Italy - North Flashcards
Where is “Bricco San Pietro” located?
Barolo DOCG “MGA” from the commune of Monforte d’Alba
What are the 11 communes of Barolo?
- Verduno
- La Morra
- Roddi
- Grinzano Cavour
- Cherasco
- Diano d’Alba
- Casteglione Falleto
- Serralunga d’Alba
- Barolo
- Monforte d’Alba
- Novello
Where is “Ornato” located?
Barolo DOCG “MGA” from the commune of Serralunga d’Alba
Could you tell the req for white Chambave?
100% Moscato Bianco - Dry: 11% ABV - Passito: 16,5% ABV (13% acquired)
- What is the oldest DOCG of Veneto?
- The most recent?
Oldest: Since 1998
- Recioto di Soave DOCG (straw wines of garganaga)
Newest: all introduced in 2011
- Bagnoli Friularo DOCG (Raboso Piave - dry red with a dry VT style)
- Montello Rosso DOCG (40-70 percent cabernet sauv)
- Colli de Conegliano DOCG (dry whites of manzoni bianco, dry reds of cabernet sauv and franc, merlot, refosco, marzemino) known for ‘Refrontolo - passito wine of marzemino and Torchiato di Fregona - dried grape wine of glera, verdiso, and Boschera)
- Piave Malanotte (Raboso Piave - dry red with min 15% of fruit (no more than 30%) mus be appasimento) - 3 years from 11/1 of harves year, 12 mo in barrel & 4 in btl
When is Sforzato di Valtellina’s grapes can be vinified? What are the regulation about alcohol content?
- The vinification process can not start prior December 10th - Grapes must increase the potential alcohol from 11% to 14% – 90% Chiavennasca/ 14% min achieved abv and 20 months aging
What is “Arcailloso”?
Soil type of Gavi “Red Earth”: brown iron rich soil
Name some highly regarded MGA of Casteglione Falleto?
- Bricco Boschis - Montprivato - Vignolo - Fiasco - Villero - Scarrone - Bricco Rocche - Pira
Where could you find the Vien de Nus grape?
Valle d’Aoste DOC Nus subzone is the central area: Red Dry, superiore, Passito wines
Where is the MGA “Bussia” Located?
Barolo DOCG “MGA” from the commune of Montforte d’Alba communes – Also a part is shared with Barolo town
Name all of the white DOCG in Piemonte?
- Gavi
- Roero d’Arneis
- Erbaluce di Caluso
- Asti / Moscato d’Asti
- canelli
What is the latest GV updating into the Franciacorta DOCG?
For the 2017 vintage, Erbamat is now allow on the blend, at up to 10%
Name the MGA shares between Barolo and Novello towns?
Ravera
Where is Torette located?
Valle d’Aoste DOC - Petit Rouge (70% min)
Where is “Bricco Rocca” located?
Barolo DOCG “MGA” from the commune of La Morra
What are the req for the Barbera del Montferrato Superiore DOCG?
85% Barbera + Grignolino, Freisa, Dolcetto - 14 mth ageing in total - Min 6 mth spent in oak 13% ABV
What does mean MGA in Barolo / Barbaresco?
“Menzioni geografiche aggiuntive” = Single vineyard / Sori
What are the req for Dogliani? Superiore?
100% Dolcetto - 12% ABV - Superiore: 13% ABV -12 months from 10/15 of the harvest year (not released until 11/1 following year)
Where is located Recioto di Gabellara DOCG?
Varieties: 100% Garganega
Minimum Alcohol: 14% potential after drying, minimum 11.5% effective for Recioto di Gambellara Classico and 11% effective for Spumante
Aging Requirements: May not be released until September 1 of the year following the harve
How is the traditional trellising system on the Aoste Valley?
Pergola system
Where is located Fossati MGA?
- *Barolo DOCG**
- “MGA” La Morra commune*
Name the Asti DOCG Piemonte Subzones created in 2011 and their grape(s) and style(s)
“Santa Vittoria d’Alba” Moscato d’Asti and VT
“Strevi” Moscato d’Asti
“Canelli” Moscato d’Asti
What are the sub-zone of Barbera d’Asti DOCG?
- Tinella
- Astiano (colli astiani)
- Nizza - Prior to 2014
What is Saten? Where could you find it?
Is a BdB style wine produced in Franciacorta DOCG – Produced only with Chardonnay + 50% max Pinot Bianco – 24 mth of ageing OTL Can only be produced in Brut or less – cannot exceed 5 ATM into a bottle
Where is “Cerrata” Located?
Barolo DOCG “MGA” from the commune of Serralunga d’Alba
What are the req for Barbera d’Asti DOCG?
90-100% Barbera
- straight Barbera: 4 mth ageing min / no oak regulations 12%
- Superiore: 14 mth ageing with at least 6 mth in oak / 6 mth in bottle 12.5%
- Sub-zone labeled: 24 mth ageing in total with 6 mth in oak / 6 in bottle 13%
Tinella / Astiano
Name the DOCG of Veneto focus on white wine only?
- Soave Superiore (Garganega)
- Recioto di Soave (sweet - garganega)
- Recioto di Gambellara (sweet - garganega)
- Colli Asolani/AsoloProsecco (glera base)
- Conegliano Valdobiadene (still or sparkling)
- Colli Eugeni Fior d’Arancino (Moscato Giallo)
- Lison (across Veneto & Friuli, Friulano)
What is the sub-zone of Conegliano Valdobiadene DOCG?
Cartizze
Spumante Superiore di Cartizze: 11.5%
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Soil types for the Conegliano area are primarily comprised of clay and limestone with a mix of alluvial and glacial. The soils of Valdobbiadene consist of moraines, sandstone and clay.
What are the DOCG producing sparkling wine in Piemonte?
- Alta Langa (only Traditional Method) 9mo lees - whole process 36mo
- Gavi: Metodo classico Spumante Metodo Classico must be aged for a min. 2 years (including at least 18 months on the lees) from October 15 of the year of harvest
- Erbaluce di Calusso: Metodo classico15mo
ASTI
- Moscato d’Asti (single AF in tank)
- Asti: Charmat Method
- Asti Metodo classico: 2nd AF in bottle
Explain the seravellian soil? where could you find it?
Youngest soil type of the Barolo DOCG: sandy base around the Serralunga / Monforte / Casteglione section
Where is located “Brunate”?
Barolo DOCG “MGA” shares between Barolo and la Morra communes
What does mean “Sorí” in Italian?
Hilltops with southern exposure
Where is “Sorano” MGA located?
Barolo DOCG “MGA” from the commune of Serralunga d’Alba and Diano d’Alba
What sub region of Valle d’Aoste are focus on white wine?
- Blanc de Morgex et de la Salle: Prié Blanc - Chambave: Moscato Bianco - Nus: Malvoisie (PG)
where are the higherst vineyards located in Europe?
Mt. Etna, 3500ft
What does mean MGA in Barolo / Barbaresco?
“Menzioni geografiche aggiuntive” = Single vineyard / Sori
Where is “Falleto” located?
Barolo DOCG “MGA” from the commune of Serralunga d’Alba
Where is Arnad Montjovet sub-zone?
Aoste Valley DOC – 70% Picoutener (Nebbiolo)
Where is “San Ponzio” located?
Barolo DOCG “MGA” from the commune of Barolo
Where is located “Annunziata”?
Barolo DOCG “MGA” from the commune of La Morra
What are the req for Dolceto di Ovada Syperiore?
- 12 mth ageing for straight – 12,5% ABV - 20 mth For a Vigna – 13% ABV - 24 mth for Riserva 100% dolcetto
