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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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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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How many “Crus” exist in Barolo DOCG?

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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?
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?
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?
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?
Spumante, rosé spumante, Satén spumante (blanc de blancs), Millesimato/vintage, Riserva.
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What are the rules for Spumante Franciacorta DOCG?
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?
``` 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?
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?
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?
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?
Chardonnay, Pinot Bianco, Pinot Meunier and Pinot Nero. Only sparkling wine.
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What is Ramandolo DOCG known for in Friuli?
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?
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?
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?
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?
Glera. Formerly Prosecco
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What is the method for making Prosecco called?
Tank method or Methode Chamat
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What are the subzones of Barbera d'Asti called?
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?
Minimum 85 % Barbera, maximum 15 % Nebbiolo.
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What are the ageing requirements for Barbera d'Alba Superiore DOCG?
Minimum 12 months, 4 in barrel.

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