Italy: Lombardy & Emilia-Romagna Flashcards
Where is Lombardy Located?
Northern Italy, on the border of Switzerland.
Where is Emilia-Romagna located?
It straddles the border of Northern and Central Italy
What is the climate of Lombardy and Emilia-Romagna?
Continental
What are the geographical features that affect Lombardy?
The foothills of the Alps
Many lakes influencing the region
What is the one major geographical feature that affects Emilia-Romagna?
The Apennine Mountains
What are the two major wine regions of Lombardy?
Valtellina
Franciacorta
What style of wine is made in Valtellina Superiore DOCG?
From what grape?
Dry red wines
Nebbiolo (locally called Chiavennasca)
What style of wine is made in Sforzato di Valtellina DOCG?
From what grape?
Passito aged red wines
Nebbiolo (locally known as Chiavennasca)
What are the two major red grapes found in Lombardy?
Pinot Nero
Chiavennasca (Nebbiolo)
What style of wine is made in Lambrusco DOCG?
Frizzante or Spumante red wines
What are the two major white grape varieties found in Lombardy?
Pinot Bianco
Chardonnay
What is the one major wine region found in Emilia-Romagna?
Lambrusco
What are the sweetness levels allowed for Lambrusco?
Secco, Amabile, & Dolce
What style of wine is made in Franciacorta Saten DOCG?
From what grapes?
Brut only sparkling white wines (maximum 5 atmospheres of pressure)
Chardonnay
Pinot Bianco (maximum 50%)
What grapes can be used to make wine in Franciacorta DOCG?
Chardonnay
Pinot Bianco
Pinot Nero