what are grapes of Soave superiore DOCG?
70% Garganega + Trebbiano and Chardonnay
Name some highly regarded “MGA” of La Morra
- Bricco San Biagio - Annunziata - Rocchetevino - Boiolo - Bricco Rocca - Brunate (shared with Barolo) - Cannubi (shared with Barolo) - Fonsati (shared with Barolo)
What are the regulations of Soave Superiore DOCG? Riserva?
Straight: 9/1 year following harvest, 3 mo bottle / 12% ABV Riserva: 2 years from 11/1 of the harvest year, 3mo in bottle / 12,5% ABV
What is the ageing for Valtellina Superiore DOCG?
- Rosso: 24 months including 12 months in wood
- Riserva: 3 years in total, without wood restriction
What are the best region for Petit rouge grape production?
Aoste Valle DOC - especially: - Torette - Enfer d’Arvier - Chambave
Where is “Baudana” located?
Barolo DOCG “MGA” from the commune of Serralunga d’Alba
What is a “Tino”?
tall, upright oak vat used in traditionalists Barolo wineries
Name some highly regarded MGA of Serralunga d’Alba?
- Sorano (shared with Diano d’Alba) - San Rocco - Baudana - Cerrati - Lazzarito - Vignia Rionda - Ornato - Falleto - Boscareto
Explain Alta Langa DOCG?
- Traditional method spk wine only - GV: 90% Combined Pinot Nero and Chardonnay
– Spumante: All process must be at least 30 mth
– Spumante Riserva: all process occurs in 36 mth min
– every wines must be vintage dated
- Min planting altitude: 250 (Valley floor planting is prohibited)
Who’s producing “annamaria clementi”?
Ca del Bosco Prestige cuvée –Franciacorta DOCG
Name the DOCG of Piemonte based on Barbera. Which requirwes the most aging?
- Barbera di Monferato Superiore - 2008 - Nizza -2014 - Barbera d’Asti - 2008
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Nizza
Rosso: Minimum 18 months, including at least 6 months in oak, from January 1 of the year after harvest.
Rosso with indication of “Vigna”: Minimum 18 months, including at least 6 months in oak, from January 1 of the year after harvest.
Rosso Riserva: Minimum 30 months, including at least 12 months in oak, from January 1 of the year after harvest.
Rosso Riserva with indication of “Vigna”: Minimum 30 months, including at least 12 months in oak, from January 1 of the year after harvest.
What is Curtefranca DOC?
The still wine production from the Franciacorta delimitation
What is the tete de cuvee of “Ca del Bosco”? What appellation?
Annamaria Clementi Franciacorta DOCG
What are the req for Dolceto di Ovada Syperiore?
- 12 mth ageing for straight – 12,5% ABV - 20 mth For a Vigna – 13% ABV - 24 mth for Riserva
What is the other name of the Picoutener?
Nebbiolo (Aoste Valley) Picoutener
Where is “Bricco Rocca” located?
Barolo DOCG “MGA” from the commune of La Morra
Where is “Ginestra” located?
Barolo DOCG “MGA” from the commune of Monforte d’Alba
Where is located Chambave?
Valle d’Aoste DOC – Moscato Bianco 100% Dry / Passito – Petit Rouge 70% Dry / Superiore / Passito
What are the req for Franciacorta Riserva?
Can be use for white, rose spumante and Saten must spent 67 mth of ageing with at least 60 OTL - Dosage: Can be produced only in 0 dosage to Brut – Must be vintage dated on the label
Where is “Rocche dell’ Annunziata” located?
Barolo DOCG “MGA” from the commune of La Morra
What are the sub zones of Valpolicella?
Valpantena (East of classico zone)
Valpolicella Classico (Fumane, Negrar, Marano, Sant’Ambrogio, San Pietro in Cariano)
What are the sub-zone of Valtellina superiore DOCG?
- Grumello - Inferno - Maroggia - Sassela - Valgella
What are the req of Gavi DOCG?
100% Cortese
Tranquilo: 10.5% ABV (may display slight traces of wood)
Riserva: 12 mth ageing (with 6 mth on its lees) 11% ABV
Spumante: 24 mth including 18 mth OTL Spumante Riserva: 36 mth in total
What are the GV allowed for Valle d’Aoste Chambave?
wh: Moscato 100% – Dry and passito red: 70% Petit Rouge + PN/Gamay – Dry / Superiore / Passito
What are the Sub-zone of Asti DOCG?
When were they created?
2011
- Strevi
- Canelli
- Santa Vittoria d’Alba
Where is the MGA “Ravera” located?
Barolo DOCG “MGA” from communes of Barolo / Novello communes
Where could you find the Piave River?
Running through the Piave Malanotte DOCG Veneto - Italy
What grapes are allow in Prosecco production?
85% Glera (=Prosecco) + Verdisso, Bianchetta, Trevigiana, Perena, Glera Lunga + Chardo, PB, PG, PN (as white wine)
What are the main differences between Asti / Moscato d’Asti / Asti Metodo Classico?
Asti: Undergo a 2nd AF in tank // Charmat method in autoclaves
Asti Metodo Classico: 2nd AF in bottle // Spent min 9 mth OTL prior disgorgment
Moscato d’Asti: Single fermentation in tank // lower ABV // 1 mth in autoclave min All of them are 100% Moscato Bianco GV
What is Fruttai? Ariella? Gratiucci? Marogna?
Special room loft used to dry off the grapes for the Amarone - Recioto process. Left in matt tray in natural air flow
harvest boxes
bamboo mats to dry on
Terraces
What is Valtellina Stagafassli?
Wine can be labelled with this mention on the label when is aged and bottled in Switzerland
When was Barolo upgraded to DOCG?
1980 (First DOCG to be created, with Vino Nobile de Montepulciano & Brunello de Montalcino)
Name the sub-zone of the Aoste Valley DOC?
- Enfer d’Arvier DOC - Torette DOC - Nus DOC - Chambave DOC - Arnad-Montjovet DOC - Blanc de Morgex et de la Salle (Higher vineyard in Europe) - Donnas
Where is “Rocchevino” located?
Barolo DOCG “MGA” from the commune of La Morra
What are the req for still dry wine in Blanc de Morgex et de la Salle?
Aoste Valley DOC 100% Prié Blanc 9% ABV min Can be Vendemia Tardivia or Spumante (TM in 9 mth OTL)
What is Torchiato di Fregona? in what appellation?
Colli di Conegliano DOCG
Veneto
- Varieties: Glera, Verdiso, Boschera
- Must be air dried for a minimum of 150 days to reach 18% ABV potential
- Can not be press prior the 1 february year after harvest
- Ageing: for a minimum of 24 months including 5 months in bottle
Where is the MGA “Bussia” Located?
Barolo DOCG “MGA” from the commune of Montforte d’Alba communes – Also a part is shared with Barolo town
Where is the MGA “Ravena” located?
Barolo DOCG “MGA” from communes of Barolo / Novello communes
Where would you find Maroggia?
Valtellina Superiore DOCG - Lombardie - Italie
What are the req for white Nus in Valle d’Aoste DOC?
100% Malvoisie (Pinot Grigio) 11,5% ABV for dry wine 16,5% ABV for passito (14% acquired)
What are the req to Nizza DOCG?
100% Barbera
Normale/Vigna: 18 mth in total with at least 6 in wood
Rosso Riserva: 30 mth in total, with 12 in wood Must be manual harvested
Where is located “Fosati”?
Barolo DOCG “MGA” shares between Barolo and la Morra communes
