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Where in Italy is Lombardy?

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In the far north, from the flat plains of the po valley, to the alps

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Which is the largest city in Lombardy?

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Milan

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Why are the producers of Lombardy less concerned with domination of the international market?

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Because their business is mostly catered for by the population of Milan

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Where are Lombardy’s centres of viticulture?

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In the north, east and south, all producing very different styles

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Name Lombardy’s two DOCGs

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Franciacorta

Valtellina Superiore

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Describe Franciacorta

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A sparkling white or rosato wine
Produced traditionally with 25 months on lees (37 for riserva)
Made from Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris
The sparkling brother of Terre di Franciacorta

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Describe Valtellina Superiore

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Red wine
Produced on the granitic slopes of the alps (on the border Switzerland)
Made from at least 95% Nebbiolo
Best aged between 5-15 years

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What is the capital of Lombardia?

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Milan

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Still wines from Franciacorta may be labelled how?

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Curtefranca DOC or Sebina IGT

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What was the former name of Curtefranca DOC?

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Terre di Franciacorta

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Who is Guido Berlucchi?

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His house released Franciacorta’s first modern sparkling wines in the early 1960s

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Who produces “Annamaria Clementi”?

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Ca’Del Bosco

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When did Franciacorta gain DOCG status?

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1995

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Vintage Franciacorta requires what percentage of the grapes to be harvested in the stated year?

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85%

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In what province is Franciacorta located?

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Brescia

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Name three communes of production for Franciacorta.

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Paratico, Capriolo, Adro, Erbusco, Cortefranca, Iseo, Ome, Monticelli Brusati, Rodengo Saiano, Paderno Franciacorta, Passirano, Provaglio d’Iseo, Cellatica, Gussago, and portions of Cologne, Coccaglio, Rovato and Cazzago S. Martino

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What styles of Franciacorta are produced?

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Franciacorta Saten, Franciacorta Rose, Franciacorta Millesimato, Franciacorta Riserva

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What varieties are permitted for Franciacorta?

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Pinot Nero and Chardonnay, plus a maximum 50% Pinot Bianco

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What varieties are permitted for Franciacorta Saten?

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Chardonnay and a maximum 50% Pinot Bianco

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How much Pinot Nero is required for Franciacorta Rose?

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Minimum 25% Pinot Nero

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What is the minimum alcohol required for Franciacorta?

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11.50%

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What are the aging requirements for Franciacorta, Franciacorta Saten/Rose, Franciacorta Millesimato, and Franciacorta Riserva?

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Franciacorta: Minimum 18 months on the lees from February 1 of the year following the harvest, 25 months total from the date of harvest
Franciacorta Saten & Rose: Minimum 24 months on the lees from February 1 of the year following the harvest, 31 months total from the date of harvest. Both styles may also be Millesimato or Riserva.
Franciacorta Millesimato: Minimum 30 months on the lees from February 1 of the year following the harvest, 37 months total from the date of harvest
Franciacorta Riserva: Minimum 60 months on the lees from February 1 of the year following the harvest, 67 months total from the date of harvest

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23
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What is the only permitted sweetness level for Franciacorta Saten?

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Brut

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What sweetness levels are not permitted for Franciacorta Millesimato?

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Sec and Demi-Sec

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What sweetness levels are not permitted for Franciacorta Riserva?

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Extra Dry, Sec, and Demi-Sec

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26
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Prior to tirage, what is the maximum residual sugar permitted for Franciacorta Saten?

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Maximum 20 g/L

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What is the maximum atmospheric pressure of Franciacorta Saten?

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What is the maximum planting density of Franciacorta?

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4500 vines/ha (2500 vines/ha in terraced vineyards)

29
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What is the maximum yield of Franciacorta?

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10 tons/ha

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What are the principal soil types of Franciacorta?

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Moraine, limestone and volcanic material

31
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Other than Franciacorta, what is the traditional method sparkling wine DOCG in Lombardia?

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Oltrepo Pavese Metodo Classico DOCG

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In what province is Oltrepo Pavese Metodo Classico DOCG located?

