Italy-Lombardy Flashcards
What are the permitted grape varieties in the Franciacorta DOCG?
Pinot nero, Chardonnay, Pinot Bianco, Erbamat
What are the ageing requirements for Franciacorta?
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
What are the ageing requirements for Franciacorta Saten and rose?
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.
What are the ageing requirements for Franciacorta Millesimato?
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
What are the ageing requirements for Franciacorta Riserva?
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
What are the additional requirements for Franciacorta saten?
Brut only. Only white grapes. Maximum residual sugar of 20 g/l prior to tirage, maximum pressure of 5 atmospheres
What DOC are still wines from the Franciacorta region released under?
Curtefranca
Name the prestige cuvee of Ca del Bosco
Annamaria Clementi
Annamaria Clementi is the prestige cuvee of which producer?
Ca del Bosco
Is Franciacorta rose produced by blending or by the saignee method?
Blending
What is the minimum amount of Pinot nero allowed in Franciacorta rose?
35%
What percentage of grapes must come from the stated year in vintage Franciacorta?
85%
True or false. The residual sugar scale in Franciacorta mirrors that of champagne?
True
Other than Franciacorta, which other DOCG produces traditional method sparkling wines in Lombardy?
Oltrepo Pavese Metodo Classico DOCG
What is the primary grape variety of the Oltrepo Metodo Classico DOCG?
Pinot Nero