How are the still wine label within the Franciacorta DOCG delimitation?
Curtefranca DOC
Name the DOCG of Veneto? (14)
- Amarone de la Valpolicella
- Bagnoli Friularo
- Bardolino Superiore
- Colli Asolani
- Conegliano Valdobiadene
- Colli Eugani Fior d’Arancino
- Colli de Conegliano
- Lison
- Montello Rosso
- Piave Malanotte
- Recioto di Soave
- Recioto di Gambellara
- Recioto de la Valpolicella
- Soave Superiore
Name some highly regarded MGA of Monforte d’Alba
- Bricco San Pietro - San Giovanni - Bussia - Perno - Ginestra - Gramolere
What is the Italian name for Late Harvest?
Vendemia Tardivia
How are the vineyard sit on into the Aoste Valley?
South Facing slopes vineyard over the Dora Baltea River: Terrace vineyard
What is Valtellina Stagafassli?
Wine can be labelled with this mention on the label when is aged and bottled in Switzerland
What are the 2 soil types of Gavi area?
- Calcareó/Mornozó: Limestone rich clays: Better of white wine
- Arcailloso: “Red Earth”: brown Iron-rich soil, well suited for red wines
Who’s the owner of the Montprivato vineyard? Where is. it located?
Barolo DOCG Castiglione Falletto commune Giuseppe Mascarello
What are the 3 “MGA” shared between La Morra and Barolo?
- Cerequio - Brunate - Fossati
What is the min ageing for Barolo? Riserva?
38 mth since November 1st of the Harvest Riserva: 62 mth mth since November 1st of the harvest Both must spent 18 mth in oak min
Where is “San Ponzio” located?
Barolo DOCG “MGA” from the commune of Barolo
What are the req for Blanc de Morgex et de la Salle for Spumante wines? WHat three things help moderate the temprature in the vineyards here?
100% Prié Blanc - Traditional Method only - 9 mth OTL - 10,5% ABV
Low pergolas - keep vines closer to warming grown
the gravely soils help reflect heat
the stone walls that surround the vineyards also reflect heat
Location of the following MGA:
Bricco de Viole
Barolo DOCG
- Within the Barolo commune
Explain Valtellina Superiore DOCG?
Lombardy’s Nebiolo DOCG - Here called Chiavennasca
DOCG created in 1998 – 2 years ageing min / 1 in oak
– Must reach a 12% ABV min
– Riserva: 3 years ageing with 1 in oak
90% chivanesca min
Where is “Gramolere” located?
Barolo DOCG “MGA” from the commune of Monforte d’Alba
What wine can be produce in Aoste Valley Arnad Montjovet?
Red wine only - 70% Picoutener (Nebbiolo) - 11% ABV / 12% for superiore - 5 mth ageing min / 12 if superiore
What is a Botti?
Large slovenian oak barrel uses to aged Italian wine (regular in Barolo/Barbaresco)
Could you tell the req for red Chambave?
70% Petit Rouge - Dry: 5 mth ageing / 11% ABV - Superiore: 8 mth ageing / 12% ABV - Passito: 12 mth ageing
Where is located “Bricco San Biagio”?
Barolo DOCG “MGA” from the commune of La Morra
Name the MGA shares between Barolo and Monforte d’Alba?
“Bussia”
What are the DOCGs based on Nebbiolo in Piemonte?
- Barolo - Barbaresco - Roero - Ghemme - Gattinara- terre alfieri
What is the ageing req for Amarone della Valpolicella? Riserva?
Amarone: 2 years ageing Riserva: 4 years ageing Reach 14% ABV min after the appassimento process
Where would you find Valgella?
Valtellina Superiore DOCG - Lombardie - Italie
what are the grapes of Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG?
Corvina: 45-95% (can be replace by Corvinone up to 50%) Rondelina: 5-30% Molinara: 10% Max
Where is “Cannubi San Lorenzo” located? Name a famous producer there?
Barolo DOCG “MGA” from the commune of Barolo
Where is located “Cerequio”?
Barolo DOCG “MGA” shares between Barolo and la Morra communes
Where is “Cannubi San Lorenzo” located? Name a famous producer there?
Barolo DOCG “MGA” from the commune of Barolo
Who’s the owner of the Montprivato vineyard? Where is. it located?
Barolo DOCG Castiglione Falletto commune Giuseppe Mascarello
What is Refrontolo? Where could you find it? in what appellation?
Colli di Conegliano DOCG – Veneto 95% Marzemino: 24 mth aging within 12 in wood / 3 in bottle Passito: appassimento method: reach a 15% ABV potential prior fermentation
Name the white DOCG of Piemonte?
Gavi Roero d’Ariens Erbaluce di Calusso Asti Asti Metodo classico Moscato d’Asti
What are the soil type of Barolo? Explain them and precise where are they?
- Tortonian: La Morra / Barolo area = – Old derived bedrock (subdivises into 3 soil type: Tortonian, Serravalian and Langhien) - Helvetian soil: younger sandy soil around Serralunga, Monforte and Casteglione
What are the 2 soil types of Gavi area?
Calcareó/Mornozó: Limestone rich clays: Better of white wine Arcailloso: “Red Earth”: brown Iron-rich soil, better for red wines
Name three producers of Cannubi
Bartolo mascarello
F Rinaldi
G Rinaldi
GB Burlotto
Marchese di Barolo
M Chiarlo
E. Pira & Figli
What is the soil type of Barbera d’Alba?
Silt-Clay Limestone
Where is located “Annunziata”?
Barolo DOCG “MGA” from the commune of La Morra
Where is Lison DOCG? Explain it?
Share between Veneto en Friuli-Venezia-Giulia 85% Friulano
Where is “Vignolo” located?
Barolo DOCG “MGA” from the commune of Casteglione Falleto
What is the river run through Prosecco region?
Piave river
Where is “Bricco de Viole” located?
Barolo DOCG “MGA” from the commune of Barolo
Name some MGA of Novello?
Ravera Cerviano-Merli Panerole Corini Pallaretta
Where and what is Oltrepo Pavese Methodo classico DOCG?
ltrepò Pavese Metodo Classico & Rosé:
Minimum 70% Pinot Nero
Combined maximum 30% Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Bianco
Oltrepò Pavese Metodo Classico Pinot Nero & Rosé:
Minimum 85% Pinot Nero
Combined maximum 15% Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Bianco
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
Where would you find Sassela?
Valtellina Superiore DOCG - Lombardie - Italie
Where is located “Bricco San Biagio”?
Barolo DOCG “MGA” from the commune of La Morra
Explain Vendemia Tardivia from Blanc de Morgex et de la Salle?
Valle d’Aoste DOC 100% Prié Blanc Min must weight: 200 g/L 9% ABV
Where is located Enfer d’Arvier?
Valle d’Aoste DOC 85% Petit Rouge min - 11,5% ABV (12,5% for superiore) - 5 mth ageing (8 for Superiore)
Name 2 docg producing VT style wines
Asti / Cannelino di Frascati
What are the req for red Nus in Valle d’Aoste DOC?
40% Vien de Nus (70% combined with Petit rouge) - 5 mth ageing / 8 for superiore / 12 for passito - 11% ABV / 12 for superiore
What is the min ageing for Barbaresco? Riserva?
- 26 mth since November 1st year of the harvest / al least 9 mth in oak - Riserva: 50 mth in total since November 1st year of the harvest with at least 9 mth in wood
