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What was the first wine in Italy to get DOC-status and when?

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Vernaccia di San Gimignano, 1966

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When was Vernaccia di San Gimignano awarded DOCG-status?

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1993, July 9th

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What are the classifications of Italian wine?

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Vini da tavola - table wine
Indicazione Geographica Tipica (IGT) - growing area, grape, type and vintage
DOC - controlled regarding grapes, ageing and release
DOCG - further controlled;
- Riserva: Prolonged ageing in wood
- Superiore: Alcohol to max. yield
- Classico: Wines from the historic centre of the region (e.g. Chianti Classico)
- Vigna/Vigneto: Single vineyard wines

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What white wine is Valle de Aosta especially known for?

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Blanc de Morgex et de la Salle - grape: Blanc de Valdigne

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Which red wines is Valle de Aosta especially known for?

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Enfer d’Arvier: 85 % Petit Rouge + some Vien de Nus, Neyret, Gamay, Pinot Nero.

Torrette: 70 % Petit Rouge + some Fumin, Neyret, Vien de Nus, Dolcetto, Gamay, Pinot Nero. 6-8 months in casks.

Donnas: Nebbiolo + some Freisa, Neyret, Vien de Nus. 2 years in casks.

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What is the synonym for Nebbiolo in Gattinara and Ghemme?

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Spanna

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What are the rules for grapes used in and ageing for Gattinara DOCG?

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90 % Spanna + up to 10 % Bonarda and max 4 % Vespolina. Minimum 35 months ageing (24 in casks), 47 for Riserva (36 in casks).

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What are the rules for grapes used in and ageing for Ghemme DOCG?

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85 % Spanna + 15 % Bonarda (Uva Rara) and/or Vespolina.
34 months ageing (minimum 18 in casks and 6 in bottle)
Riserva: 46 months ageing (minimum 24 in casks and 6 in bottle)

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Soil type in Gattinara and Ghemme?

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Primarily volcanic rock

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What are the minimum alcohol levels for Gattinara DOCG?

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Rosso: 12,5 %
Riserva: 13,0 %

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What is the rule for vineyard elevation for Gattinara DOCG?

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Grapes must be sourced between 250 and 550 m.

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What are the minimum alcohol level for Ghemme DOCG?

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Rosso: 12,0 %
Riserva: 12,5 %

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What are the rules for vineyard elevation in Ghemme DOCG?

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Grapes must be sourced between 220 and 400 m.

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How many DOCG classifications exist in Italy?

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74

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What are the rules for Moscato d’Asti?

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100 % Moscato Bianco (Moscatello).
Max. 2,5 atmospheres of pressure
Minimum 4,5 % alcohol

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What are the rules for Asti Spumante?

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100 % Moscato Bianco (Moscatello)
Minimum 6 % alcohol.
Metodo Classico: minimum 9 months on lees. Other than that 1 month in autoclave

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What are the rules for Barbera d’Asti?

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Rosso and Superiore: Minimum 90 % Barbera + some Freisa, Grignolino and/or Dolcetto.
Minimum alcohol: 12,0 % for Rosso; 12,5 % for Rosso single vineyard and Superiore; 13,0 % for Superiore from a subzone (either Colli Astiani or Tinella).
Ageing: Minimum 4 months. For Superiore minimum 14 months, 6 in casks. For subzone minimum 24 months, 6 in casks, 6 in bottle.

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How many “Crus” exist in Barbaresco DOCG?

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66

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What are the rules for Barbaresco DOCG?

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100 % Nebbiolo.
Maximum 550 m elevation.
Minimum 12,5 % alcohol.
26 months ageing, 9 in casks. Riserva: 50 months ageing, 9 in casks.

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How many communes exist in Barolo DOCG?

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11

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How many “Crus” exist in Barolo DOCG?

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181

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What are the rules for Barolo DOCG?

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100 % Nebbiolo.
Between 170 and 540 m elevation.
Minimum 13,0 % alcohol.
38 months ageing, 18 in casks. Riserva: 62 months ageing, 18 in casks.

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Name the 11 communes in Barolo.

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West/Serralunga Valley: Barolo, Roddi, La Morra, Cherasco, Verduno, Novello.
East/Central Valley: Serralunga d’Alba, Montforte d’Alba, Diano d’Alba, Castiglione Falletto, Grinzane Cavour.

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What is the difference between East and West Barolo?

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West is dominated by Tortonian soil, compact calcerous marl, rich in iron and phosphorous. Produces long-lived, intense wines.

East is dominated by Helvetian soil, loose calcerous marl, rich in magnesium and manganese. Produces floral, violet-toned, more approachable wines.

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What are the rules for Gavi DOCG?

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Always only 100 % Cortese.
White: Bianco and Riserva.
Sparkling: Spumante and Riserva Metodo Classico.
Minimum 10,5 % alcohol for Bianco and Spumante. 11,0 % for Riserva and Metodo Classico.
Bianco Riserva ages minimum 1 year prior to release, 6 in bottle.
Metodo Classico ages minimum 2 years, 18 months on the lees.