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What styles of Oltrepo Pavese Metodo Classico are produced?

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Oltrepo Pavese Metodo Classico
Oltrepo Pavese Metodo Classico Rose
Oltrepo Pavese Metodo Classico Pinot Nero
Oltrepo Pavese Metodo Classico Pinot Nero Rose

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What grapes are required for Oltrepo Pavese Metodo Classico & Rose?

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Minimum 70% Pinot Nero, Combined maximum 30% Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Bianco

35
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What grapes are required for Oltrepo Pavese Metodo Classico Pinot Nero & Rose?

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Minimum 85% Pinot Nero, Combined maximum 15% Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Bianco

36
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What is the minimum alcohol required for Oltrepo Pavese Metodo Classico & Rose?

37
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What is the minimum alcohol required for Oltrepo Pavese Metodo Classico Pinot Nero & Rose?

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What is the minimum aging required for Oltrepo Pavese Metodo Classico NV and Millesimato?

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NV: Minimum 15 months on the lees from January 1 of the year following the harvest
Millesimato: 24 months on the lees from January 1 of the year following the harvest

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Which is further north: Franciacorta or Valtellina?

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Valtellina

40
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What is the local synonym for Nebbiolo in Valtellina?

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Chiavennasca

41
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What is the northernmost winegrowing region for Nebbiolo in Italy?

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Valtellina

42
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What are the two DOCGs of Valtellina?

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Valtellina Superiore DOCG and Sforzato di Valtellina DOCG

43
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How are Valtellina Superiore DOCG wines labelled if bottled in Switzerland?

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Stagafassli

44
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What is the Italian province in which Valtellina Superiore DOCG is produced?

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What are the five Valtellina Superiore DOCG subzones?

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Valgella, Inferno, Maroggia, Sassella, Grumello

46
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What are the varietal requirements for Valtellina Superiore DOCG?

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Minimum 90% Chiavennasca (Nebbiolo) Maximum 10% other non-aromatic grapes of the Sondrio province

47
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What is the minimum alcohol for Valtellina Superiore DOCG?

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For how long must Valtellina Superiore DOCG and Valtellina Superiore Riserva be aged?

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Valtellina Superiore: 24 months from December 1 of the harvest year, including a minimum 12 months in wood Valtellina Riserva: Minimum 3 years

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In what province is Sforzato di Valtellina (Sfurzat di Valtellina) DOCG located?

50
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Sforzato di Valtellina DOCG grapes are dried to increase the potential natural minimum alcohol from what abv to what abv?

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From 11% to 14%

51
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Sforzato di Valtellina DOCG may not be vinified before what date?

52
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What are the aging requirements for Sforzato di Valtellina DOCG?

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Minimum 20 months of aging from April 1 of the year following the harvest, including at least 12 months in wood

53
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Which is further west: Moscato di Scanzo DOCG or Franciacorta DOCG?

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Moscato di Scanzo DOCG

54
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Which town does Moscato di Scanzo DOCG surround?

55
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In what bottle is Moscato di Scanzo DOCG often bottled?

56
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In what province is Moscato di Scanzo DOCG located?

57
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In what commune is Moscato di Scanzo DOCG produced?

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Scanzorosciate

58
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What grape is permitted for Moscato di Scanzo DOCG?

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100% Moscato di Scanzo

59
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What is the minimum alcohol for Moscato di Scanzo DOCG?

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17% (14% acquired)

60
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What is the minimum must weight for Moscato di Scanzo DOCG?

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For how long must Moscato di Scanzo grapes be dried?

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Grapes must be dried for a minimum 21 days after harvest

62
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What is the RS range for Moscato di Scanzo DOCG?

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50-100 g/l

63
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What are the aging requirements for Moscato di Scanzo DOCG?

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Minimum 2 years, not to be released until November 1 of the second year following the harvest

64
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Name the 5 DOCGs of Lombardia.

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Franciacorta, Oltrepo Pavese Metodo Classico, Valtellina Superiore, Sforzato di Valtellina, Moscato di Scanzo

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