What is the name of the Nebbiolo on the Aoste Valley?
Picotendro Picoutener
Where is located Donnas sub-zone?
Valle d’Aoste DOC - Red only: Picoutener 85% Straight and Superiore
What are the villages of Soave classico?
Soave Montforte d’Albone
Where is “Cannubi” located?
Barolo DOCG “MGA” from the commune of Barolo
Where and what is Oltropo Pavese Methodo classico DOCG? What is the term for an all Pinot Nero rose from this docg?
- Lombardie - Italy – Sparkling wine DOCG – Based in Pinot Nero, blended with Chardonnay, Pinot Bianco and Grigio
Cruasé
What is the river of the Aoste Valley? Valtellina Superiore?
Dora Baltea River
Adda river
What are the DOCG of Lombardy?
Franciacorta DOCG
Oltrepó Pavese Metodo Classico DOCG
Valtellina Superiore DOCG
Sforzato di Valtellina DOCG
Moscato di Scanzo DOCG (Red Muscat - dried grape wine)
What river is barolo/Barbaresco located close to?
Tanaro River
Where is the MGA “San Giovanni” located?
Barolo DOCG “MGA” from the commune of Monforte d’Alba
What sub region of Valle d’Aoste are focus on Red wine? Name the grapes focusd on in each region
- Picoutener
– Donnas -
- Arnad-Montjovet
Petit Rouge
- Chambave
- Nus
- Torette
- Enfer d’Arvier
Where is “Cannubi” located?
Barolo DOCG “MGA” from the commune of Barolo
Where is “Boiolo” located?
Barolo DOCG “MGA” from the commune of La Morra
How do you name a Valtellina superiore DOCG bottle and aged in Switzerland?
Stagafassli
Location and style of wine of the following:
Recioto di Soave DOCG?
Veneto - Verona province
- DOCG since 1998 - First DOCG of Veneto area
- Variety: 70% Garganega min + Trebbiano and Chardonnay
- Must be air dried to reach a 14% alcohol potential
- Sugar content: 70 g/L
- Ageing: 10 months minimum
Where is located the following sub-region:
Inferno
- *Valtellina Superiore DOCG**
- Lombardy in Italy*
What is the region where the Prié Blanc show best?
Blanc de Morgex et de la Salle in Aoste DOC
Where is “Bricco San Giovanni” located?
Barolo DOCG “MGA” from the commune of Barolo within the “Boschetti” cru
Where is located Blanc de Morgex et de la Salle? What style? Grapes?
Aoste Valley DOC - Highest vineyard in Europe – 100% Prié Blanc – 9% ABV Can be produced in still white / Vendemia Tardiva / Spumante
Name the MGA shares between Barolo and Monforte d’Alba?
“Bussia”
Explain the Valle d’Aoste Donnas Sub-zone?
Red wine only 85% Picoutener min - straight: 24 mth ageing (10 mth in wood) / 11,5% ABV - Superiore: 30 mth ageing (12 in wood) / 12,5% Superiore
Name some highly regarded producers of Franciacorta?
Ca’del Bosco
La Fiorita
Bellavista
Ferghetina
Berlucchi
Barone Pizzini
Monte Rossa (Cabochan Rose)
Where would you find Grumello?
Valtellina Superiore DOCG - Lombardie - Italie
Where is “Villero” located?
Barolo DOCG “MGA” from the commune of Casteglione Falleto
What are the ageing req for Oltrepo Pavese Methodo classico DOCG?
15 mth OTL: for white and rose straight Millesimato: 24 mth OTL
Name some highly regarded MGA of the Barolo town
- Cannubi
- Cannubi Boschis
- Cannubi San Lorenzo
- Albarella
- Brunate (portion)
- Cerequio (portion)
- Bricco delle Viole
What is the newest DOCG of Piemonte to be upgraded?
Canelli 2023
Nizza DOCG - 2014 (was a sub-zone of Barbera d’Alba prior it)
What is Picotendro? Where could we find it?
Nebbiolo name in Aoste Valley
Where is “Bricco Boschis” located?
Barolo DOCG “MGA” from the commune of Casteglione Falleto
What are the grape req in Ghemme?
85% Spanna min (Nebbiolo) Can be blended with Uva Rara and Vespolina
Where is Colli Asolani DOCG located? What is it for?
Veneto - South West of the Piave River (Prosecco sector) - 85% Glera + Bianchetta, Verdisso, Trevigiana, Perena, Glera Lunga - Still wine - Frizante (secco to amabile), - Spumante Superiore (TM)
Where is Nus sub-zone?
Valle d’Aoste DOC wh: 100% Malvoisie (Pinot Grigio) – Can be dry of passito red: 40% Vien de Nus (if combined with petit rouge: 70%)
What / Where is Moscato di Scanzo?
- Lombardie - Sweet wine production - Moscato di Scanzo 100% - Appassimento method only (21 days min) - Upgrated in 2009 RS: 50-100 g/L - must be aged for 2 years in neutral environment
Where is “Lazzarito”located?
Barolo DOCG “MGA” from the commune of Serralunga d’Alba
Explain the style of wine and the location of the following
Bagnoli Friularo DOCG
Veneto
- Received it’s statut in 2011
- Rosso: 12 months of ageing
- Riserva: 24 months including 12 in wood
- Passito: sweet - 24 months ageing
- Vendemia Tardivia: Dry
- grape variety: 90% Rabaso Piave
What are the req for Arnad Montjovet? Superiore?
70% Nebbiolo wine in both cases - Straight: 5 mth ageing + 11% ABV Superiore: 12 mth ageing + 12% ABV
What is the min RS for Recioto di Soave?
70 g/L
What are the GV of Oltrepo Pavese Methodo Classico?
PN: 70% + Chardonnay, Pinot Bianco, Pinot Grigio Can be labelled PN if at least 85% of the blend
Where is “Perno” Located
Barolo DOCG “MGA” from the commune of Monforte d’Alba
What are the GV of Gattinara?
90% Spanna min + Bonarda di Gatinara & Vespolina
What is the only DOCG in veneto allow to produce white and red?
Colli di Conegliano DOCG:
- White: 30% Manzoni Bianco, 30% Chardo/PB, max 10% SB, Riesling
- Torgiato di Fregona: 30% Glera + 20% Verdiso, 25% Boschera: sweet appacimento method
- Red: Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Marzemino, Merlot + Incrocio Manzoni, Refosco
- Refrontolo: 95% Marzemino: Dry of passito
Where is “Boiolo” located?
Barolo DOCG “MGA” from the commune of La Morra
Where is “Bricco Rocche” located?
Barolo DOCG “MGA” from the commune of Casteglione Falleto
What is Sforzato di Valtellina DOCG?
dry red wine from Valtellina produced with dried grapes (Appasimento) - 90% Chiavennasca – 2 years ageing, within 1 spent in oak barrels – Grapes can not be vinified prior 10th of December and reach a 14% ABV potential
Name the MGA shares between Barolo and Novello towns?
Ravena
Where would you find Rucche di Castegnole Monferrato DOCG? What is it for?
Piemonte - Italy – Along the Monferrato hill (North of Asti delimitation) Red wine DOCG 90% Rucche + barbera / Branchetto
What are the regulation for Enfer d’Arvier of Aoste Valle?
Red wine only - 85% Petit rouge min + Picountener / Dolcetto - straight: 11,5% ABV / 5 mth ageing - Superiore: 12,5% ABV / 8 mth ageing
What style of wine can be produced in Torette from Aoste Valle DOC?
Red only 70% Petit Rouge min - 11% ABV / 5 mth ageing - Superiore: 12% ABV / 8 mth ageing
What method is franciacorta produced from?
Traditional method, 2nd Fermentation in bottle
Where is located “Cerequio”?
Barolo DOCG “MGA” shares between Barolo and la Morra communes