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What are the rules for Sforzato di Valtellina DOCG?

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Minimum 90 % Nebbiolo (Chiavennasca).
Grapes cannot be vinified until December 10, where they must have dried enough to have a minimum potential alcohol level of 14,0 %.
Minimum 20 months ageing, 12 in casks.

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What is “stagafassli” in Valtellina Superiore DOCG?

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An indication for Valtellina Superiore DOCG wines that are bottled in Switzerland, or aged in the towns of Brusio and Poschiavo. A wine labeled “stagafassli” cannot be designated in one of the five subzones nor be labeled Riserva.

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Which are the five different wines produced in Franciacorta DOCG?

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Spumante, rosé spumante, Satén spumante (blanc de blancs), Millesimato/vintage, Riserva.

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What are the rules for Spumante Franciacorta DOCG?

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Minimum 50 % Chardonnay and/or Pinot Nero. Maximum 50 % Pinot Bianco.
All grapes must be whole-pressed - no destemming.
Metodo Classico - start February 1
18 months on lees, minimum 11,5 % alcohol, sugar level can vary from brut nature (0 g/L) to demi-sec (abboccato) (max. 50 g/L)

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What are the rules for Spumante Rosé Franciacorta DOCG?

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Minimum 25 % Pinot Nero (can be destemmed), maximum 75 % Chardonnay and 50 % Pinot Bianco.
All grapes (except Pinot Nero for rosé) must be whole-pressed.
Metodo Classico - start February 1
24 months on lees, minimum 11,5 % alcohol, sugar level can vary from brut nature (0 g/L) to demi-sec (abboccato) (max. 50 g/L)
Saignée is allowed.
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What are the rules for Satén Spumante Franciacorta DOCG?

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Only green grapes: Minimum 50 % Chardonnay, maximum 50 % Pinot Bianco.
All grapes must be whole-pressed.
Metodo Classico - start February 1
24 months on lees, minimum 11,5 % alcohol, sugar level can vary from 6-15 g/L (brut).
Must not exceed 5 atmospheres of pressure.

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What are the rules for Millesimato/vintage Franciacorta DOCG?

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Can be Spumante, Rosé and Satén (grape-wise).
All grapes must be whole-pressed (except for Pinot Nero for Rosé).
Metodo Classico - start February 1
30 months on lees, minimum 11,5 % alcohol, sugar level can vary from 0-6 g/L (brut nature or extra brut).

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What are the rules for Riserva Franciacorta DOCG?

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Can be Spumante, Rosé and Satén (grape-wise).
All grapes must be whole-pressed (except for Pinot Nero for Rosé).
Metodo Classico - start February 1
60 months on lees, minimum 11,5 % alcohol, sugar level can vary from 0-15 g/L (brut nature, extra brut or brut)

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What are the grapes allowed in Trento DOC?

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Chardonnay, Pinot Bianco, Pinot Meunier and Pinot Nero. Only sparkling wine.

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What is Ramandolo DOCG known for in Friuli?

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Sweet wine made from Verduzzo grapes. Independent DOCG in 2001.

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What is the grape composition allowed in Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG?

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45-95 % Corvina and/or Corvinone (Corvina must exceed or be equal to Corvinone). 5-30 % Rondinella. Maximum 25 % of Osaleta, Molinara or other small aromatic red grapes - maximum 10 % of each or 10 % collected.

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What is special about the production of Valpolicella Ripasso DOC?

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Ripasso is made by pouring finished Valpolicella wine over the lees from Amarone or Recioto wines, to extract depth and more fruit/flavor.

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What is the difference between Soave DOC and Soave Superiore DOCG?

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Soave DOC grapes: Minimum 70 % Garganega, maximum 30 % Trebbiano or Chardonnay.
Soave Superiore DOCG: Chardonnay is maximum 5 %.
Sparkling wines is not permitted in Soave Superiore DOCG.
Soave DOC: minimum 10,5 % alcohol for non-subzone, 11,0 % alcohol for subzone. Minimum 2 months ageing, 4 months for subzone.
Soave Superiore DOCG: Minimum 12,0 % alcohol, 12,5 % for Riserva. Max 6 g/L residual sugar. Minimum 6 months ageing, 12 months for Riserva.

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What is the main grape used for Prosecco?

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Glera. Formerly Prosecco

40
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What is the method for making Prosecco called?

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Tank method or Methode Chamat

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What are the subzones of Barbera d’Asti called?

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Colli Astiani and Tinella. (Nizza is no longer allowed after 2013 vintage - is now its own DOCG)

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What grapes are permitted in Barbera d’Alba DOCG?

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Minimum 85 % Barbera, maximum 15 % Nebbiolo.

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What are the ageing requirements for Barbera d’Alba Superiore DOCG?

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Minimum 12 months, 4 in barrel.

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