Italy-Lombardy Flashcards

1
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What are the permitted grape varieties in the Franciacorta DOCG?

A

Pinot nero, Chardonnay, Pinot Bianco, Erbamat

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What are the ageing requirements for Franciacorta?

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Minimum 18 months on the lees after tirage (not starting before February 1 of the year following the harvest), 25 months total from the date of harvest

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3
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What are the ageing requirements for Franciacorta Saten and rose?

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Minimum 24 months on the lees after tirage (not starting before February 1 of the year following the harvest), 31 months total from the date of harvest. Both styles may also be Millesimato or Riserva.

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What are the ageing requirements for Franciacorta Millesimato?

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Minimum 30 months on the lees after tirage (not starting before February 1 of the year following the harvest), 37 months total from the date of harvest

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What are the ageing requirements for Franciacorta Riserva?

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Minimum 60 months on the lees after tirage (not starting before February 1 of the year following the harvest), 67 months total from the date of harvest

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6
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What are the additional requirements for Franciacorta saten?

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Brut only. Only white grapes. Maximum residual sugar of 20 g/l prior to tirage, maximum pressure of 5 atmospheres

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7
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What DOC are still wines from the Franciacorta region released under?

A

Curtefranca

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8
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Name the prestige cuvee of Ca del Bosco

A

Annamaria Clementi

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9
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Annamaria Clementi is the prestige cuvee of which producer?

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Ca del Bosco

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10
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Is Franciacorta rose produced by blending or by the saignee method?

A

Blending

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11
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What is the minimum amount of Pinot nero allowed in Franciacorta rose?

A

35%

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12
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What percentage of grapes must come from the stated year in vintage Franciacorta?

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85%

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13
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True or false. The residual sugar scale in Franciacorta mirrors that of champagne?

A

True

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14
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Other than Franciacorta, which other DOCG produces traditional method sparkling wines in Lombardy?

A

Oltrepo Pavese Metodo Classico DOCG

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15
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What is the primary grape variety of the Oltrepo Metodo Classico DOCG?

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Pinot Nero

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16
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What % of Pinot Nero must wines from Oltrepo Pavese Metodo Classico?

A

70

17
Q

How much Pinot Nero must a wine from Oltrepo Pavese Metodo Classico DOCG contain before it can be labelled varietally?

A

85%`

18
Q

Which region is immediately north of Francicorta?

A

Valtellina

19
Q

What are the 2 DOCG zones within Valtellina?

A

Valtellina Superiore

Sforzato di Valtellina

20
Q

What is the minimum alcohol content for Sforzato di Valtellina?

A

14% alcohol

21
Q

What are the ageing requirements for Valtellina Superiore?

A

24 months with a min 12 in cask

22
Q

Where is the Moscato di Scanzo DOCG located?

A

to the west of Franciacorta in Lombardy

23
Q

What wine style is the Moscato di Scanzo DOCG renowned for?

A

Sweet passito wines from red Moscato grapes

24
Q

What are the ageing requirements for Moscato di Scanzo DOCG?

A

The wines must be aged for a minimum two years but may not be aged in wood.

25
Q

What is the name and size of the bottle that Moscato di Scanzo is bottled in?

A

Futura, 500ml.

26
Q

How long must non vintage wines from the Oltrepo Pavese Metodo Classico DOCG spend on their lees?

A

15 months

27
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How long must vintage wines from the Oltrepo Pavese Metodo Classico DOCG spend on their lees?

A

24 months