DOCG?
It required the introduction of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc long before (over a century ago) the development of Super Tuscans
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Morellino di Scansano DOCG requirements
85% Sangiovese (Morellino)
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What is Sangiovese known as in the southernmost part of Tuscany?
Morellino
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What is the coastal area of Tuscany known as?
the Maremma
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How is the climate of Maremma?
Due to the unimpeded access to Mediterranean breezes, this area doesn't get as hot as the interior valleys and contains terroir for world class vineyards
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What was born in Maremma?
The Super Tuscan movement near the town of Bolgheri
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Town that is known for its association with Super Tuscans
Bolgheri
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What can be made in the Bolgheri DOC?
Red and white blends
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What can be made in the Bolgheri Sassicaia DOC?
Red wines made form a minimum of 80% Cabernet Sauvignon
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When was the Bolgheri Sassicaia DOC created?
2013
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When was the Maremma Toscana designation elevated from IGT to DOC?
2011
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What is Tuscany's best known white wine?
Vernaccia di San Gimignano DOCG
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How far back does the existence of Vernaccia date back?
To the 13th century -- it is even mentioned in Dante's Divine Comedy
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The Vernaccia grape fell out of favor until when?
World War II
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When was Vernaccia di San Gimignano given DOC status? DOCG status?
DOC - 1966 | DOCG - 1993
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What is the general profile of Vernaccia di San Gimignano?
Almond, mineral, and earth
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What are the four DOCs specifically for Vin Santo in Tuscany?
Vin Santo del Chianti DOC Vin Santo del Chianti Classico DOC Vin Santo di Montepulciano DOC Vin Santo di Carmignano DOC
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Where else can Vin Santo be produced?
Several other Tuscan areas including Pomino and Elba
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Where is Emilia-Romagna?
It is a triangular-shaped region that stretches diagonally across the top of the Italian Peninsula almost from one side to the other, and lies in the fertile Po Valley
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What was the first white Italian wine to recieve DOCG status? Where?
Romagna Albana DOCG (Albana di Romagna prior to 2011) | Emilia-Romagna
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What is the former name of Romagna Albana DOCG
Albana di Romagna
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What are the 3 Lambrusco DOCs?
Lambrusco Salamino di Santa Croce DOC Lambrusco Grasparossa di Castelvetro DOC Lambrusco di Sorbara DOCs (Also Reggiano and Modena DOCs)
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What is the style of Lambrusco?
Slightly frizzante wine produced in both dry and sweet as well as red and rose versions (typically thought to be a slightly sweet simple red wine)
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What DOC outside of Emilia-Romagna produces Lambrusco?
Lambrusco Mantovano DOC in Lombardy
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Why is Emilia-Romagna well suited to making quality wines?
Ample Sunshine Moderate Temperatures Hills and Mountains
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What 3 food items is Emilia-Romagna known for?
Parmigiano Reggiano cheese Prosciutto di Parma Balsamic vinegar from Modeno
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How many DOCGs/DOCs in Marches?
DOCG - 5 | DOC - 15
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What is the region of Marches known for?
White wines produced from Verdicchio
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Other grape varieties of Marches?
Pecorino Passerino Montepulciano Sangiovese
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Two famous DOCGs for Verdicchio in Marches?
Castelli di Jesi Verdicchio Riserva DOCG | Verdicchio di Matelica Riserva DOCG
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Style of the Verdicchio wines
Crisp but neutral
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Conero DOCG vs. Rosso Conero DOC
Both blend Montepulciano and Sangiovese Minimum 85% Montepulciano with up to 15% Sangiovese DOCG has higher standards for aging and alcohol levels
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Rosso Piceno DOC requirements
35% to 85% Montepulciano | 15% to 50% Sangiovese
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Where is the Abruzzo region?
Just south of Marches
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What grape variety is associated with Abruzzo?
Montepulciano
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Requirement for Montepulciano d'Abruzzo DOC
Minimum 85% Montepulciano with Sangiovese permitted
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When was the Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo DOC created?
2010
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Profile of Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo DOC
Cherry-colored lighter style of Montepulciano which undergoes a much shorter maceration period, resulting in a lower-tannin wine with bright fruit flavors
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What are Abruzzo's two DOCGs?
Colline Teramane Montepulciano d'Abruzzo DOG Tullum (Terre Tollesi) DOCG Both are red wines based on Montepulciano
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What is Abruzzo's leading white wine?
Trebbiano d'Abruzzo DOC from Trebbiano Abruzzese
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Where is Umbria?
In the rugged Apennines between the Marches and Tuscany
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What is Umbria best known for?
Orvieto DOC -- a white wine made predominantly from Grechetto and Trebbiano Toscano
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Italian for Dry wine
Secco
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Italian for Semi-Dry
Abboccato
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Italian for Semi-Sweet
Amabile
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Italian for Sweet
Dolce
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What grape varieties is Orvieto generally made from?
Grechetto and Trebbiano Toscano
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What styles does Orvieto DOC produce?