What are the req for DIano d’Alba DOCG?
Dolcetto di Diano d’ Alba 11.5%
Dolcetto di Diano d’ Alba “Vigna” 11.5%
Dolcetto di Diano d’ Alba Superiore 12%
Dolcetto di Diano d’ Alba Superiore “Vigna” 12.5%
Normale: release January 1st of the year following harvest
Superiore: release September 1st of the year following harvest
What is the oldest Dolcetto DOCG in piemonte?
Dogliani DOCG upgraded inn 2005
What are the DOCG producing sparkling wine in Piemonte?
- Alta Langa (only MC) - Moscato d’Asti (single AF in tank) - Asti: Charmat Method - Asti Metodo classico: 2nd AF in bottle - Gavi: Metodo classico Erbaluce di Calusso:
Where is “Boscareto” located?
Barolo DOCG “MGA” from the commune of Serralunga d’Alba
Where is “Bricco San Giovanni” located?
Barolo DOCG “MGA” from the commune of Barolo within the “Boschetti” cru
Where is “Fiasco” located
Barolo DOCG “MGA” from the commune of Casteglione Falleto
What is the oldest soil of the Tortonian formation?
Langhien rock: 16-14 M years old
Where is the MGA “Paiagallo” situated?
Barolo DOCG “MGA” from the commune of Barolo
Could you explain the Tortonian soil?
oldest soil type of Barolo DOCG: - Bedrock of the La Morra and Barolo section - subdiviser into 3 eras: – Tortonian (12-7 M years old) – Serravalian (14 - 11 M years old) – Langhien (16-14 M years old)
What are the ageing on the lees (OTL) req for Franciacorta?
- Spumante: 25 mth total, with 18 mth OTL - Rosato: 24 mth OTL - Saten: 24 mth OTL - Melisimato: 37 mth in total, with 30 mth OTL - Riserva: 67 mth in total, with 60 mth OTL
Name some highly regarded “MGA” of La Morra
- Bricco San Biagio - Annunziata - Rocchetevino - Boiolo - Bricco Rocca - Brunate (shared with Barolo) - Cannubi (shared with Barolo) - Fonsati (shared with Barolo)
Name the region where is Baltea River is located?
Aoste Valley: Creating a south facing aspect vineyard
When is Recioto di Soave been awarded DOCG?
1998 - First one to be rewarded in Veneto
What are the grapes allowed for Franciacorta?
Chardonnay Pinot Nero Pinot Bianco (50% max) Max 10% Erbamat
What are the communes of Valpolicella classico?
Sant’ Ambrogio
Valle de Fumante
Valle di Negrar
Valle di Marano
San Pietro in Cariano
What is the min ageing for Valtellina Superiore Riserva?
3 years ageing in total, with at least 1 in Oak
What are the DOCG’s in Piemonte based on Dolcetto?
- Dogliani DOCG (2005) - Diano d’Alba DOCG (2009) - Dolcetto di Ovada Superiore DOCG (2008)
What is the soil type of Ovada DOC?
Clay, Tufa, Limestone
What is a “Tino”?
tall, upright oak vat used in traditionalists Barolo wineries
What is the soil type of Franciacorta delimitation?
Moraine, Limestone, and volcanic materials
Name some highly regarded MGA of the Barolo town
- Cannubi - Cannubi Boschis - Cannubi San Lorenzo - Boschetti / Bricco San Giovani - Paiagallo - San Pionzio - Bricco de Viole
What are the residual sugar range for Moscato di Scanzo?
50-100 g/L 14% ABV – Produced by appasimento method
Where would you find “Canelli”?
Asti DOCG - Piemonte Subzone created in 2011
What is Crusae?
Rose sparkling wine from Oltrepo Pavese Methodo classico with higher amount of PN (85% min) in the blend – 12% ABV
Where is Piave Malanotte DOCG located? What is it standing for?
DOCG for red wines from Eastern Veneto -70% min rabosa piave
Where is located “Brunate”?
Barolo DOCG “MGA” shares between Barolo and la Morra communes
What are the 3 “MGA” shared between La Morra and Barolo?
- Cerequio - Brunate - Fonsati
What is the only DOCG of Italy base in Verduzzo?
Ramandolo DOCG - Friuli venezia Giulia – 2004
Influenced by Bernardia hills
explain colli Orientali del Friuli Picolit DOCG?
DOCG of Friuli since 2006 - 85% Picolit (100% for Cialla and Riserva) - 1 year of ageing for normale / 2y. for Cialla / 4 y. for Riserva (must come from cialla ‘subzone’)
What is the sub-zone of Colli Orientali del Friuli Picolit DOCG?
Cialla
What is the particular soil of Rosazzo DOCG?
Ponca Vale = Sandstone and Clay/marl or flysch di Cormons
What are the Grape requirement of Rosazzo DOCG? Where is it located?
Friuli - min 50% Friulano (Tai) - 20/30% SB - 20/30% Pinot Bianco and / or chardonnay Max 10% Ribolla
Where can you find the “Ponca” soil type?
Friuli Rosazzo or Ramondolo DOCG = Santstone and Clay/marl
What are the 2 villages of production of Ramandolo DOCG?
Friuli Nimis and Tarcento – 100% Verduzzo Friulano
What is the synonym of the Verduzzo Friulano?
Verduzzo Giallo GV of Ramandolo
Name the DOC of Friuli?
Carso DOC
Colli Gariziano DOC
Friuli Annia DOC
Friuli Aquileia DOC
Friuli Colli Orientali DOC
Friuli Grave DOC
Friuli Latisana DOC
What are the DOCG of Emilia-Romagna?
- Colli Bolognesi Pignoletto DOCG: Bianco superiore, Frizzante and Spumante (directly west of Bologna)
–Romagna Albana DOCG (directly east of Bologna)
- Bianco seco
- Amabile
- Dolce
- Passito 17%abv
- Passito Riserva 24%abv (4% acquired min & 11% max, 400g/l must weight post appasimento which must end by 3/30 of the following year & must exhibit muffa noble)
Give some synonym of the Pignoletto GV? Where is it mainly grow?
- Aglionziana - Grechetto di Todi - Pignolino - Uva Grilli – Colli Bolognesi Pignoletto DOCG (Emili-Romagna)
What are commune of the Classico zone of Colli Bolognesi Pignoletto DOCG?
Monte San Pietro
Monteveglio
Sasso Marconi
Casalecchio di Reno
Zola Predosa
Crespellano Brazzano
Castello di Serravalle
Savignano sul Panaro
at least 95% Pignoletto
Explain Colli Bolognesi Pignoletto DOCG?
- DOCG of Emilia-Romagna since 2011 - Spumante / Frizante / Superiore (secco to abboccato) – 85% Pignoletto – 95% Pignoletto for Classico zone
What wine can be produce in olli Bolognesi Pignoletto?
- Dry to Abboccato (slightly sweet) still wines - Spumante: Brut Nature to Extra Dry Frizzante: Secco
Explain Romagna Albana DOCG?
DOCG of Emilia-Romagna - 95% Albana min – Can be produce from secco to Dolce (Passito)
Amabile: 12-30 g/l
Dolce: 45-80 g/l
What is the translation of Noble Rot in Italian?
Muffa Noble
What is “Muffa Noble”
Noble Rot
What are the residual sugar req of Romagna Albana DOCG?
Amabile: 12-30 g/L Dolce: 45 to 80 g/L
When can Passito (and Riserva) wine from Romagna Albana vinified? Until when can they be dry out?
Vinification cannot start prior 15th of October of the harvest Can be dry until March 30th year after harvest (Passito riserva must exhibit “muffa Noble” (Noble rot)
Monopole Vineyard of Bruno Giacosa?
Falleto VIneyard Serralunga d’Alba Barolo DOCG
Name the monopole owner of the Falleto vineyard?
- *Bruno Giacosa**
- Serralunga d’Alba - Barolo DOCG*

