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Italy - Lombardy Flashcards

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1
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What are the still wines from Franciacorta DOCG called?

A

Curtefranca DOC

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When did Franciacorta become DOCG?

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1995

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Which producer released the first modern sparkling wines in Franciacorta in the 1960s?

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Guido Berlucci

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What is the prestige cuvée of Ca’ del Bosco?

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Annamaria Clementi

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How much Pinot Bianco is permitted for Franciacorta DOCG?

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Maximum 50%

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What is Franciacorta Satèn?

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Traditional method sparkling wine made only from white grapes - Chardonnay and a maximum 50% Pinot Bianco.

Must be Brut in style

Bottled at lower pressure than other Franciacorta - less than 5 atmospheres rather than 5-6

Must be minimum 24 months on lees (rather than the 18 months of regular Franciacorta)

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What grape varieties are permitted for Franciacorta DOCG?

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Chardonnay
Pinot Noir
Pinot Bianco (maximum 50%)
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What is the soil type of Franciacorta DOCG?

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Limestone, moraine (glacial rubble), volcanic material

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What styles of wine are produced in Curtefranca DOC?

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Bianco - Chardonnay based blend, with Pinot Nero and Pinot Bianco
Rosso - Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon based blend

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What percentage of grapes must come from the stated vintage for vintage Franciacorta DOCG?

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85%

Champagne is 100%

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How long must Franciacorta NV stay on lees?

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Minimum 18 months

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How long must vintage Franciacorta stay on lees?

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Minimum 37 months

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What is vintage Franciacorta riserva?

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Minimum 5 years on lees

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Is Franciacorta rosé produced by the saignée method?

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No.

It must be minimum 25% Pinot Noir and colour is achieved via blending

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What is Bellavista’s prestige cuvée?

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Alma Gran Cuvée

Chardonnay dominant blend

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16
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What is Annamaria Clementi?

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Prestige cuvée of Ca’ del Bosco

17
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Which grape variety may soon be allowed for up to 10% of the Franciacorta DOCG?

A

Erbamat

18
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Which appellation in the south of Lombardy makes traditional method sparkling wines?

A

Oltrepò Pavese Metodo Classico DOCG

19
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How does Oltrepò Pavese DOCG differ from Franciacorta DOCG?

A

OP is more reliant on Pinot Noir - minimum 70%
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OP also allows the use of Pinot Grigio
OP has shorter aging requirements - 15 months for NV, 24 months for vintage

20
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What styles of wine are made in Oltrepoò Pavese DOC?

A

Local and international grape varieties, white, rosé, red, frizzante, spumante.

Chardonnay, Cortese, Mavasia, Moscato, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc

Pinot Noir, Barbera, Cabernet Sauvignon

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