Typically Secco, but Abboccato, Amabile, and Dolce are also produced
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Two DOCGs of Umbria
Both Red Montefalco Sagrantino DOCG Torgiano Rosso Riserva DOCG
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Requirement for Montefalco Sagrantino DOCG
100% Sagrantino
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Requirement for Torgiano Rosso Riserva DOCG
Minimum 70% Sangiovese
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Where is Lazio?
West Coast of the Italian Peninsula surrounding the city of Rome
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Alternate name for Lazio
Latium
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Most recognizable DOC/DOCGs of Lazio
Frascati DOC Frascati Superiore DOCG Est! Est!! Est!!! di Montefiascone DOC (All white wines, but not exclusively dry)
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What is the sweet wine of Lazio?
Cannellino di Frascati DOCG
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What were the harvest dates of Cannellino di Frascati DOCG tied to?
Festival of San Crispino
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What are the grape varieties of Lazio?
Trebbiano Toscano Trebbiano Giallo Malbasia Bianca di Candia Malvasia del Lazio
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Where is Campania?
Around the city of Naples
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What is the most populated region of the southern peninsula of Italy?
Campania
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What is one of the best known wines of Campania?
Taurasi DOCG
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What is produced in Taurasi DOCG?
Red wine with fine aging potential made from the bold, red Aglianico grape
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Another region known for Aglianico
Basilicata
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Type of Soil of Campania
Volcanic
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Two white wine appellations of Campania
Fiano di Avellino DOCG | Greco di Tufo DOCG
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White grape varieties of Campania
Fiano Greco Falanghina
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What is the Vusuvio DOC famous for?
Lacryma Christi del Vesuvio
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What are the styles of Lacryma Christi del Vesuvio
Red, white, rosato, spumante (sparkling), and liquoroso (fortified) versions
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Italian for sparkling
Spumante
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Italian for fortified
Liquoroso
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What is the most prominent appellation of Calabria?
Ciro DOC (located in the boots toe)
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Red grape variety of Ciro DOC
Gaglioppo
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White grape variety of Ciro DOC
Greco Bianco (produced in small quantities)
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What is produced in Greco di Bianco DOC?
Copper-colored dessert wine made from partially dried grapes from the town of Bianco from the Greco Bianco variety
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Alternate name for Puglia
Apulia
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Where is Puglia?
Hill of the boot
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What does Puglia mainly produce?
Mainly red wines
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Well known appellation in Puglia
Salice Salentino DOC
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Grape variety of Salice Salentino DOC
Negroamaro
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Style of Negroamaro
Robust, dark-colored | mainly found in Puglia
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Grape varieties of Puglia
``` Negroamaro Montepulciano Sangiovese Barbera Aleatico Primitivo ```
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First DOCG of Puglia and what it produces
Primitivo di Manduria Dolce Naturale which produces a sweet, late harvest wine
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When did Primitivo di Manduria Dolce Naturale become a DOCG?
2011
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3 subsequent DOCGs of Puglia created in 2011
Castel del Monte Nero di Troia Riserva DOCG Castel del Monte Rosso Riserva DOCG Castel del Monte Bombino Nero DOCG
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Why does Sicily typically rival Veneto for total wine volume?
Reliable sunshine, hot temperatures, and strong agricultural emphasis
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Main grape varieties of Sicily
Nero d'Avola Frappato Carricante Grecanico
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What is Sicily's only DOCG?
Cerasuolo di Vittoria
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What is the DOC of Sicily?
Sicilia DOC
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Where are the crisp white wines of Sicily generally produced?
Higher elevations
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What is the most famous wine of Southern Italy?
Marsala
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Grape varieties of Marsala
Catarratto Grillo Inzolia Produced in both dry and sweet styles
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3 types of Marsala
Oro (Golden) Ambra (Amber) Rubino (Ruby/Red)
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Secco Marsala RS
Maximum 4% (dry)
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Semisecco Marsala RS
4% to 10% (semi-dry)
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Dolce Marsala RS
More than 10% (sweet)
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Aging of Marsala Fine
1 year
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Aging of Marsala Superiore
2 years
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Aging of Marsala Superiore Riserva
5 years
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Aging of Marsala Vergine and Marsala Solera
Minimum of 5 years in Solera
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Most highly esteemed version of Marsala
Vergine Stravecchio Riserva
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Aging of Vergine Stravecchio Riserva
Minimum 10 years in cask (dry)
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Why does Sardinia produce a relatively high proportion of DOC and DOCG wines when compared ot most of the other regions of the south?
Availability of Several DOCs that cover all or most of the island for specific grape varieties
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Cannonau di Sardegna production
Red wines Minimum 85% Cannonau (90% for Riserva) Grapes can be grown anywhere in Sardegna
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What is Cannonau another name for?
Grenache/Garnacha
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What is the characteristic white grape of Sardinia?
Vermentino
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What is the highly prized DOCG for Vermentino in Sardinia?
Vermentino di Gallura DOCG (produced on the island's northern tip)

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