What is the Monopole vineyard of Giacomo Conterno?
- *Francia**
- Serralunga d’Alba - Barolo DOCG*

Who is the owner of the Francia vineyard? Where is it located?
Giacomo Conterno
Serralunga d’Alba - Barolo DOCG
Gaja own a large amount of the Rivette MGA vineyard.
What does he use this vineyard for?
The production of its white wine from the Barolo area
Mostly Chardonnay variety
Who is the current owner of the Le Turne MGA vineyard?
Giacomo Conterno
He purchased the site to Gigi Rosso in 2015
Serralunga d’Alba - Barolo DOCG
The Boscareto MGA vineyard is separated in 2 parts, and owned by 2 separated owners.
Can you name them?
- Batasiolo: higher part
- Pincipiano: lower part (wraps around the Francia Vineyard)

Name a serious producer of the Ornato MGA?
Pio Cesare

Serralunga d’Alba - Barolo DOCG
What is the particularity of the Ornato MGA?
- This cru is only planted with Nebbiolo,
- Located in Serralunga d’Alba - Barolo DOCG
- Important producer: Pio Cesare
What is the particularity of the Damiano MGA site?
This cru is planted with a fair amount of Barbera, due to its Northern facing slope
Serralunga d’Alba - Barolo DOCG
Name 2 of the most important producers of the Baudana MGA site?
- Baudana
- Oddero
Serralunga d’Alba - Barolo DOCG
Name an important producer of the Gabutti MGA site?
- Sordo
- Capellano
Serralunga d’Alba - Barolo DOCG

What are the sub-zones of the Cerreta MGA?
- Bricco Cerreta
- Cerreta Piani
- Cerreta
important producers are: Élio Altare, Giacomo Conterno
What are the 2 sub-zones of the Fontanafredda MGA?
- Gattinera
- La Rosa
Serralunga d’Alba - Barolo DOCG
In what vineyard is the producer Ceretto’s estate based?
Bricco Rocche
Casteglione Falleto - Barolo DOCG

Name some important producers of the Villero MGA site?
- Vietti
- Giuseppe Mascarello
- Oddero

Casteglione Falleto - Barolo DOCG
Name an important producer of the Scarrone MGA site?
Oddero
Castegione Falleto - Barolo DOCG
Who is the most iconic producer of the Pira MGA vineyard?
What is the type of soil here in comparison to surrounding area?
Roagna
Casteglione Falleto - Barolo DOCG
This is a fairly rocky vineyard

What are the Barolo wines of Gaja estate?
- Sperss: marenca-rivette (serralunga)
-
conteisa: cerequio
dagromis - la morra/serralunga

What is the name of the extension vineyard site of Bussia within the Barolo Comune?
- Bussia is originally a MGA of the Montforte d’Alba;
- The extension within the Barolo town is name Monrobiolo Di Bussia;
- Sylla Sebaste is a producer of this plot;
- 4 Ha;
What is the sub-zone of Ravera di Montforte MGA?
Pilone
Monforte d’Alba - Barolo DOCG
What producers made the MGA Ginestra famous?
- Conterno Fantino
-
Grasso:
- Gavarini Vigna Chiniera
- Casa Maté
-
Domenico Clerico
- Giabot Mentin
- Pajana
Monforte d’Alba - Barolo DOCG
Name the producer of Gavarini Vigna Chiniera?
Where are grapes sourced from?
Élio Grasso
Monforte d’Alba’s Ginestra MGA site

Name the producer of the Casa Maté Bottling?
Where are grape sourced from?
Élio Grasso
Ginestra MGA - Monforte d’Alba - Barolo DOCG

Who is the producer of Ciabot Mentin bottling?
Where are grapes sourced from?
Domenico Clerico
Monforte d’Alba - Ginestra MGA - Barolo DOCG

Name the producer of the Pajana Bottling?
Where are grapes sourced from?
Domenico Clerico
Ginestra MGA - Monforte d’Alba - Barolo DOCG

