Italy General Flashcards
1
Q
Where, when and by who was the tank-method invented?
A
1880’s Italy, Martinotti
Bonus; Refined by the Frenchman, Charmat
2
Q
How high percentage of the sparkling production in Italy does tank-method make up of?
How much of this is Prosecco?
A
96% - 50% of which is Prosecco
3
Q
Name the classic DOC’s that use the method mainly.
A
Prosecco, Lambrusco
Bonus; Asti does also use a variation of the method
4
Q
How high percentage of the sparkling production in Italy does bottle-fermentaion make up of?
A
4%
5
Q
Name the classic DOC’s that use bottle-fermentation mainly.
A
Franciacorta and Trentodoc
6
Q
How many bottles of Franciacorta and Trentodoc is approximately produced each year?
A
16 mio. franciacorta, 7 mio. Trentodoc