What is the highest vineyard site of La Morra?
Serradenari
Bruno Giacosa source some grape for its Croera bottling from its vineyards
Who is the producer of La Croera bottling?
What vintage was it been produced?
- Bruno Giacosa
- Only in 2004
Name 3 clones of Nebbiolo used on the Langhe Hills?
- Michet
- Rosé
- Lampia
This clones are referred to what variety?
- Michet
- Rosé
- Lampia
Nebbiolo
Clones used on the Langhe hills
What is the largest MGA of Barbaresco DOCG?
Casanova vineyard
Within the Nieve commune
159 Ha
What is the largest MGA of the Nieve town?
Casanova MGA
159 Ha
What is the smallest MGA of the Nieve town?
- Serraboella MGA
-
2 Ha
- Barbaresco DOCG
What are the best cru sites of the Nieve town of Barbaresco DOCG?
- Albesani
- Basarin
- Currá
- Cottá
- Gallina
- Santo Stephano
- Serraboella
What is the location of the following MGA?
Basarin
- Barbaresco DOCG
- Within the Nieve town
What is the location of the following MGA?
Canova
- Barbaresco DOCG
- Within the Nieve town
What is the location of the following MGA?
Rivetti
- Barbaresco DOCG
- Within the Nieve town
What is the location of the following MGA?
Albesani
- Barbaresco DOCG
- Within the Nieve town
What is the location of the following MGA?
Currá
- Barbaresco DOCG
- Within the Nieve town
What is the Northern most MGA of the all Barbaresco DOCG?
- Serracapelli MGA
- Sithin the Nieve Comune
What is the location of the following MGA?
Cottá
- Barbaresco DOCG
- Within Nieve town
What is the location of the following MGA?
Santo Stephano
- Barbareco DOCG
- Wihin the Nieve town
What is the location of the following MGA?
Gallina
- Barbaresco DOCG
- WIthin the Nieve town
What is the location of the following MGA?
San Christoforo
- Barbareco DOCG
- Within the Nieve town
What are most iconic producers of the Nieve village?
- Bruno Giacosa
- Cantina del Glicine
- Castello del Nieve
- Piero Busso
- Sottimano
Name some leading wine producers of the Barbaresco town
- Albino Rocca
- Bruno Giacosa
- Bruno Rocca
- Ca’Del Rose
- Montefico
- Marchesi Di Gresi
- Gaja
- Roagna
- Produttori Di Barbaresco
- Borgogno
What is the largest MGA of the Barbaresco town?
Ovello
78 Ha
What is the smallest MGA of the Barbaresco town?
Rabaja-Bas
- 2 Ha*
- This is the smallest MGA of the all Barbaresco DOCG*
Name some of the best Cru of the Barbaresco town?
- Paje
- Pora
- Asili
- Martinenga: Monopole of Marchesi Di Gresi
- Montestefano
- Muncagota
- Rabajá
- Secondine
- Roncagliette
What is the location of the following MGA?
Ovello
- Barbaresco DOCG
- Within the Barbaresco town
- Also the largest MGA of the Barbaresco town
What is the location of the following MGA?
Rabajá
- Barbaresco DOCG
- Within the Barbaresco town
What is the location of the following MGA?
Pajé
- Barbaresco DOCG
- Within the Barbaresco town
What is the location of the following MGA?
Pora
- Barbaresco DOCG
- Within the Barbaresco town
What is the location of the following MGA?
Martinenga
- Barbaresco
- Within the Barbaresco town
- This is a monopole vineyard to Marchesi Di Gresi
What is the location of the following MGA?
Roncagliette
- Barbaresco DOCG
- WIthin the Barbaresco town
- Home of the Gaja’s Sori Tilden and Costa Russi bottling
From what vineyard site does Gaja source its grapes for the Sori Tilden and Costa Russi bottling?
-
Roncagliette MGA
- Within the Barbaresco town
The famous Sori San Lorenzo bottling is produced by Gaja.
Where does this grapes are sourced from?
-
Secondine MGA
- From the Barbaresco town
What is the location of the following MGA?
Trifolera
- Barbaresco DOCG
- Within the Barbaresco town
What is the MGA’s Monopole vineyard of Marchesi Di Gresi?
-
Martinenga
- Within the Barbaresco town
What is the location of the following MGA?
Secondine
- Barbaresco DOCG
- Within the Barbaresco town
- Home of the Gaja’s Sori San Lorenzo bottling
What is the location of the following MGA?
Montestephano
- Barbaresco DOCG
- Withiin the Barbaresco town
What is the considered sub-vineyard of the Albesani MGA?
- Santo San Stephano MGA
- Within the Nieve commune
What is the considered sub-vineyard of Pora MGA?
-
Citadella
- Within Barbaresco town
What is the location of the following MGA?
Montefico
- Barbaresco DOCG
- Within the Barbaresco town
What is the location of the following MGA?
Faset
- Barbaresco DOCG
- Within the Barbaresco town
What is the largest MGA of Treiso commune?
- Giacone
- 91 Ha
What is the smallest MGA of Treiso Comune?
- Manzola MGA
- 8 Ha
Name some leading producers of the Treiso town?
- Ca’Del Biago
- Pio Cesare
- Fiorenzo
- Pellissero
- Rizzi
- Sottimano
Langhe region is well know for is hill region, with many exposure.
Where can you find some of the steepest slopes of the region?
- Within the Barbaresco DOCG
- More specifically in the Treiso town:
- Bernardot
- Bricco Di Treiso
- Rombone
Name some highly regarded cru of the Treiso town?
- Bernardot
- Bricco Di Treiso
- Pajorè
- Rombone
- Valgrande
- Giacone
- Caso
What is the particularity of the following MGA
- Rizzi
- Montersino
- Meruzzano
- This 3 crus the southern tips of the Barbaresco DOCG
- They have the particularity to be shared between 2 communes:
- Treiso
- San Rocco Seno d’Elvio
What is the location of the following MGA?
Rizzi
- Barbaresco DOCG
- MGA shared between the Treiso and San Rocco Seno d’Elvio communes
What is the location of the following MGA?
Montersino
- Barbaresco DOCG
- MGA shared between the Treiso and San Rocco Seno d’Elvio communes
What is the location of the following MGA?
Meruzzano
- Barbaresco DOCG
- MGA shared between the Treiso and San Rocco Seno d’Elvio communes
What is the southern most MGA of the Barbaresco DOCG
- Meruzzano
- MGA shared between the Treiso and San Rocco Seno d’Elvio
What is the location of the following MGA?
Bernardot
-
Barbaresco DOCG
- Within the Treiso town
What is the location of the following MGA?
Giacone
- Barbaresco DOCG
- Within the Treiso town
What is the location of the following MGA?
Nervo
- Barbaresco DOCG
- Within the Treiso town
What is the location of the following MGA?
Pajore
- Barbaresco DOCG
- Within the Treiso town
What is the location of the following MGA?
Casot
- Barbaresco DOCG
- Within the Treiso town
What is the location of the following MGA?
Rombone
- Barbaresco DOCG
- Within the Treiso town
What is the location of the following MGA?
Ferrere
- Barbaresco DOCG
- Within the Treiso town
Explain the following DOCG
Piave Malanotte
- DOCG of Veneto since 2010
- 70% Rabaso Piave min + 30% Rabaso Veronese
- 15-35% of the grapes must be air dried (appasimento )
- Wine must be aged for 36 months including 12 in oak and 4 in bottle
What is the traditional trellising system of the Piave Malanotte DOCG?
Belussi “Rangi”

What is the minimum ageing for red Roero Riserva?
The wine must be aged for a minimum of 32 months, including 6 months in wood
What is the ageing requirement for Ghemme DOCG?
Riserva?
Ghemme:
- 34 months in total
- including 18 months in wood
- +6 months in bottle
Ghemme Riserva:
- 46 months in total
- including 24 months in wood
- 6 months in wood
85% Spanna min + Vespolina and UVA Rara
Can you precise the ageing requirement for Ghemme Riserva?
- 46 months in total
- This must include a minimum of 24 months in wood and 6 months in bottle
What are the minimum ageing for Gattinara DOCG?
Gattinarra:
- 35 months in total,
- This must include an minimum of 24 months in wood
Gattinarra Riserva:
- 47 months in total
- This must include at least 36 months in wood.
What are all DOCs of Liguria?
East to West:
- Cinque Terre DOC (subzones are not DOC’s as well) - sciacchetra (passito)
- Costa de Sera Subzone
- Costa de Campu Subzone
- Costa de Posa Subzone
- Colli Di Luni DOC
- Colline Di Levanto DOC
- Dolceaqua DOC - rossese (tibouren)
- Golfo del Tigullio - Portofino DOC (home to the Cimixa/Scimiscia)
- Costa dei Fieschi DOC Subzone
- Pornassio DOC (wines of Ormeasco - dolcetto - as a red or ‘Sciactra/rose)
- Rivera Ligure Di Ponente DOC
- Riviera dei Fiori DOC Subzone for varietally labeled Rossese,Pigato, & Vermentino
- Albenganese DOC Subzone for varietally labeled Rossese,Pigato, & Vermentino
- Finalese DOC Subzone for varietally labeled Rossese, Pigato, & Vermentino
- Quiliano DOC Subzone for varietally labeled Granaccia (Alicante)
- Taggia DOC Subzonefor varietally labeled Moscato (Frizzante, VT, Passito - all dolce)
- Val Polcèvera DOC
- Coronata DOC Sub-Zone for white wines only

What are the 3 DOCs shared between Veneto and Lombardia?
- San Martino Della Battaglia DOC
- Lugana DOC
- Garda DOC
What is the ageing requirement of Oltrepó Pavese Metodo Classico DOCG?
- NV: 15 months on the lees
- Millesimato: 24 months on the lees
What are the grapes variety, and blend regulation of Oltropò Pavese Methodo Classico DOCG?
- Bianco/Rosato: 70% Pinot Nero + Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Bianco
- Pinot Nero Bianco/Rosato: 85% Pinot Nero minimum + Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Bianco
What are the 5 DOCs of Oltropò Pavese for still wine?
- Bonarda dell’Oltropò Pavese: Rosso
- Oltropò Pavese DOC: Bianco, Rosato, Rosso, Frizzante, varietal wines
- Oltropò Pavese Pinot Grigio: Bianco and Frizzante
- Pinot Nero dell’Oltropò Pavese: Rosso and Riserva
- Buttafuoco dell’Oltropò Pavese: Rosso / Rosso Riserva (Blend of Barbera, Croatina, UVA Rara)
What is the local name of the Charmât Method in Lombardia
(Oltropò Pavese region)
- *Martinotti**
- used on the production of Frizzante in Oltropò Pavese DOC*
What is the synonym of Marzemino in Botticino DOC?
Berzemino
Style of wine and location of the fgollowing:
Bottocino DOC
Lombardia - Brescia Province
- Rosso / Rosso Riserva (2 years of ageing)
- 30% Barbera minimum
- 20 % marzemino minimum (AKA Berzemino)
- 10% Sciava Gentile Media
Location and style of wine of the Following:
Casteggio DOC
Lombardia - Pavia Province
- Rosso / Rosso Riserva
- 65% Barbera minimum + Pinot Noir, Croatina, UVA Rara, Ughetta ( AKA Vespolina)
What is the synonym of Vespolina variety in Lombardy?
Ughetta
What is the crossing of the Terzi grape variety?
Cabernet Franc x Barbera
Grow in Cellatica DOC - Lombardia
What is the minimum residual sugar for Recioto Della Valpolicella DOCG?
50 g/L
What is the msugar content allow under the Amarone Della Valpolicella DOCG?
9 g/L maximum if 14% or lower
10 g/l if 15%
11 g/l if 16%
For every 0.10% of alcohol exceeding 16%, an additional 0.15 g/l of residual sugar is allowed
12.5 g.l if 17%
What are the 6 communes of the Bardolino Superiore Classico DOCG?
- Bardolino
- Affi
- Cavaion
- Costermano
- Garda
- Lazise
Explain the style of wine and the location of the following
Bardolino Superiore DOCG
Veneto - Verona province
- 35-80% Corvina (up to 20% Corvinone)
- 10-40% Rondinella
- max 15% Molinara
- Bardolino Superiore
- Bardonlino Superiore Classico:
- Bardolino, Garda, Affi, Lazise, Cavaion, Costermano
- DOCG since 2001
What is the location and the style of the following:
Montello Rosso DOCG
Veneto - Treviso Province
- Rosso: 18 months of ageing, including 9 months ins oak
- Rosso Superiore: 24 months of ageing including 12 months in oak and 6 months in bottle
- Varieties: 40-70% Cabernet Sauvignon + Merlot, Cabernet Franc or Carmenere
What are the ageing requirement for Montello Rosso DOCG?
- Rosso: 18 months in total including 9 in oak barrels
- Rosso Superiore: 24 months in total, including 12 in oak and 6 in bottle
List the commune(s) of the Bagnoli Friularo Classico DOCG zone
Bagnoli Di Sopra only
Name all commune of production of Torchiato Di Fregona
Veneto:
Fregona, Sarmede, Cappella Maggiore
Sweet white wine produced under the Colli Di Conegliano DOCG based in Glera, Verdi’s and Boschera varieties.
What is the location and style of wine of the following:
Colli Euganei Fior d’Arancino DOCG
Veneto - Padua Province
- Variety: 95% Moscato Giallo minimum
- Bianco Secco
- Bianco Dulce: 50 g/l min
- Bianco Spumante: 50 g/L min
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Bianco Passito: 50 g/L min
- ageing: 1 year minimum
What are the communes of production of Recioto Di Gambellara Classico DOCG?
Veneto - Vincenza Province
Gambellara, Montebello Vicentino, Montorso, Zermeghedo
What is the style of wine and location o the following:
Recioto Di Gambellara DOCG
Veneto - Vincenza province
- Bianco Classico
- Bianco Spumante
- Variety: 100% Garganega
- Grapes must be air dried to reach a potential alcohol of 14%
- Only half of the production can be use for the Recioto wine, rest must be declassified in DOC for stildry wine.
What is the minimum residual sugar allow under Recioto Di Soave DOCG?
70 g/L minimum
What are the villages of the Classico zone of Soave DOC and Recioto Di Soave DOCG?
- Soave
- Monteforte d’Alpone
What is the vineyard source for this botteling

Serraboella - Neive

Average maceration time for barolo?
30-50 days
Trento doc lees aging
Non-vintage wines require a minimum of 15 months on the lees from January 1 of the year following the harvest - disgorgement must be listed on label
Vintage dated wines must spend a minimum 24 months on the lees from January 1 of the year following the harvest
White wines which spend minimum of 36 months on the lees from January 1 of the year following the harvest may be classified as Riserva.
what is a ronci?
a terrraced hillside in friuli
what does sui levti mean?
pet - nat style wine in porsecco conegliano valdobiaddne
name two blending DOC’s from alto piedmonte
bramaterra and boca
where is the monte lessini range?
verona - amarone della valpolicella
Who makes Granato?
Forador
How was Rosazzo DOCG established?
it was based around livio felluga’s terre alta bottling
2023 vintage of roero
80-100% of crops ruined by hail
Marogne / Fruttai / Vinnaci / Gratucci / Ariella
Marogne - stone terraces
Fruttai - rooms where grapes are dried
Vinnaci - spent amarone pommace
Gratucci - bamboo mats to dry on
Ariella - harvest boxes
What is the primary vine training for corvina
pergola
what mountain range block the cold air from connegliano valdobiaddnne
dolomites
Name two synonyms for passito
Schiattra / Fletri
what river influences cartizze
q
piave
illasi valley is where?
Amarone della valpolicella
What is Porphyr
Granite soil in Alto Adige
Most planted white grape in Trentino?
Chardonnay
What is a Broli in Franciacorta?
indication of a clos or famous vineyard
WHat is deditus
a group of barolo producers that manages the barolo wine auction
What two bodies of water moderate alto adige?
Lake Garda and the Mediterranean Ocean dominate the region. Ideal conditions for viticulture with the Alps blocking the cold northern air
What two bodies of water moderate alto adige?
Lake Garda and the Mediterranean Ocean dominate the region. Ideal conditions for viticulture with the Alps blocking the cold northern air
What influences the climate in romandolo?
Monte Bernardia